In the 1840s, the organized movement against drunkenness in the United States
A. grew largely out of immigrant communities.
B. linked alcohol to crime and poverty.
C. remained a minor social movement.
D. was actively opposed by a large majority of Americans.
E. spent much of its time and resources battling evangelical Protestants.
B
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A. the bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama B. the riots in northern cities C. the rulings of the Warren Court D. violent repression of nonviolent demonstrations and resulting rioting
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A) had little relationship to America's Cold War policies. B) demonstrated concern for political stability and American economic investments in the region. C) led to strong pro-American feelings throughout Latin America. D) showed support for the nationalist movements in the region.
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a. concluded the Russo-Japanese War. b. helped him to win the Nobel Peace Prize. c. caused Japan to halt the flow of laborers to America in return for the repeal of a racist school decree by the San Francisco School Board. d. put a stop to the racist yellow journalism being practiced in the United States. e. None of these choices are correct.