President George Washington pursued a foreign policy of neutrality during his administration primarily because he believed that
(a) the United States needed time to gain economic and military strength
(b) treaties were prohibited by the Constitution
(c) the United States should not expand by force
(d) alliances should be established with both France and England
Answer: (a) the United States needed time to gain economic and military strength
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Which statement best describes the impact of the Great Depression on traditional values?
a. Most Americans deserted traditional values in the face of such suffering. b. It became impossible to hold to traditional values as the Depression forced families apart. c. Marriage rates soared as Americans tried to create a sense of normalcy. d. Most Americans clung even tighter to traditional values.
By 1955 television had begun to appeal its viewers'
A. spiritual interests. B. emotions and sense of humor. C. intellectual curiosity. D. passion for sporting events.
Thomas Peters believed that the best hope for freedom for himself and his family lay with __________
a) siding with the British during the American Revolution b) joining the Continental Army c) escaping into the western wilderness d) assisting his master in any way he could