Which of the following was true of Mexico in the early nineteenth century?
A) It abolished slavery in 1829.
B) It gained its independence from Britain in 1810.
C) It had very little territory.
D) It controlled the Mississippi River.
Answer: A
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A. He made the Supreme Court the equal of the other branches of government in practice as well as theory. B. He refused to accept cases that were politically sensitive. C. He consistently upheld the power of the states in relation to the power of the federal government. D. He upheld the principle of government regulation of industry despite Federalist objections.
In terms of economic goals during this administration, President Truman attempted to
A) reduce government interference in the economy. B) guarantee full employment through government action. C) restrict the policies of the New Deal. D) resist the liberal policies of the Republicans.
The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty negotiated between the U.S. and the Soviet Union
A. both called for the suspension of all new nuclear weapons systems, and froze the arsenals of some nuclear missiles at their current levels. B. called for the suspension of all new nuclear weapons systems. C. froze the arsenals of some nuclear missiles on both sides at their current levels. D. was signed by all of the world's nuclear powers. E. None of these answers is correct.
Which of the following best summarizes Zoroastrianism?
A. a polytheistic religion in which different gods are associated with different aspects of nature B. a highly organized religion in which one's social position determines his or her relationship to the supreme deity C. a monotheistic religion in which followers must reject earthly pleasures D. a monotheistic religion in which people must constantly strive to fight evil in the world