When the war with Mexico began, President James K. Polk
a. advocated taking all of Mexico.
b. had secret plans to acquire New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah.
c. hoped to fight a limited war aimed at conquering California.
d. focused his strategy on invading central Mexico.
e. asserted that he had no intention of expanding slavery.
c
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The new state of New Jersey permitted women who met other qualifications to cast votes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
How did racial bias impact the relationship of free blacks to the changing economy during the rise of northern industrialization?
a) They were denied entry level factory jobs in favor of native whites and white immigrants. b) They were unable to find work of any sort in northern cities experiencing industrialization. c) They were able to find work in finance and other profitable but nonindustrial sectors. d) They moved to the West in large numbers rather than forming communities in northern cities where jobs were scarce.
Which of the following is FALSE of stereotypes about transgender people?
A. Male-to-female stereotypes are largely consistent with stereotypes about cisgender women. B. Female-to-male men are stereotyped as more androgynous. C. Transgender people are stereotyped as being gay. D. Non-binary people are stereotyped as lacking sex drives.