In the election of 1852, __________
A) the Whigs were much more united than the Democrats
B) the Democrats were much more united that the Whigs
C) both parties struggled to choose candidates
D) the Whigs renominated Fillmore on the first ballot
Answer: C) both parties struggled to choose candidates
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The "noble experiment" of prohibition
a. was generally well enforced and observed. b. caused increased worker absenteeism. c. reduced absenteeism in American industry. d. discouraged organized crime and gang warfare. e. was most popular on the East Coast.
Which of the following is NOT true of the "black market" during wartime rationing?
A. Counterfeit and stolen rationing coupons were sold for gas and tires. B. The majority of people used it some of the time, as the rationing system was complex and difficult to follow. C. Crime syndicates, some which had sold liquor during Prohibition, were involved in the "black market." D. Courts handed down very severe penalties for anyone caught involved in these "anti-American" activities.
How did Shang Yang weaken the economic position of the hereditary aristocratic classes in order to strengthen the Qin state?
A. granting land rights to individual cultivators B. imposing major tax increases on aristocrats C. ending the practice of hereditary inheritance D. forcing aristocrats to serve in the military E. burning aristocratic lands to reduce surpluses
Which of the following terms best describes the character of Roman rule?
A. matriarchy B. oligarchy C. monarchy D. democracy