What did Ray Kroc, the Chicago-born son of Czech immigrants, introduce into American life in the 1950s?
What will be an ideal response?
Fast food
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Why was Alexander Hamilton's plan to honor state- and Confederation-issued paper at face value perceived as controversial?
A) Some of the paper notes may have been counterfeit. B) It rewarded speculators with wealth. C) It allowed foreign investors to stake a claim in the American economy. D) He was promoting the plan despite the opposition of President Washington. E) It could lead to staggering levels of inflation.
In Gibbons v. Ogden the Supreme Court ruled that Congress had the authority to
A) regulate navigation on rivers. B) expel Indians from within state borders. C) limit trade with foreign countries. D) buy and sell public lands. E) cancel state financial obligations.
Why were novels popular among American women in the antebellum period?
A) They often contained very realistic descriptions of intimate relationships. B) Since they were fairly expensive, owning books was a sign of status. C) They taught women to depend upon strong males. D) The sentimental or domestic novel addressed themes and taught lessons that spoke to middle class women. E) Middle class women liked the escapism of sensationalist stories of murder mystery and horror.
When President Polk received the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, he
A. made plans for a military occupation of Mexico City. B. faced criticism for failing to acquire all of Mexico. C. became concerned about the expansion of slavery into the new territories. D. angrily claimed that Trist had violated his instructions. E. readily accepted the treaty.