After months at sea, Columbus first spotted what we now know as Cuba on October 12, 1492
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The rise of amusement as a commercial activity in the late 1800s took place for which of the following reasons?
A. Immigrants brought sports with them from Europe. B. Employers wanted to draw workers' attention away from union organization. C. Labor-saving devices brought a substantial increase in leisure time. D. City reformers believed organized amusements would relieve working-class boredom and reduce the urban crime rate.
What did the NAACP's fight over the Terrell law demonstrate?
A) Racism was so entrenched in Texas that public schools could be completely shut down rather than accept black children. B) Lynching could be legalized in several southern states. C) Local and community involvement in NAACP activities was very important. D) Whites would refuse to accept limits on the KKK's activities.
One of the most famous black baseball players during the era was __________ Paige
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
How did the clash between the Virginia and the Monitor in March 1862 revolutionize naval warfare?
A) It showed the value of wind-power over steam. B) It revealed the value of armor-piercing shells. C) It indicated the limitations ship-to-ship communications. D) It marked the beginning of a shift toward ironclad ships and even submarines. E) It signified the importance of rifling in barrels.