What role did manufacturers play in causing the Great Depression?
A. Manufacturers produced far under public demand, causing shortages.
B. Manufacturers set up production overseas to cut costs, allowing them to fire many workers.
C. Manufacturers produced more than for which there was demand, forcing them to cut workers.
D. Manufacturers lowered prices to compete with rivals, cutting corporate profits.
Answer: C
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The critical Cold War document titled National Security Council Paper Number 68 (NSC-68)
A) warned President Truman of North Korea's plan to invade South Korea. B) replaced the Truman Doctrine as the basis of American anti-Soviet strategy. C) advocated a massive build-up of America's military strength. D) criticized the Truman administration's containment policy.
David Walker’s antislavery work is described in the chapter as “messianic.” What does that mean in this context?
a) Walker believed a great turning point would come when slavery was brought to an end by a powerful moment or individual. b) Walker believed that slavery would be brought to an end through the apocalypse as narrated in the Book of Revelations. c) Walker believed he would lead a great rebellion to end American slavery. d) Walker believed a series of natural disasters resembling the biblical plagues would end American slavery.
Which of the following was NOT a factor that contributed to the fall of native populations in the Americas?
A. horse cavalry B. iron weapons C. Afroeurasian disease D. tropical disease
Which religion was made illegal during the reign of King Henry III?
a. Calvinism
b. Protestantism
c. Catholicism
d. Buddhism
e. Judaism