The Civil Service Act of 1883 marked the first step in establishing a professional civil service and removing office-holding from the hands of political machines.
a. true
b. false
a. true
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Residents of which of these states swept into Kansas to support the establishment of slavery in the territory?
A) Indiana B) Ohio C) Illinois D) Missouri
In the Spanish-American War, American soldiers were organized into military units that reflected their __________.
a) hometown b) religion c) race d) occupation
The Epic of Gilgamesh includes the story of
a. a hero-king's search for eternal life. b. a young noble's search for love. c. a great victory of the Egyptians over the Hittites. d. the travels of an ambassador through Mesopotamia.
Which statement about American support for World War II is true?
A) Officials were surprised that not many men enlisted after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. B) For the first time in U.S. military history, racial equality existed in the army. C) The support for the war unified Americans across regional, national, and class divisions. D) Women played no significant role in the Allies' victory.