For corporations in the 1950s, diversification and conglomeration were
A. innovations not previously characteristic of American firms.
B. hedges against major recessions.
C. keystones of federal economic policies.
D. ways to avoid becoming involved overseas.
Answer: B
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Before the industrial boom of the late 1800s,
a. monopolies harmed economic growth in the urban areas of the North. b. middle-class artisans were rare in the Northeast. c. labor was entirely organized by middle-management employees. d. labor was done by artisans who controlled the pace and output of their labor.
The events that followed the Confederate capture of Fort Pillow demonstrated which of the following?
A) Union soldiers were more than willing to switch sides, given the proper inducements. B) Some Confederate generals did not believe the conventions of war applied to African American soldiers. C) The Confederates behaved honorably even under the most difficult circumstances. D) There was little support in the North for the use of African American soldiers in combat roles.
The British government effectively encouraged American sympathy with their cause in the war by
a. prohibiting American trade and travel to Germany. b. promising support for American policies if Britain won. c. spreading anti-German propaganda and censoring war stories harmful to Britain. d. making sure American visitors could travel safely to Britain. e. emphasizing that this was a war against the principle of monarchy.
When the Democrats endorsed silver in 1896, the Populists ________
A) disbanded and merged with the Democrats B) seconded the nomination of Bryan C) disbanded and merged with the Republicans D) seconded the nomination of McKinley E) nominated Watson for president