Which political party wanted to extend the period of naturalization in order to weaken immigrant voter strength?
A) Free-Soil party
B) Whig party
C) Know-Nothing party
D) Democratic party
E) Liberty party
Answer: C
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How did political machines gain influence in big cities during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
A. They relied heavily on the use of violence to intimidate voters during elections. B. They relied on polling to determine what voters wanted and used the data to design their campaigns. C. They consolidated business power in the hands of the bosses and ignored immigrants. D. They offered services to voters and businesses in exchange for political and financial support.
As president, Theodore Roosevelt quickly rebelled against the leaders of his party.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is not true about the American colonies in the early eighteenth century? (Remeber, 18th century refers to the 1700s).
A. Britain generally left the colonies alone and did not interfere in their affairs B. Colonies developed their own governments called asemblies C. American colonists were very heavily taxed by Britain D. A high percentage of colonists owned land, allowing them to participate in politics
George H. W. Bush's campaign strategies in 1988 included
A) proposing increased spending on health care, education, and housing. B) using his charisma to appeal to a broad spectrum of Americans. C) assailing his opponent as a liberal Washington insider. D) exploiting Americans' fear of crime. E) giving passionate speeches about restoring American values.