Why was American life marked by anxiety in the midst of early-nineteenth-century prosperity?
A. because cyclical depressions made that prosperity seem fleeting
B. because foreign movements seemed to repeatedly threaten national security
C. because corrupt politicians could infringe on a person's liberties at any time
D. because the nagging issue of slavery threatened to cause a permanent rift in the culture
Answer: A
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a. rejected classical and realist models. b. been intent on eighteenth-century artistic rules. c. stressed the need for rational control of art. d. been a conformist movement. e. rejected the romantic movement.
In 1947, the United Nations proposed that Palestine should
A. be divided into Jewish and Arabic halves. B. remain under the auspices of the UN until an acceptable peace could be reached. C. be an Arab state. D. be a Jewish state. E. be returned to Ottoman control.
In the US which of the following groups has the highest life expectancy?
A. gays and lesbians living in areas high in anti-gray prejudice B. White people C. Latino people D. Black people
An American Dilemma explored the impact of __________ on African-American progress
A) class structures B) the black church C) racism D) legal challenges