What was the most common reason immigrants came to the United States at the turn of the twentieth century?
a. religious and political freedom
b. greater economic opportunities
c. to escape from famine or plague
Ans: b. greater economic opportunities
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Convinced that Lincoln would destroy their “peculiar institution,” South Carolina legislators __________
A) asked to negotiate directly with the Republican candidate B) debated emancipating slaves in their state C) responded by taking measures to secede D) offered free blacks the right to vote
How did white masters apply the teachings of Christianity to their slaves?
A) White masters told their slaves that blacks were to obey their masters just as they were to obey God. B) White masters refused to allow their slaves any access to Christianity. C) White masters emphasized Jesus's love for all mankind. D) They generally allowed slaves to practice Christianity in any way they pleased.
Compare the Phoenicians and Greeks with the Assyrians and Babylonians. What did scattered colonizing peoples gain compared to imperial states? What did they give up in exchange?
What will be an ideal response?
The Reagan Revolution included all of the following except
a. strong support for labor unions and war on poverty programs. b. a decrease in spending on social welfare programs. c. tax reduction. d. an increase in military expenditures. e. a resultant huge growth in federal budget deficits.