In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War started because
a. Russia seemed ready to take permanent control of Chinese Manchuria.
b. the United States refused to force Russia from Sakhalin Island.
c. Russia and Japan were competing to take control of Korea.
d. Russia feared growing Japanese power in the Pacific.
e. of racial tensions between Russians and Japanese.
a
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While many new factories were built in the Midlands due to its ample water power, what hindered these factories from maximizing profits?
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What was the ultimate end of Frederick II's brilliant reign and many accomplishments?
A) His enemies wiped out his dynasty and undid most of his work after this death. B) Germany was united under a strong monarchy. C) He was the first man elected both pope and emperor. D) Italy and Germany were united as a single state. E) The pope awarded him the title of "defender of the faith."
Which of the following was a consequence of the 1936 United Auto Workers' strike against General Motors?
a. General Motors ultimately agreed to recognize the union. b. General Motors mobilized public opinion against the union and the strike was broken. c. With help from the National Guard, General Motors ultimately crushed the strike. d. The union movement suffered a severe setback because of the association the public made between theUnited Auto Workers and the Community Party.
Which of the following reached a new high during Roosevelt's first term as President?
a) Tariff rates b) Employment rates c) The National Debt d) Per capita income