George Grenville's program to raise revenue proposed that all imperial debts be paid by the American colonists
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: FALSE
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A) decided to do away with slavery in the British Isles B) decided to put most of its colonizing efforts into the Indian subcontinent C) developed a conscience about slavery D) had been convinced by the French that they should get out of the slave business E) already stopped the slave trade, Parliament having passed a law against it in the same year that the United States ended the Civil War
How did President Truman respond to charges that there were Communists within the government?
a. He instituted a loyalty program that fired 3,000 people for their political beliefs. b. He sent out 25,000 volunteer speakers who addressed gatherings of government workers on the subject of communism. c. He laughed them off and said that the claims were exaggerated. d. He defended government workers' First Amendment rights to say what they wanted without fear of reprisal.
What role did California Indians play in the U.S.-Mexican war?
a. Several hundred Indians were recruited by Americans to participate in the war effort against Californios. b. Americans recruited Indians to raid Californio ranchos to undermine their support network. c. They actively participated in Californio resistance to Americans. d. All of the above are reflective of their roles in the war.
Three-time Republican governor Earl Warren supported a variety of policies that received support and opposition from all sides. Which of the following is not among his successes while governor?
a. He used tax revenue in the rainy day fund to improve the state's infrastructure. b. He financed a massive highway construction program with a gasoline tax. c. He managed to include the state's farm workers under unemployment and worker compensation systems regardless of the aggressive lobbying of farmers against this proposal. d. He obtained legislative approval to develop the plan for the Central Valley project.