In the “Little Steel agreement,” the National War Labor Board A) ended a strike against U.S. Steel. B) ended a strike against the Bethlehem, Republic, Youngstown, and Inland Steel companies. C) set wages at some steel companies higher than at others. D) limited wage increases at the Bethlehem, Republic, Youngstown, and Inland Steel companies. […]
What was the significance of American Telephone and Telegraph? a. It was the first telephone company in the United States. b. It was formed in order to boost competition between local phone companies. c. For many years, AT&T was the only phone company in the United States. d. It regulated the telephone industry to ensure […]
The war in the Pacific was especially brutal for U.S. forces because A) the Japanese had superior air and naval power. B) Japanese soldiers lived by a code that prohibited surrender. C) of the difficulty the United States had in moving supplies across the Pacific. D) naval and air bombardments of Japanese-held islands were mostly […]
George Mason suggested the inclusion of __________ in the Constitution. A) a third legislative body B) provisions for a standing army C) a provision outlawing slavery D) a bill of rights ANSWER D
Post-World War II suburbanization helped to decrease housing segregation in the United States because of the inclusive policies of new developments like Levittown. Answer: ANSWER FALSE
The strongest advocacy for ratification came from __________ and James Madison. A) Alexander Hamilton B) George Washington C) Patrick Henry D) George Mason ANSWER A
Truman’s domestic agenda during his first term in office A) was called the “Fair Deal.” B) focused on expanding New Deal programs created under FDR. C) was supported by conservatives. D) was his primary focus rather than foreign policy concerns. ANSWER Answer: B
Which statement best describes a mercantilist economic system? a. Trade benefits all trading partners equally. b. Trade benefits only the weak nations. c. One nation’s success in commerce has no effect on other nations. d. One nation’s success in commerce is another nation’s loss. e. One nation’s success in commerce benefits all nations. ANSWER […]
Although largely unsuccessful due to opposition by Republicans and conservative Democrats, President Truman’s domestic agenda included an unprecedented pushed for an expansion of civil rights legislation including the creation of a permanent fair employment commission. Answer: ANSWER TRUE
What was the effect of uniformity and standardization on the lives of average Americans? a. an increase in the average salary of the American worker b. women being able to afford to enter the workforce c. homogenization of consumer goods and a decline in regional variety d. economic stability that persisted throughout the rest of […]
