In the late 1800s, America’s sexual code A) defined reproduction as the only legitimate purpose of sexual relations. B) condemned pre- and extra-marital sexual relations as morally reprehensible. C) condemned public discussion of sexual matters. D) All of the above. ANSWER D
In the late 1970s, high inflation dramatically increased A) the cost of health care and housing. B) speculative investments in new factories and technology. C) the purchasing power of most Americans. D) All of the above. ANSWER A
Those who are drawn to the “paranoid style” in American politics see the shaping of world events as the work of A) unusual leaders of great stature. B) menacing conspiracies. C) complex international relationships. D) uncontrollable fate. ANSWER B
By 1973, the Vietnam War seemed to illustrate the dangers associated with America’s obsession with A) militarism. B) anti-Communism. C) racism. D) anti-terrorism. ANSWER B
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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
Most late nineteenth-century immigrants to America came from European ________ and settled in American ________ . A) rural communities; rural communities B) rural communities; cities C) cities; rural communities D) cities; cities ANSWER B
The Portuguese explored West Africa __________. a. to convert natives to Christianity b. as tests of their new navigational technology c. to establish colonies in Africa before Spain and England d. searching for slaves and gold e. and established military forts along the coastland ANSWER D