The chapter introduction tells the story of Hawaiian pipefitter John Garcia to make the point that
A. tragically, it now appears that U.S. entry into World War II could have been avoided if Roosevelt had been less preoccupied with Europe.
B. the attack on Hawaii and subsequent global war taught Americans that they could not be isolated from the perils of the rest of the world.
C. the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor was used as justification for interning Japanese Americans.
D. Mexican Americans made significant gains in acceptance because of their contribution to the war effort.
Answer: B
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How did the money question divide American society in the late nineteenth century?
Answer: The ideal answer should include: a. The money question centered on whether gold or silver should be the basis of the monetary system. b. Differences on the money question reflected the class, geographical, and political divisions in the United States. c. Supporters of gold tended to be creditors, city dwellers, businessmen, and Easterners. d. Supporters of silver tended to be debtors, rural residents, farmers, and Westerners. e. In the 1896 presidential election, the Democratic candidate, William Jennings Bryan, supported silver. f. The Republican candidate, William McKinley, supported gold.
Alexander's immediate legacy was __________.
A. a large and influential, but fragile, empire B. the dominance of Greek kings in the Middle East for centuries to come C. the establishment of a power capable of resisting Roman expansion D. limited, due to his short reign
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A. 11 Million B. 1 Million C. 25 Million D. 65 Million