All of the following occurred during the War of 1812 EXCEPT:
a. British ships blockaded the eastern seacoast
b. the White House and the Capitol were burned
c. New Orleans was lost to the British
d. Andrew Jackson became a national hero
Ans: c. New Orleans was lost to the British
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In Chisholm v. Georgia the Supreme Court ruled that
A. a citizen of one state has the right to bring suit against another state in federal court. B. the First Amendment protects a person's actions when those actions are based on the person's religious beliefs. C. it had the right and power to review any case arising under American law. D. the truth is a complete defense against the charge of libel.
How would you define progressivism and describe its major characteristics?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following was NOT an underlying cause of the stock market crash of 1929?
What will be an ideal response?