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. […]
The primary responsibility for ending the war fever in 1799-1800 and reaching a peaceful, negotiated resolution to the war crisis with France was A) the diplomatic negotiations and commitment to peace of Secretary of State Timothy Pickering. B) the consistent diplomatic determination of President John Adams to avoid war and seek peace with France and […]
What was the dominant social theme of 1950s America? a. individualism b. free love c. philanthropy d. consumerism e. political activism ANSWER D
What became the primary goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition after the conclusion of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803? A) President Jefferson wanted Lewis and Clark to learn and report back to him and the nation about the lands, native peoples, animals, and plants of the western territory that the United States had acquired […]
All except which one of these reasons contributed to European expansion at the end of the Middle Ages? a. better navigational instruments and improved ships b. the rise of the modern nation state c. the invention of printing d. the development of democracy ANSWER D
What was the effect of the final battle of the war, the Battle of New Orleans, in January 1815? A) It convinced the British government to sign the Treaty of Ghent after the conclusion of the battle. B) It delayed the decision of the British government to sign the Treaty of Ghent, which hoped to […]
