What did the term “square deal” mean? a. The coal miners got more money and a shorter workday, but the owners got “squared,” or shorted, and got nothing. b. Like the equal sides of a square, both the miners and the owners got a fair, equitable deal from Roosevelt’s negotiations. c. Because Roosevelt used highly […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
All of the following characterized William Penn and the colony of Pennsylvania EXCEPT A) Pennsylvania was populated by Quakers, a dissident and pacifist religious group who maintained their pacifist principles even when they were constantly threatened with legal troubles. B) William Penn was committed to maintaining peace with the Indians in his colony. C) Penn […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
In his negotiations to pass the Hepburn Act of 1906, what did Roosevelt reveal about his political strategy? a. He capitalized on his popularity with the masses to coerce Congress to pass bills. b. He used his military past to command awe and obedience to his will as president. c. He employed yellow journalists and […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
All of the following were results of the Pequot War EXCEPT A) the devastating defeat suffered by the Pequots eliminated their presence as a strong Indian tribe in New England. B) the outcome of the Pequot War offered the opportunity for the Mohegans to expand their influence in New England. C) the Pequot War was […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
Why did Great Britain engage in the War of 1812? a. It feared the vast U.S. military power and wanted to strike first. b. It wanted to regain control of the United States and its Caribbean territories. c. It hoped that war with the United States would show France its loyalty. d. It wanted to […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
The insatiable demand for beaver furs in Europe A) prompted different Indian tribes to collaborate to maximize their profit from the beaver fur trade. B) escalated ancient rivalries among the Indians as they fought to control the supply of beaver furs. C) had no significant effect on the relationship among Indians in the St. Lawrence […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
Which three New Deal programs do you think did the most to combat the Great Depression? Describe what these three programs did and justify your choices. What will be an ideal response? ANSWER The most likely candidates would include the public works programs (WPA, PWA, CWA, CCC, etc.), the TVA, the Glass-Steagall Banking Act […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
What were the long-term and short-term causes of the Pueblo Revolt in New Mexico in 1680? How did the Spanish address one of the key causes of the Pueblo Revolt after returning to New Mexico in 1692? ANSWER Answer: An ideal answer will: 1. Discuss and evaluate the long-term cause of the Spanish attempting […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
How did Jefferson’s goals as president differ from typical Republican goals today? a. Jefferson wanted to reduce the size of the federal government; most Republicans today want to increase the size of the government. b. Jefferson chose cabinet members who supported his programs; most Republicans choose a mix of supporters and opponents. c. Jefferson wanted […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
As trade developed in the colonies during the 1700s, capitalist, rather than mercantilist, patterns of trade were starting to take hold among colonial merchants and traders. Answer: ANSWER TRUE
Date: September 9th, 2020
