In the years following the Revolutionary War, most Americans wanted their states to __________. A) redeem paper securities with hard money B) issue new paper money C) clamp down on debtors D) reduce the money supply ANSWER B
Date: September 9th, 2020
Although many Americans were fond of alcohol, all of the following events showed that Americans also worried about the nation’s drinking habits EXCEPT A) the Army ended the traditional whiskey ration for troops. B) McGuffey’s Readers included stories about the “scene of desolation” that liquor created. C) immigrants were willing to give up alcohol in […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
East-West conflicts often involved Indian problems. Authorities in eastern, older coastal areas: a. rarely helped the Indians, but usually backed the frontiersmen b. sometimes sided with Indians against people living on the frontier in order to keep peace c. often took a balanced view between East and West to avoid conflicts d. were widely respected […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
The presidential oath of office was administered to Calvin Coolidge by ________. A) the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court B) his father C) his vice-president D) his wife ANSWER Answer: B
Date: September 9th, 2020
New state leaders divided into “radical” and “elitist” factions over the level of confidence each had in the concept of A) government by consent. B) federalism. C) public virtue. D) republicanism. ANSWER C
Date: September 9th, 2020
Why did the Great Depression begin, and what was done in the first few years to ameliorate its difficulties? Answer: ANSWER An ideal answer will: 1. Discuss the reason why the value of stocks rose so precipitously during the 1920s and why this rise was inherently unstable. 2. Discuss the relationship between the federal […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
In John Calvin’s view, which of the following would be saved? A) everyone who followed the Ten Commandments B) a select few chosen by God C) those who were most generous in their gifts to the church D) anyone who abstained from drinking, dancing, and swearing ANSWER B
Date: September 9th, 2020
After President Roosevelt’s failed attempt to “pack” the Supreme Court with additional new justices, the justices on the Court began ruling in favor of FDR’s New Deal programs where they had ruled against them in the past. Answer: ANSWER TRUE
Date: September 9th, 2020
Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon pushed for __________. a. lower tax rates for everyone b. lower personal taxes for the rich c. higher corporation taxes d. higher taxes for the rich e. the abolition of the income tax ANSWER B
Date: September 9th, 2020
U.S. intelligence services knew in advance of Japan’s plans to attack Hawaii. Answer: ANSWER FALSE
Date: September 9th, 2020
