How did the economic situation for blacks change from the mid-twentieth century to the late-twentieth century?
A) More black women were forced into domestic and food service jobs.
B) Black family income increased dramatically.
C) Elite black wealth declined compared with whites.
D) Overall, economic opportunities for blacks dropped dramatically.
Answer: B
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The Helsinki Accords ________
A. represented a step forward in recognizing human rights in Eastern Europe B. sought to limit the Soviet sphere of influence in Eastern Europe C. were opposed by the United States D. were initiated by U.S. President Jimmy Carter
Which of the following British actions angered Native Americans in the Ohio Country and eventually led to Pontiac's uprising?
a. The British raised the price of goods traded to Indian tribes in the Ohio Country. b. Chief Pontiac was angered by British attacks against the tribal villages of the Delawares. c. The British embarked on a program to destroy and eliminate tribes in the Ohio country. d. Chief Pontiac learned that the British were supplying his tribal enemies with arms and ammunition.
Andrew Jackson was the _____ president to use his veto power extensively.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
In conjunction with their repeal of the Stamp Act, the British issued the ¬¬___ declaring that Parliament "had, hath, and of right ought to have, full power and authority to make laws and statutes of sufficient force and validity to bind the colonies and people of America, subjects of the crown of Great Britain, in all cases whatsoever."
a. Prohibitory Act b. Tea Act c. Boston Port Act d. Declaratory Act e. Administration of Justice Act