All of the following explain why the Watergate scandal was a crucial event in American history and life EXCEPT:
A) It left Americans distrustful of politics and politicians.
B) It led to the rise of identity politics.
C) It put an end to the political idealism of the early 1960s.
D) It led to a massive decline in stock prices.
E) It led to close scrutiny and exposure of the doings of politicians.
D
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A. Consumer culture that dominated Hollywood films B. Concerns over national defense C. European political squabbles D. International affairs
Eventually, the People's Party disintegrated even as many of its ideas became popular and mainstream parties adopted some of its agenda
A) True B) False
Which of the following resolutions addressing women's rights in the Declaration of Sentiments failed to receive unanimous approval from the delegates at the Seneca Falls Convention?
A. obtaining a higher education B. having custody of their children in cases of divorce C. owning property D. voting
In 1896, the major economic issue for William McKinley's administration was
A. the need for higher tariff rates. B. the repeal of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act. C. the restoration of "bimetallism." D. the repeal of the Specie Resumption Act. E. labor unrest.