In the late nineteenth century, organized labor failed to make great gains for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
A. the constantly shifting nature of the workforce.
B. the opposition of powerful and wealthy corporations.
C. tensions between ethnic and racial groups, which divided the work force.
D. the relatively small membership of the major labor organizations when compared to the total workforce.
E. the total failure of state and federal governments to pass legislation that would protect the rights of workers.
E
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a. Dadaists and surrealists expressed contempt for reason. b. the old masters had departed and a new generation emerged. c. Dadaists said one must seek the divine, for nothing else mattered. d. nihilism was rejected. e. Dadaism sought a new pragmatism to art.
Which is the best summary of the authors' introductory overview of the late Middle Ages?
a. Political and religious institutions grew steadily stronger throughout Europe. b. Populations grew, while cultural institutions faced severe challenges. c. Political conflicts killed as much as one third of the population. d. Populations and religion faced severe challenges, while culture blossomed.
In what ways were foraging cultures successful in enabling people to provide not only the necessities of life, but also develop art and symbols?
What will be an ideal response?
Why did Spain initially have little interest in settling California?
a. The region was full of Native American groups who fought any Europeans who tried to settle there. b. The region had so many French settlers that the Spanish did not want to fight over land with them. c. The region appeared to lack natural resources and was not easy to reach from Mexico City. d. The region was continually plagued by earthquakes, which frightened the settlers away. e. The region was too close to Mexico City and the Native American groups there.