In his quest for California, President James K. Polk
a. advocated war with Mexico from the beginning.
b. argued strongly for annexation, because Americans were the most numerous people in the area.
c. was motivated by his knowledge of gold deposits there.
d. sought British help to persuade Mexico to sell the area to the United States.
e. first advocated buying the area from Mexico.
e
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All of the following statements are true regarding American voters in the late 1800s EXCEPT:
A) All voters were men. B) Local issues and a celebratory atmosphere drew men to the polls. C) Voters showed an interest in emotional issues D) Alcohol was not a major issue on election day.
The scale in the cartoon The Great Financier is out of balance because __________
A) people in Britain were paying heavier taxes than Americans to manage their country's debt B) Britain's debts far outweighed its profits in administering the American colonies C) most of the taxes imposed by Britain were on the shipping industry D) Native Americans were required to pay more taxes than white colonists
Many African leaders became involved in the slave trade to
a. protect their territories from European developers. b. keep their own people from being enslaved. c. become involved in religious wars. d. unite various tribes against Europeans. e. acquire guns, which became the base of wealth.
Which of the following was NOT a reason that Pennsylvania quickly prospered?
A. Penn's honest dealings with the Indians who thus posed no threat B. Pennsylvania's favorable soil and climate C. Penn's planning and publicity efforts D. Parliament's generous subsidy