The Federalists chose not to nominate their most talented candidate, Alexander Hamilton, for president in 1796 because
a. Hamilton was engaged in a violent feud with Aaron Burr.
b. George Washington refused to endorse Hamilton as his successor.
c. Hamilton's pro-wealthy financial policies had made him politically unpopular.
d. they believed that John Adams's charisma was a better match against Thomas Jefferson.
e. they feared that Hamilton might lead the nation to war against France.
c
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a. medical care and cash bonuses. b. mental health and self-esteem. c. welfare payments and job counseling. d. housing and education.
Democratic-Republicans opposed Senator Henry Clay's American System because
a. it favored only the South. b. it would provide stiff competition to the Erie Canal. c. they believed that it was unconstitutional. d. they thought it would center more control in Washington. e. they believed in high tariffs and high taxes.
Examine the causes and implications of the Great Depression. Why was the depression so widespread and so devastating? How did different countries respond to the depression? What would be the long-term consequences of the depression?
What will be an ideal response?
In which of these did Henry Clay Frick and Andrew Carnegie play prominent roles?
A. Pullman strike B. Great Uprising of 1877 C. Homestead strike D. Coeur d'Alene strike