In the presidential election of 1912, progressive politicians
A. were given an ambivalent acceptance.
B. lost ground to pro-war interests.
C. were given a resounding endorsement.
D. lost ground to pro-business interests.
Answer: C
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During the U.S. Civil War, what did Northerners do to raise money for the war effort that Southerners did not?
Select one: a. sell government bonds b. impose direct federal taxes c. raise local taxes
In the 1760s, "country Whigs" were English colonists who
A. considered the British government to be corrupt and oppressive. B. feared the political protests would damage the long-term profits of America. C. believed the political philosophy of John Locke gave too much power to the king. D. called on King George III to more firmly assert his authority. E. defended the British imperial system.
In the 1760s, the revolutionary crisis in English North America began in cities because
A. city inhabitants tended to be rowdier than their rural counterparts. B. rural populations had few grievances with the crown. C. the majority of the population lived in urban areas. D. cities were the centers of intellectual information. E. All these answers are correct.
In the 1888 election, the position of primary importance to the Republican Party was
A. restrictions on immigration. B. reductions in taxation. C. support for high tariffs. D. support for public education. E. a prohibition on alcohol.