In 1861, the South had __________
A) most of the nation's textile mills
B) almost no industrial capacity
C) a better railroad network than the North
D) the firm support of Britain
B
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Where did the term "buffalo soldiers" originate?
A) Blacks would use their free time to herd buffalo. B) Native Americans admired blacks' fighting abilities and thought their hair similar to that of the buffalo. C) Blacks would frequently desert and run away during combat, a trait the Indians thought was like the buffalo. D) Whites thought that blacks were so lazy and cowardly that they were going to be slaughtered like the buffalo.
The War of 1812 was fought during the presidency of:
A) James Monroe. B) James Madison. C) Henry Clay. D) Thomas Jefferson.
The following is about the taking of Trenton by Gen Washington. Select all that are true.
a. The surprise attack was carried out on December 25, 1776 b. Washington was confident of the attack because the army was amply supplied. c. Washington had Common Sense read to the soldiers and made them understand that if this attack failed, there will be no more chance. d. Washington managed to reach Trenton before daybreak as planned because the weather cooperated. e. Bad weather, snow and high wind caused delay. The army did not arrive until 8:00. 2 soldiers died during the process. Gen Washington momentarily thought of going back but decided to press on. f. The Hessians were caught off-guard. When Gen Rawl woke up, the battle had already started. g. Gen Rawl was shot and died. 1,000 out of 1,500 Hessians were killed or captured.
The “Freedom Summer” of 1964
a. saw idealistic university students trying to register blacks to vote in Mississippi. b. was marked by violence, including several murders. c. was disillusioning to civil rights workers who had idealized southern blacks. d. helped pass the Voting Rights Act of 1965. e. all of these choices.