Automobiles, radios, and motion pictures
a. were resisted as threats to local communities.
b. contributed to the standardization of American life.
c. had little impact on traditional life-styles and values.
d. were for the most part too expensive for ordinary working families.
e. strengthened American family life.
b
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A) Britain forcing China to open its ports to the West as a consequence of its military victory in the Opium War (1839-1842). B) a change in the Qing regime's political leadership in China, bringing to power an emperor committed to upholding liberal trading rights with the West. C) the United States threatening a naval embargo of China unless it agreed to provide access at its ports to U.S. commercial ships containing manufactured goods and food. D) the influence of Protestant missionaries in changing the views of the Qing regime about providing access to U.S. commercial ships.
In part, Lyndon Johnson wanted the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution to demonstrate the American commitment to __________
a. making Vietnam an American colony b. remaining neutral in Vietnam c. defending South Vietnam d. invading North Vietnam e. cooperating with Russia in the Vietnam conflict
The period between 1377 and 1417, when there were two and sometimes three rival Popes, was known as the
A) Protestant revolt. B) Conciliar Movement. C) Great Schism. D) Babylonian Captivity. E) Reformation.
What was George Washington's strongest asset in taking command of the Continental Army?
A) considerable military experience B) a past which would help ensure widespread support C) financial connections and personal wealth D) his popularity with the common soldier