Which of the following factors did NOT contribute to Zachary Taylor's victory in the election of 1848?
A) Democratic defections to the Free Soil Party
B) successful evasion of the controversial slavery issue
C) heroic military exploits during the Mexican War
D) long record of political participation and leadership
Answer: D
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A) fragmentation B) chaos C) revolution D) consolidation
The G.I. Bill was geared at helping veterans in the areas of __________
A) medical care and cash bonuses B) mental health and self-esteem C) welfare payments and job counseling D) housing and education
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A) a way for Japan to gain more natural resources in this region B) not a serious concern after World War II C) controlled or financed by the Soviet Union D) assisted by financial and military help from the Chinese
Which of the following typically aligned with the democratic Republican Party’s ideologies?
MULTIPLE ANSWERS A) members were typically southern plantation owners, farmers, and people in rural areas B) typically sided with France in foreign conflicts C) a strict construction constitution D) favored strong federal government and weaker state governments