For the first two-thirds of the nineteenth century, Americans believed the land west of the Mississippi River to be:
A) uninhabitable.
B) bountiful.
C) part of Mexico.
D) too heavily forested for farming.
E) devoid of wildlife
Answer: A) uninhabitable.
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Which combination of factors significantly contributed to the Allied victory in World War II?
A) the early efforts of the United States and its rapid establishment of superior naval power in the Atlantic B) the military preparedness and clear moral superiority of the Allies C) the Allies' greater technological advancement and well-seasoned troops D) the economic capacity of the Allies and their ability to sustain their effort on multiple fronts E) the Allies' superior intelligence and Hitler's conservative strategies
In addition to the Teapot Dome debacle, a scandal in the ____ tarnished the reputation of the Harding Administration
a. Women´s Bureau b. Railway Labor Administration c. Treasury Department d. Commerce Department e. Veterans Bureau
After being jailed for his part in the Pullman strike, Eugene V. Debs became a __________
A) socialist B) Democrat C) Republican D) communist
Which of the following was a provision of the Fugitive Slave Act?
A) Alleged fugitive slaves had no right to a jury trial. B) Alleged fugitive slaves had to take the witness stand in their own defense. C) Alleged fugitive slaves would be returned to slavery if the claimant presented at least six witnesses. D) Slaves who had escaped prior to the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo were exempt from capture. E) Only state law enforcement officials could pursue runaway slaves.