In the 2012 presidential election, President Obama's trump card proved to be
a. steady improvement in the unemployment rate.
b. his promise to raise the minimum wage.
c. the death of Osama bin Laden.
d. the end of the war in Afghanistan.
c
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Portugal's attempt to dominate Southeast Asian trade
A) was a complete success, with Portugal decimating indigenous populations and replacing them with Portuguese colonists. B) was never totally successful because Portugal lacked the resources to overcome local resistance. C) ended when the Portuguese crown decided that its empire violated Christian moral principles. D) resulted in a peaceful partnership with Spain, with both states sharing the profits of the spice trade equally. E) was a complete failure after the defeat of the Portuguese navy at the Battle of Bombay.
What major misstep did the Provisional Government make after the tsar abdicated?
A. It incited violence against the tsar's family. B. It spoke out against Russia's previous allies. C. It carried on the war to preserve Russia's honor. D. It made no efforts to solve the food shortages. E. It continued to let the tsar advise their actions.
Who did President Kennedy appoint to head his Presidential Commission on the Status of Women?
A. psychologist Dorothy Baruch B. former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt C. popular television star Gracie Allen D. former Eisenhower cabinet member Oveta Culp Hobby
The 2000 presidential election was characterized by the
A. presence of a strong third political party. B. difficulty George W. Bush had in gaining the Republican nomination. C. extreme policy positions taken by the major party candidates. D. failed Senate bid by former First Lady Hillary Clinton. E. sensational controversy over its results.