Why did Gerald Ford’s approval rating plummet shortly after he took office?
A) He announced his support for the ERA.
B) The U.S. pulled out of Vietnam.
C) He pardoned Richard Nixon.
D) The economy grew weaker.
Answer: C
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A) divisions among the Greek poleis that had defeated the Persians. B) the breakup of the Delian League. C) Spartan aggression against Corinth. D) Athenian resentment of Sparta's naval power. E) a natural disaster destroying Greece's resources.
In which of these actions did Napoleon disappoint hopes that he would carry out the principles of the French Revolution?
A) reaching peace with Britain in 1802 B) codifying French Laws C) establishing a centralized bureaucracy D) using elections to approve his decisions after the fact
How does the author connect Hebrew religion with the ultimate rise of a scientific worldview in Western cultures?
a. By noting that the Hebrews did not regard nature in and of itself as divine b. By describing early Hebrew contributions to astronomy and mathematics c. By asserting that the Hebrews created the world's first phonetic writing system d. By noting early Hebrew advances in irrigation technology e. By noting the Hebrew regard for God as fully sovereign
Which statement best describes the construction of western railroads?
a. Western communities pooled their resources and paid to have track laid near their towns. b. The federal government subsidized construction. c. As part of the price for returning to the Union, southern states demanded a railroad link with markets in the West. d. All that was necessary for getting railroads built was to have the government get out of the way by eliminating senseless regulations.