Why was the Hepburn Act important?
a. It was a major defeat for Theodore Roosevelt.
b. It was an important step toward civil rights for African Americans.
c. It gave the federal government considerable power over the railroad industry.
d. It broke the power of the steel trusts.
c. It gave the federal government considerable power over the railroad industry.
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Kongfuzi is more commonly known in the West as __________
A) Wang Mang B) Confucius C) Wu Di D) the First Emperor
Why did Britain conquer Burma?
A) to protect shipping routes B) to prevent French expansion toward India C) because of its strategic location near Hong Kong D) because it was ideal for growing rubber trees
Which of the following is true of women in the work force in the 1920s?
a. Women began moving into occupations previously restricted to men. b. Married women made up the majority of women workers by the end of the decade. c. Married women joined the work force in increasing numbers. d. Sex segregation in the workplace became less noticeable.
What contributed to the growth of cities such as Chicago and Atlanta in the late nineteenth century?
A) their location at the intersection of rivers B) their location at the center of railroad connections C) the discovery of oil that attracted investors D) the discovery of gold that attracted settlers