How was European colonialism affected by World War Two?
a. Fearing the spread of communism, European controls were increased and often oppressive.
b. The World War Two slogan of self-determinism was not applied to African and Asian colonies.
c. European colonial powers, exhausted from World War Two, had little strength or resources left for colonial rule.
d. Independence in Africa led to the continent being the new frontier of democracy.
e. Algeria is the one European colony still under European control.
c
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Most states lowered property qualifications for voting because:
A) democratizing ideals had become widespread. B) different parties or factions vied for more votes. C) most people owned little property in the new states. D) it helped to attract new settlers from elsewhere.
In How the Other Half Lives, Jacob Riis:
a) focused on the wretched conditions of New York City slums. b) discussed the lives of wealthy Americans. c) wrote about captains of industry. d) provided a fictional account of life in the 1890s.
To promote his ideas, Luther first used
a. peasant armies. b. indulgences. c. troubadours to sing of his greatness. d. tournaments, festivals, and games. e. a debate.
How can Jefferson’s foreign policy best be characterized?
A) It allowed Madison—the next president—to return to domestic concerns. B) It seriously damaged the British economy through conflict and embargoes. C) It fostered a valuable alliance with France. D) It did more harm than good for the United States. E) It strengthened relations with Europe, despite the war.