The legislative programs supported by President Roosevelt after 1935, known as the “Second New Deal,” often had more to do with helping to ensure the long-term economic security for the American people. Answer: ANSWER TRUE
Date: September 9th, 2020
Which of the following best characterizes Alexander Hamilton’s position at the Constitutional Convention? A) radically democratic B) middle of the road C) moderately democratic D) extremely conservative ANSWER D
Date: September 9th, 2020
Analyze why tensions were growing between Japan and the United States, despite U.S. efforts for peace—and its desire to avoid a “two-ocean war.” Answer: ANSWER An ideal response will: 1. Describe U.S. continued support for China. 2. Analyze the U.S. lack of an effective foreign policy. 3. Discuss Japanese dependence on oil and metal […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
The U.S. decision to grant __________ independence in 1946 was put forward as a model of decolonization. A) Okinawa B) Puerto Rico C) the Philippines D) Taiwan ANSWER C
Date: September 9th, 2020
Liberty ships were key to the Allied success during World War II because they could successfully evade German and Japanese submarines. Answer: ANSWER FALSE
Date: September 9th, 2020
When originally drafted, the Articles of Confederation expressed a strong sentiment for ________ ; but by the time they went out for ratification, the Articles assured the dominance of ________ . A) localism; federalism B) a strong national government; state sovereignty C) states’ rights; nationalism D) checks and balances; executive authority ANSWER B
Date: September 9th, 2020
During the 1944 election in the United States, which of the following occurred? A) The Republican candidate Thomas E. Dewey campaigned on a promise to end the war quickly. B) Roosevelt chose Henry A. Wallace as his running mate. C) Harry S. Truman was elected president. D) Harry S. Truman replaced Henry A. Wallace as […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
The man who began the Mongol successes was A) Chengdu. B) Temujin (Chinggis). C) Fujiwara. D) Uighurs. E) Tangut. ANSWER B
Date: September 9th, 2020
President Truman learned of the successful test of the atomic bomb during his first meeting with Stalin at the great power conference in A) Potsdam. B) Yalta. C) Bretton Woods. D) Tehran. ANSWER Answer: A
Date: September 9th, 2020
What was the significance of Ford’s Highland Park plant in the transition to modern America? a. It was the first factory to open in the United States. b. It marked the beginning of mass production in the United States. c. This plant produced crucial military equipment for the First World War. d. It was the […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
