Which of the following groups were the most supportive of Ronald Reagan’s reelection in 1984? A) religious and social conservatives B) labor unions C) African-Americans D) persons on welfare assistance ANSWER Answer: A
Date: September 9th, 2020
Suburban life encouraged __________. A) the promotion of spirituality over materialism B) the liberalization of American society C) the formation of interracial communities D) a sharpening of gender roles ANSWER D
Date: September 9th, 2020
The Bush campaign’s “Willie Horton” TV ad for the 1988 presidential election A) reflected the conservative view that liberal reform led to an increase of juvenile delinquency. B) reflected the conservative stereotype of welfare recipients as lazy and an unjustified burden on taxpayers. C) exploited hostility toward Mexican immigrants. D) exploited white fear of blacks. […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
On what basis did Jefferson oppose the Bank of the United States? A) He did not think it was constitutional. B) He did not think it would work well. C) He thought it would weaken the economy. D) He thought it was controlled by foreign interests. ANSWER A
Date: September 9th, 2020
________ was the most successful TV series of the 1980s. A) Star Trek B) All in the Family C) Bill Cosby Show D) Seinfeld ANSWER Answer: C
Date: September 9th, 2020
The “Dixiecrats” selected __________ as their presidential candidate in 1948. A) Strom Thurmond B) Ronald Reagan C) Huey Long D) Henry Wallace ANSWER A
Date: September 9th, 2020
During Ronald Reagan’s first presidential term, unemployment, inflation, and the national debt decreased. Answer: ANSWER FALSE
Date: September 9th, 2020
Thomas Jefferson did NOT A) believe blacks were inherently inferior to whites. B) propose to ban slavery from territories north of the Ohio River. C) fear dire consequences for the United States if slavery were continued. D) free his own slaves in his will. ANSWER D
Date: September 9th, 2020
One of the central debates during the Clinton presidency was over the role and scope of the federal government. What major policy initiatives during his first term illustrate this debate and what groups supported which initiative? Answer: ANSWER An ideal answer will: 1. Identify Clinton as a self-described moderate who ended up being opposed […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
How does Jackson’s interpretation of the “spoils system” compare to contemporary interpretations of it? a. Unlike Jackson, today’s politicians refuse to use this practice. b. Unlike Jackson, today’s politicians are not permitted to use this practice. c. Like Jackson, today’s politicians use it sparingly and secretly. d. Unlike Jackson, modern presidents are not free to […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
