In the late nineteenth century, federal jobs __________
A) went only to those who scored well on the Civil Service exam
B) usually went to graduates of the better schools and universities
C) were rarely sought after as the benefits were poor
D) changed hands each time there was a change in administration
Answer: D
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A) the Central Powers would have won in 1918. B) there would have been a negotiated settlement because of the mutual exhaustion of both sides. C) the Bolshevik revolution would have succeeded in spreading to the rest of Europe. D) Germany would have invaded England.
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A) ?? It more than doubled in size and grew at over twice the rate than the work force as a whole during the same period. B) ?? Its size remained about the same, but its influence declined dramatically in proportion to the rest of the population. C) ?? It disappeared because the changing nature of the American economy required mainly blue-collar workers. D) ?? Although it was growing dramatically, it was not growing as fast as the work force as a whole. E) ?? It turned away from national professional organizations and exercised its influence locally.
At first, John F. Kennedy moved very slowly in the area of racial justice because he
a. did not support civil rights. b. needed the support of southern legislators to pass his economic and social legislation. c. had not pledged any action in this area during his campaign. d. believed that initiatives in this area should come from the Supreme Court and Congress. e. was suspicious of Martin Luther King.