During World War II, who in the U.S. emblemized national fortitude and sacrifice in image and song?
A. Ronnie, the Bren Gun Girl
B. Rosie the Riveter
C. Mrs. Roosevelt
D. the women pilots known as WASPS
Answer: B
You might also like to view...
Thomas Jefferson's "Government for the Western Territory" was an attempt to create a __________
A) republican policy for western expansion B) haven for freed slaves C) haven for Indians who had been American allies D) series of forts and defenses against the British and Spanish
As Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, John Marshall
A) was a strict constructionist. B) made decisions that strengthened the federal government. C) was a consistent supporter of states' rights. D) felt that property rights should not be strengthened. E) was ultimately removed by President Monroe.
Why did President George Washington decline to adopt Alexander Hamilton's suggestion to Washington that he establish a court similar to King George III?
A) President Washington did not want to give political credit to U.S. Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton for the idea. B) President Washington did not believe a royal-style court would be an efficient way to conduct and manage the national government. C) President Washington did not want to give the appearance of the presidency closely resembling the English monarchy. D) President Washington did not believe there were a sufficient number of able courtiers to provide useful political advice and skills to the president.
Why was Mary McLeod Bethune important?
A) She used mass media to shame the Roosevelts into supporting African-American causes and needs. B) Through her novels, she provided an African-American voice and experience that white Americans would listen to, and in that way learn from. C) With her money, she financed educational opportunities to impoverished, inner city African-Americans and helped them to get better lives. D) Through her own advocacy, and her connection to Eleanor Roosevelt, she made gains for African-Americans in general, and for African-American women particularly.