Prior to August 1914, most Americans believed
a. that war in Europe was inevitable.
b. that war had become obsolete.
c. that Woodrow Wilson would have his hands full with all the foreign policy problems at the time.
d. that war with Japan would come within ten years.
B
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Which of the following inspired Gabriel's Rebellion?
A. The emergence of an organized antislavery movement in the North B. Antislavery statements by white ministers in the Richmond area C. Antislavery statements by prominent Virginia politicians D. Enslaved blacks' adaptation of the concepts of liberty and equality to their own purposes
Which of the following best characterizes the portrait of the young Henry Darnall III?
A) The portrait manifests the great wealth attained by Southern planters. B) The portrait places young Darnall in surroundings of opulence that did not yet exist in the mainland colonies. C) The portrait indicates the relative freedom of many African Americans living in the colonies at that time. D) The portrait shows young Darnall dressed in an elegant suit, which testifies to his family's interest in French culture. E) The portrait incorporates the perspective of multiple viewpoints and an appreciation for diverse cultures.
What event in 1793 furthered the division of the Federalist coalition into two factions: one headed by Hamilton and the other by Jefferson?
A) Citizen Genêt's mission B) the Treaty of Greenville C) passage of the Judicary Act D) creation of the first Bank of the United States
Consider this statement: "The persistence of racism, in both the North and the South, lay at the heart of Reconstruction's failure." Agree or disagree, and explain why.
What will be an ideal response?