The richest discovery in the history of mining was
A) John Mackay's Big Bonanza.
B) the Black Hills.
C) Sutter's Mill.
D) Tombstone.
E) Silver City.
Answer: A) John Mackay's Big Bonanza.
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a) By late 1916, the Germans had so little food that they depended on turnips as their main food source. b) By late 1916, the British had perfected storing and transporting turnips, giving their men on the front a distinct advantage. Consider This: What might have been the effects of the long duration of the war? See 11.3: The Breakdown Begins. c) By late 1916, the Russians had few beets for borscht and so turned to turnips, with many fewer calories, to try to survive. Consider This: What might have been the effects of the long duration of the war? See 11.3: The Breakdown Begins. d) By late 1916, the Americans were shipping large numbers of turnips to the British military to help them feed their draft animals. Consider This: What might have been the effects of the long duration of the war? See 11.3: The Breakdown Begins.
As a result of the week-long bank holiday declared on March 6, 1933
A) financial leaders met with Congress to establish a new law on insuring deposits. B) $2.5 billion was lost to looters. C) Congress was able to pass legislation allowing only approved banks to reopen. D) the stock market stabilized and another financial crisis was avoided. E) Congress had time to reach out to foreign investors for loans.
Which of the following ideas was not part of the central philosophy of Walter Rauschenbusch?
A) He believed a truly Christian society would unite all churches. B) He wanted to reorganize the industrial system. C) He believed Christians should strive for world peace. D) He believed that the nation's urban woes needed to be addressed. E) He believed that if working class Americans had a shorter work week, they would be motivated to be more religious.
What problems did the British face after defeating the French in 1763?
a. Slave revolts b. Limiting settlement in Amerindian lands c. The need to impose higher taxes d. b and c e. all of the above