Which statement assesses the historical significance of the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act of 1956?
A) It was passed despite the fierce protests of Eisenhower and the Republicans in Congress.
B) It created an enormous public works program that surpassed even the New Deal.
C) It was a covert military project and not a national infrastructure program.
D) It was an example of how the private sector could meet public demand.
B) It created an enormous public works program that surpassed even the New Deal.
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Those who supported the annexation of Hawaii mainly emphasized its __________.
a) strategic value b) natural beauty c) rich history d) political culture
The Democratic presidential candidate in 1876 won a majority of the popular vote, but he did not win the presidency.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
In what field did the Assyrians make the greatest contribution?
A) military science B) art C) literature D) religion E) astronomical science
The underlying goal of British imperialism in the late century, as exemplified by Cecil Rhodes, was to
a. control foreign territory. b. promote British trade overseas. c. beat other nations to new territories. d. protect British citizens overseas. e. find a place to send convicts and other "undesirables."