The Embargo Act of 1807 was meant to __________
A) force the European nations to respect the rights of Americans
B) bring a halt to the slave trade
C) pressure Britain into giving up control of Canada
D) demonstrate the military might of the United States
Answer: A
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The Russo-Japanese War
A. was initiated by a Japanese surprise attack on the Russian naval base at Port Arthur. B. rekindled Russian pride in its military structure and leadership after Russia had won. C. was the third phase of the Sino-Japanese War. D. ended with mediation by President Woodrow Wilson. E. had little impact upon Western governments and public opinion.
The great migration refers to the movement of which group of people during World War I and World War II?
A) Soviet soldiers B) Italian fascists C) African Americans D) German Jews
In some respects the last West was treated like a colony for several reasons, including:
a. many settlers seemed to have an attitude that westerners were inferior b. many western mining companies and cattle ranches were owned by easterners c. a majority of new settlers disliked the living conditions, and left d. the language barrier between westerners and easterners
Why did many Republicans endorse the Democratic candidate in the 1872 presidential election?
A) They wanted to stop continued territorial growth of the United States. B) They wanted an end to civil service reform. C) They were disillusioned with congressional corruption. D) They were worried about the future of the South.