Describe the basic economic issues in America following the War of 1812
What will be an ideal response?
The rapid growth of the era led to uncertainty and speculation. Students need to describe how the lack of economic controls made the economy more vulnerable to a depression. In assessing the reaction, students should focus on how Americans assigned blame for the crisis, especially the feelings among many small farmers that it was the result of manipulation by wealthy interests and how this made class tensions even worse.
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Which of the following represents a connection between Native Americans and slaves?
A) Some Native Americans owned slaves. B) Most Native Americans owned slaves. C) No Native Americans owned slaves. D) Native Americans could not legally own slaves.
The U.S. was able to deploy vast numbers of soldiers much more quickly than the Germans had anticipated, mostly due to the
A. government's war collectivism. B. Committee on Public Information's propaganda machine. C. Selective Service Act. D. high volunteer rate.
The term fro family descent and inheritance traced through the female line is
a) matrilineal b) matrilocal c) patrilineal d) patrilocal
Which of the following was NOT among the advantages of the corporate form of business organization?
A. It continued to exist even if a shareholder died. B. It separated the owners from those who actually managed the firm. C. It designated a person personally responsible by law for corporation debts. D. It could raise needed capital quickly and efficiently.