The term Manifest Destiny was first used to support
(a) independence from Great Britain
(b) westward expansion to the Pacific Ocean
(c) efforts to stop secession of Southern states
(d) laws restricting labor union activity
Ans: (b) westward expansion to the Pacific Ocean
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A. Extra expenses for military growth pulled funds away from areas in danger of falling to communism. B. The only area where it was applied was Vietnam, where American forces could not defeat a communist revolution. C. The Soviets knew the United States would not take action against most Soviet-sponsored revolutions. D. Eisenhower's move toward liberation actions would only serve to alienate Americans internationally.
In 1969, hoping to deliver a "knockout blow" to the North Vietnamese, President Nixon __________.
A. ordered the bombing and invasion of Cambodia B. launched the Tet Offensive C. announced a cease-fire in Laos and Cambodia D. began Operation Rolling Thunder
The earliest Ionian philosophy
a. was associated with the priesthood. b. originated in Mesopotamia. c. began with Thales. d. still maintained that the gods were the origin of nature. e. began with the Sophists.
What made Alexander Hamilton's plan to honor state- and Confederation-issued paper at face value so controversial?
A) Some of the paper notes may have been counterfeit. B) It could lead to staggering levels of inflation. C) It allowed foreign investors to stake a claim in the American economy. D) It rewarded speculators with wealth.