Passage of the Homestead Act and of legislation supporting the construction of transcontinental railroads demonstrated the federal government's commitment to
(a) limits on big business
(b) settlement of western territories
(c) conservation of natural resources
(d) equality for all immigrants
Ans: (b) settlement of western territories
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The alliance between urban merchants and monarchs reflected their need for __________.
A. clear laws and efficient government B. strong defense against outsiders C. protection from religious authorities D. protection against peasant uprisings
After the death of Muhammad, Islamic leadership passed to __________
A) caliphs B) priests C) patriarchs D) bishops
Why was the federal government more supportive of unions during World War I?
A) A decline in union membership caused the government to fill the vacuum. B) The government recognized that past policies were unjust. C) Business asked the government to improve conditions for workers. D) Labor shortages required more attention to labor.
All of the following were "Progressive Era" reforms except the:
a. initiative. b. ratification. c. recall. d. referendum.