Which statement explains how their experience with the wilderness affected the political views of early American settlers on the frontier?
a. Its rich natural resources led settlers to believe that people could thrive without help from the government.
b. Its rich natural resources led settlers to focus on wealth accumulation and international trade.
c. Its dangers encouraged settlers to depend mainly on the church for leadership.
d. Its dangers prompted settlers to advocate for a comprehensive welfare state for all.
Correct Answer: a
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a. The Cold War led to increased defense spending, intelligence operations, and aid to foreign nations. b. The polio epidemic led to increased spending on medical research. c. After WWII the government’s attrition policy was ended and hiring tripled. d. New consumer technology led to a need for greater product safety guidelines and enforcement agencies. e. Local services increased greatly as municipalities employed more police, firefighters, ambulances, hospitals, and libraries.
The purpose of Operation Iraqi Freedom was to
a. eliminate Iraqi WMDs. b. end the oppressive and genocidal regime of Saddam Hussein. c. prevent Iraq from harboring terrorist groups. d. All of the above are true.
Redistricting to achieve political goals is called what?
a. reapportionment b. gerrymandering c. pork barrel d. reallocation
Partisan eras are characterized by ______.
a. short bursts of partisan activity that create gridlock in Congress b. a reduction in partisan bickering in government c. party stability in Congress and the White House d. party machines becoming dominant in politics e. the reduction of partisan identification among the electorate