The 1884 election contest between James G. Blaine and Grover Cleveland was notable for
a. a sharp debate over the gold standard.
b. low voter turnout.
c. mudslinging attacks on the two candidates.
d. a landslide victory for the reform-minded Republicans.
e. its virtual tie in the electoral college.
c
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Americans found British impressments particularly objectionable because __________
A) the Royal Navy paid low wages B) they resulted in disruptions, which lessened profits in shipping C) they demonstrated Britain's failure to recognize American citizenship D) Jefferson did nothing to stop them
What was an unintended consequence of President Jefferson's foreign policy of economic coercion through an embargo?
a. It ended up helping the British agricultural economy. b. It adversely affected France's economy more than Britain's. c. It stimulated manufacturing in the United States. d. It permanently destroyed the Federalist party. e. It provoked the French into impressing even more American sailors than the British had.
What specific types of hardships did the average American farmer not face as he built his homestead in the Midwest?
a. limited building supplies b. insect swarms c. hostile Indian attacks d. droughts
Which of the following was NOT an influential factor in securing passage of the Compromise of 1850?
A. Clay originally submitted the compromise as an Omnibus Bill. B. Each bill was passed piecemeal, with different supporters. C. The president, who had threatened to veto the plan, died. D. Senator Douglas took over leadership of the pro-compromise forces.