Although Harvard’s Reverend John Eliot worked hard to Christianize Native Americans in New England, most white-Indian relations: a. reflected Eliot’s brotherly love between different cultures b. were characterized by hostility and violence, even war c. resulted in frequent bad feelings but seldom any violence d. led to symmetrical exchanges of ideas and goods ANSWER […]
Which U.S. president opposed Hawaii’s annexation to the United States? A) William McKinley B) Grover Cleveland C) Woodrow Wilson D) Theodore Roosevelt ANSWER Answer: B
Black workers made many contributions to the colonial workforce before the 1760s. Which of the following statements about black labor is false? a. most slaves in the southern colonies worked as field laborers b. many slaves learned new jobs like plastering, bricklaying, and gunsmithing c. only slaves in New England were allowed to learn skilled […]
“Remember the Alamo” was a battle cry for the war between the United States and Spain. Answer: ANSWER FALSE
The treatment of slaves in the South was harsher than in New England. Overall, which of the following is true about the treatment of slaves? a. most slaves had rights similar to indentured servants b. severe punishments, including whipping, were seldom imposed c. most slaves had their lives tightly controlled d. though their housing was […]
When Nebraskan Senator George Norris, said, “We are going into war upon the command of gold” he meant A) U.S. soldiers would be able to pillage European estates. B) the U.S. involvement was simply a way of protecting loans to the allies. C) U.S. soldiers abroad would prevent Germany from attacking U.S. soil. D) war […]
Tang rule brought all of the following improvements to China EXCEPT A) increased foreign trade. B) development of a good communication system with roads and canals. C) an improved legal status for women. D) flourishing of the arts. E) flowering of technology as well as arts and scholarship. ANSWER C
How did Prohibition and other developments reshape American culture? Answer: ANSWER An ideal answer will: 1. Discuss the events such as war, international entanglements, and the reform movement that led to a call for a return to normalcy. 2. Describe the major shifts inward, toward privatized business practices, fear of outsiders, and the end […]
Why did it take until the 1860s to build a transcontinental railroad? a. The needed land was designated as Indian territory. b. There was a shortage of workers. c. The federal government refused to provide land grants for railroad companies. d. Bankers were not willing to back such a risky investment. e. Sectional quarrels developed […]
What were the conditions that allowed Republican dominance of national politics in the 1920s? Answer: ANSWER An ideal answer will: 1. Discuss Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover’s administration policies. 2. Discuss the growth of a business-oriented culture and business success as the key to prosperity for all. 3. Write an effective conclusion that evaluates the […]
