The Monroe Doctrine, a new principle of foreign policy, was precipitated by
A. Spanish reaction to the First Seminole War.
B. the presidential election of 1816.
C. rumors that a European coalition was poised to help Spain recover lost American possessions.
D. independence movements that had been gaining momentum in Central and South America.
Answer: C
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The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions were written in opposition to __________
A) Jay's Treaty B) slavery C) the Alien and Sedition Acts D) war with France
Politically, the Confederate constitution
A. gave the president and vice president four-year terms. B. allowed states the right to abolish slavery. C. did not allow anti-secessionists to serve in the Confederate government. D. was almost identical in many respects to the Constitution of the United States. E. gave states the right to secede.
The Enlightenment flourished in a __________, that is, a culture in which books, journals, newspapers, and pamphlets had achieved a status of their own.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What has been the most significant long-range effect of the New Deal on American society?
a. Since the New Deal, Americans have tended to resist large-scale governmental programs that seek directly to control aspects of economic and social life. b. The economic initiatives and programs instituted by FDR's administration during the New Deal have continued to enrich the U.S. economy to this day. c. Since the New Deal, presidents have continued to hold periodic "fireside chats" during which they communicate important policy matters to the American people. d. The immigration policies established during the New Deal continue to set quotas, insulating American-born workers from foreign-born competition. e. Certain key programs, such as Social Security, have become an integral part of American life, providing essential benefits to millions of Americans today.