Why did William Seward encourage the United States to buy Alaska?
A) He predicted Alaska's rich resources.
B) He, like most expansionists, believed any new land was worth attaining.
C) It gave the United States access to Russia and Asia.
D) It gave the United States access to the Pacific Ocean.
E) He hoped the United States would annex Canada.
Answer: E
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A) Appomattox, Virginia. B) Raleigh, North Carolina. C) Atlanta, Georgia. D) Charleston, South Carolina.
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A) They employ symbolism to illustrate the favored nature of white settlers. B) They emphasize the travails of those headed into the frontier. C) They exaggerate aspects of westward travel for dramatic effect. D) They celebrate the deeds of individual heroes. E) They accentuate the beauty of the Western landscape.
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a. a demagogue who rallied Athens against the Spartans. b. the father of Athenian democracy. c. the oracle at Delphi. d. compiler of medical texts. e. the founder of Greek drama.
Grant's peace policy toward Native Americans relied most heavily on _____
A) ?introducing them to Christianity B) ?teaching them to be farmers C) ?herding them onto reservations D) ?providing government assistance for their living needs E) ?leaving them to their own devices