During the 1920s, African Americans continued to migrate from the South to industrial cities where they enjoyed increasing success in finding high-paying jobs
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which of the following things did William Wheeler NOT say about the Union cause?
a) In a war with the south the "great sin" of slavery would be expiated. b) In battle he felt "a joyous exaltation." c) He would gladly see every man who took arms to defend slavery "killed or driven from the land." d) The war was to him "the same that the quest of the Holy Grail was to Sir Galahad." e) "I am twice as buoyant, and hopeful, and happy on a hard march, as when vegetating in camp."
Thomas Jefferson
a. purchased the Louisiana Territory from Spain. b. purchased the Louisiana Territory from France. c. conquered the Louisiana Territory from Spain. d. conquered the Louisiana Territory from France. e. purchased the Louisiana Territory from Great Britain.
Why did blacks initially settle in the Harlem area of New York City?
A) The area had been a way station on the underground railroad and had a history of black protest. B) Because builders were unable to sell to whites, they sold to blacks to avoid bankruptcy. C) Blacks were forced into the area by whites who wanted them removed from more expensive areas. D) For almost a century, numerous powerful black politicians resided in the area.
What was one social effect of the expansion of the railroad during the nineteenth century?