How was Washington's election to the presidency different from that of every president since?
a. He was unanimously elected by the electoral college.
b. He was elected by the public, as there was no electoral college yet.
c. He was not "elected" but rather appointed by Congress.
d. He is the only army general to have become president.
e. He is the only president who was not born on American soil.
A
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Which is the most convincing analysis of the conflict between Stalin and the other Allies over opening a Western Front in the war?
A) Stalin wished for relief from the German onslaught, but the other Allies wanted to wear Germany down in Africa and Italy before a direct attack. B) Stalin asked for help against the Germans, but Western allies could see he didn't really need it. C) Stalin pushed for the opening of a Western front, but the Allies wanted to defeat Japan first. D) The Western allies believed Stalin was exaggerating the German threat so that they would be forced to do most of the fighting against Germany. E) The Western allies were weakened from battle and were unable to open a Western front, although Stalin called for it actively.
Which of the following groups contributed most to the strong Republican showing in the election of 1796?
(A) Immigrants (B) New England Merchants (C) South Carolina citizens (D) Businessmen
What was the United States' interest in China?
A) The United States was interested in getting territory in China to aid its global economic interests but was locked out by the other countries. B) The United States pushed for an 'Open Door" trade policy with China to open trade and prevent further territorial incursion by foreigners. C) The United States was looking for a strategic military foothold in the Pacific. D) The United States was on a humanitarian effort to help the Chinese recover from the invasions. E) The United States wanted to pursue port access in China, as even though it held no territory, it wished to pursue trade interests.
Discuss the meaning of the term world history. How is world history different than other types of history? What are the goals of world history? What are some of the problems of studying world history?
What will be an ideal response?