When traditional labor protests failed to work, César Chávez
a. concentrated only on bread-and-butter concerns.
b. attempted to mobilize public opinion.
c. turned to violent tactics.
d. tried to lead a secession movement from California.
ANSWER: b
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A. 1945 B. 1952 C. 1959 D. 1961 E. 1968
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a. “Optimism” b. “Positivism” c. “Objectivism” d. “Progressivism”
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a. The army won a final decisive victory over hostile Indians. b. Democratic congressmen realized that Utah's voters were solidly in their camp. c. Non-Mormons gained control of the state. d. The Mormons agreed to give up polygamy.
Which 17th century philosopher was profoundly pessimistic about human nature?
a. Thomas Hobbes b. Rene Descartes c. Francis Bacon d. J.S. Bach e. G.F. Handel