By the early 1950s, state and local laws banning discrimination in employment and housing remained largely unenforced.
a. true
b. false
a. true
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Why might a master free a slave?
A) The slave had plotted to kill the master. B) Manumission was the only way to keep slaves from escaping. C) The slave was an excellent cook and butler. D) Most masters after the revolution tended to believe in the equality of all humans.
What was the greatest single advantage that the United States and its allies had during World War II?
A) The Allies began military confrontations with the Axis powers immediately, before they could gain much ground in Europe or Asia. B) The Allies were genuinely willing to work together to defeat their enemies, whereas the Axis powers fought separate wars. C) The Germans and the Japanese made slow progress in conquering more lands in Europe and the Pacific. D) All of the Axis powers suffered from ineffective leadership and poor strategizing, which was a stark contrast to the Allies. E) The Allies had such an overwhelming number of ground troops that Axis resistance was highly ineffective.
The principle of the "iron law of wages" stated that __________
A) the welfare of the workers dictated wages B) supply and demand regulated wages C) all workers should be treated the same D) the quality of work should be determined by managers E) wages should remain unchanged as long as possible
Which of the following was true of the progressives
a. They constituted a unified political force.
b. They were closely allied with big-city political leaders.
c. No single issue or concern united them all.
d. They had little lasting impact on American life.