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Describe the rationale for expansion put forward by Alfred Thayer Maha

Describe the rationale for expansion put forward by Alfred Thayer Mahan and the advocates of a “large policy” for America in the 1890s. What will be an ideal response?   ANSWER Mahan and other advocates of the “large policy” believed that the United States was obligated to assume the responsibilities of a great power. This […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

The text authors describe the Truman Doctrine as “international ideali

The text authors describe the Truman Doctrine as “international idealism” and the Marshall Plan as “economic realism.” Explain the meaning of these definitions in the context of the emerging Cold War with the Soviet Union. What will be an ideal response?   ANSWER The Truman Doctrine exhibited “international idealism” by pledging U.S. support for “free […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Why did Jefferson and Madison oppose the Alien and Sedition Acts? a.

Why did Jefferson and Madison oppose the Alien and Sedition Acts? a. The acts excluded poor farmers from their voting and civil rights. b. The acts suppressed the states’ power to govern themselves. c. Jefferson and Madison opposed all of Hamilton’s acts on principle. d. The acts did not support a strong central government. e. […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

The widespread belief in equality of opportunity in early nineteenth-c

The widespread belief in equality of opportunity in early nineteenth-century America was real to the extent that there was a A) generally even distribution of wealth. B) generally high rate of physical and economic mobility. C) general absence of class distinctions. D) general absence of genuine poverty.   ANSWER B

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Date: September 9th, 2020