For many Americans, the ultimate justification of manifest destiny and the Mexican War seemed to be the
A) prohibition on slavery in the territory gained from Mexico.
B) recognition by Europeans that America was also an imperial power.
C) discovery of gold in California in 1848.
D) guarantee of a transcontinental railroad route through the territory conquered from Mexico.
C
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All of the following innovations contributed to the revitalization of European economy during the fifteenth century EXCEPT:
a. Smaller markets, bringing about increased competition among merchants. b. New accounting techniques such as double-entry bookkeeping. c. The introduction of insurance for maritime ventures. d. An increased demand in India and Asia for European manufactures.
What were the goals of the American Anti-Slavery Society (AASS)?
A) the restriction of slavery to the South where it already existed B) the immediate end to slavery, with no compensation for owners C) the gradual end to slavery, with some compensation to owners for their losses D) the immediate end to slavery, with some compensation for owners
The most important goal of the National Labor Union (NLU) was
a. to establish the eight-hour day. b. opening its ranks to small businesses. c. organizing for a general strike. d. to bring about socialism.
By 1932, unemployment had reached __________ percent in the United States
A) 10 B) 25 C) 40 D) 65