Which of the following helps explain President Truman’s decision to desegregate the military?

A) He wanted to win the support of northern Republicans.
B) He was a life-long civil rights activist.
C) He thought a war with the Soviet Union was possible.
D) He was pressured by Joseph McCarthy to do so.


Answer: C

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Thomas Cook was associated with the __________.

A) temperance movement B) abolitionist movement C) Combination Acts D) Calico Acts

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Which of the following is true about sexual practices in the British colonies?

A) ?Adultery carried a potential death sentence, but it was applied rarely. B) ?Sex between unmarried persons was forbidden by law but practiced commonly. C) ?In cases where an unmarried woman became pregnant, the punitive fine was cut in half if the couple became engaged. D) ?Male homosexuality was deemed a capital offense, while female homosexuality was not even acknowledged within the criminal codes. E) ?All of these are correct.

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Which of the following was NOT a reason for the demise of the cattle barons in the 1880s?

A) overstocked herds that depleted the limited grass supply B) constant danger of Indian attack C) declining prices D) severe summer and winter weather in 1885–1887

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Describe the basic economic issues in America following the War of 1812

What will be an ideal response?

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