American diplomats to the peace negotiations in Paris in 1782-1783 were instructed by the Second Continental Congress to
a. accept any British offer that would essentially return British-American relations to their pre-1763 status.
b. demand British cession of the trans-Allegheny West to the colonies.
c. get the colonies out of their obligations under the Franco-American alliances.
d. consult with the colonies' French allies and make no separate peace arrangements with the British.
e. follow the lead of Spain, not France.
d
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A) promotion of industrialization at home B) strengthened ties to the national union C) rise in popularity of Thomas Jefferson D) improved relations with France
Which of the following statements is most consistent with the Supreme Court's ruling in Schenck v. U.S.?
a. The government's seizure and operation of the railroad industry is a constitutional use of its wartime powers. b. The government's prohibition of the manufacture and sale of distilled liquor is a constitutional use of itswartime powers c. The government can restrict the First Amendment right to free speech in time of war. d. The government has the power to compel young men to serve in the armed forces during time of war.
One exception to President Warren G. Harding's policy of isolationism involved the Middle East, where the United States sought to
a. support a homeland for Jews in Israel. b. prevent the League of Nations from establishing British and French protectorates in the region. c. stop the Soviet Union from dominating the area. d. secure oil-drilling concessions for American companies. e. curb the rise of Arab nationalism.
Solon's reforms increased participation in Athenian civic life, but increased the authority of
a. free Athenians over their slaves b. peasants c. soldiers d. men over women e. merchants