In Chisholm v. Georgia the Supreme Court ruled that
A. a citizen of one state has the right to bring suit against another state in federal court.
B. the First Amendment protects a person's actions when those actions are based on the person's religious beliefs.
C. it had the right and power to review any case arising under American law.
D. the truth is a complete defense against the charge of libel.
Answer: A
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A) endorsed a policy of isolationism B) focused more attention on local scandals than foreign affairs C) used sensationalism to stir up war fever over Cuba D) published editorials criticizing American imperialism
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A. Children were left to wander the streets or spend the day at the cinema while parents worked in factories. B. Prefabricated "houses like Fords" were produced on assembly lines to help with housing shortages. C. Some migrants had to live in shantytowns near factories. D. The Lanham Act placed major cities under martial law to control rioting.
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A. was rejected by groups such as SNCC and CORE. B. helped to unite the many different black civil rights groups. C. encouraged greater racial assimilation. D. disavowed the use of violence in the civil rights movement. E. called for an increased awareness of racial differences.