The Sedition Act distressed many Americans because it __________
A) threatened their political right to disagree with and speak out against the government
B) gave the Federalists too much power and reduced the Republicans' power
C) suspended free elections, depriving all white males of their voting rights
D) expanded the powers of Congress, which meant bigger government
E) allowed libel convictions without a jury trial, affecting people's judicial rights
Answer: A
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The Fifteenth Amendment
A) guaranteed the right to vote to all male citizens of the United States. B) left essential control of suffrage requirements to the states. C) required the southern states to provide public education to freedmen. D) contains the word "male" — the first time that word appears in the Constitution.
By the early 1970s, the post-World War II economic boom had crested partly because of
a. large tax increases under Lyndon Johnson. b. a decline in the competitive advantage of American business. c. the Korean War. d. a slump in imports. e. the economic recovery of Russia.
Buddhist monks invented woodblock printing because they believed that copying prayers brought _______ to themselves and their families
a. fame. b. good fortune. c. wealth. d. converts. e. merit.
Which of the following reasons helps to account for the spread of Islam in India?
a. The Muslim conquerors of northern India were respectful to the Hindu faith and its temples and holy images, making them appear more sympathetic to the Hindu population. b. Hindus and Turkish Muslims are culturally similar, simplifying relations between the two groups. c. Hinduism and Islam both advocate equality among all believers, making a transition from one to the other faith easy. d. Low-caste and "untouchable" Hindus found that Islam gave them more rights than Hinduism.