The consequences of the Proclamation Line of 1763 included all of the following EXCEPT A) slowing the white settlement into western Pennsylvania, Ohio, and what would become Kentucky. B) infuriating both land-hungry farmers and rich speculators seeking land west of the crest of the Appalachian Mountains. C) making it difficult for the dispersed British military […]
To which one of the following did Vietnamese culture attach the greatest value? A) competition B) social harmony C) materialism D) individualism ANSWER B
Why did the Tea Act of 1773 prompt the forceful resistance of the Boston Tea Party in November 1773? A) The Tea Act of 1773 financially disfavored the British East India Company tea, which was very popular in Boston and all of Massachusetts. B) The Tea Act of 1773 enhanced enforcement by British custom officials […]
The German sinking of the __________ in 1915 cost 128 American lives and enraged the American public. a. Sussex b. Arabic c. Reuben James d. Lusitania e. Titanic ANSWER D
What philosophical ideas underpinned the Declaration of Independence? Why was it so important to the patriot cause for the Declaration of Independence to be issued by the Second Continental Congress in July of 1776? Answer: ANSWER An ideal response will: 1. Summarize some of the key ideas in the Declaration of Independence including all […]
The Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty __________. a. secured Colombia’s permission for the building of the Panama Canal b. gave the United States control of the Panama Canal Zone c. transferred rights to the Panama Canal from France to the United States d. ended hostilities with Mexico in autumn of 1914 e. gave the United States control of […]
Which amendment of the Bill of Rights was most important to those concerned about a possible federal intervention in the institution of slavery? A) the First Amendment B) the Tenth Amendment C) the Second Amendment D) the Sixth Amendment ANSWER Answer: B
In mediating the conflict between Russia and Japan, Roosevelt __________. a. showed little real interest in the final outcome b. sided with Russia c. took a totally neutral stance d. recognized the increasing importance of Japan e. tried to play both sides against the other with disastrous results ANSWER D
All of the following interests tended to support the Democratic-Republicans and oppose Hamilton’s economic plans EXCEPT A) southern plantation owners. B) debtor farmers in the Northeast and backwoods farmers in the West. C) small-town merchants. D) bankers and those engaging in seafaring trade. ANSWER Answer: D
European civilization during the “Dark Ages” was not as advanced or unified as it had become by the time of Columbus. Which of the following is false? Most areas of Europe, circa 1000, were: a. ruled by kings who were all-powerful and benevolent b. populated by people who were illiterate and unfree c. poor d. […]
