Why did many Republicans endorse the Democratic candidate in the 1872 presidential election?
A) They wanted to stop continued territorial growth of the United States.
B) They wanted an end to civil service reform.
C) They were disillusioned with congressional corruption.
D) They were worried about the future of the South.
C
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a. Jimmy Carter. b. Nelson Rockefeller. c. Richard Nixon. d. Gerald Ford. e. Ronald Reagan.
What city became the capital of the Kingdom of Italy after the conquest of the Papal states?
a) Venice b) Lombardy c) Rome d) Piedmont-Sardinia
The explorations of Zebulon Pike
A. convinced many Americans that the land between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains was undesirable. B. included Pike's successful climb to the top of the peak that now bears his name. C. ended with his death at the hands of Choctaw Indians. D. convinced President Jefferson to form reservations for Indians. E. were hampered by Pike's old age and infirm health.
Ultimately, wartime ideals and the goals of a real Reconstruction were scuttled by a deep-seated ________ in America.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).