In 1837, John C. Calhoun became the first to defend slavery as
a. a necessary evil.
b. a positive good.
c. critical to the economy of the South.
d. inevitable.
e. the mark of a powerful empire.
ANS: B
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a. increased spending for homeland security. b. tax cuts, which reduced government revenues. c. the War on Terror in Afghanistan and Iraq. d. increases in entitlement spending – primarily Medicare and Social Security.
Which of the following is a method used by suburbs to oppose economic growth and development?
A. They passed a legislation banning the establishment of industries. B. They developed strategies to keep the minorities out of the area. C. They encouraged the gentrification of the central cities. D. They adopted building and zoning codes and land use regulations. E. They discriminated against industries that approached for building permits.
In response to the 2008–2009 financial crisis, the U.S. Congress authorized a $700 billion bailout package for the banks called the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Approximately _________ percent of the nation's college students attend public institutions of higher education
A. 33 B. 40 C. 60 D. 80 E. 95