Which of the following is true of President John Kennedy on the issue of civil rights?
a. He took no significant action during his presidency.
b. He only gradually committed himself to first-class citizenship for African Americans.
c. He vetoed several civil rights bills.
d. He allowed George Wallace to prevent the integration of the University of Alabama.
b
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Liberals opposed the use of corporal punishment and public shaming on the grounds that such punishments __________
A) violated human dignity B) targeted the bourgeoisie C) deterred only petty crimes D) undermined free trade
Which of the following accurately describes Lyndon Johnson's policy on civil rights?
A) adopted a cautious "wait and see" attitude that betrayed fear of upsetting his southern constituents. B) emphasized on increased educational opportunities for African-Americans, but failure to address immediate economic concerns. C) won passage of a sweeping civil-rights law that granted the federal government new powers to fight segregation. D) delivered strong speeches but failed to produce significant legislation because of a continuing southern filibuster. E) frequent used federal troops and lavish government spending.
The Black Death
A. was spread by fleas carrying Yersinia pestis. B. killed ninety-five percent of its victims in urban areas. C. had been an ongoing problem in Europe since the late Roman Empire. D. killed many people but had no effect on economic affairs. E. had no religious implications.
After taking over the ____________________ in 1729, Benjamin Franklin turned it into the best-edited and most widely read newspaper in America
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