In the Arguing History video in section 7.6, what was the priority of the delegates at the Constitutional Convention?
A) increase chances of the constitution being passed
B) limit the powers of the federal government
C) reach a permanent solution on the slavery issue
D) take a moral stand against the practice of slavery
Answer: A
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The 1968 Tet Offensive in South Vietnam resulted in all the following EXCEPT a
A) major turning point in the Vietnam War. B) psychological victory for the North Vietnamese. C) boost to Vietcong recruiting of South Vietnamese civilians. D) tactical military victory for the United States.
How did Helen Hunt Jackson call attention to the unjust treatment of Native Americans?
A) in her education of Native American children B) through her use of costuming C) by writing a book D) by leading a congressional investigation E) through her photography
Joint-stock companies turned out to be poor ways to finance colonies because
a. taxes on the profits of such companies were excessive. b. new colonies do not immediately return a profit to investors. c. the number of people who could invest in such companies was limited by English law. d. the English government insisted on controlling day-to-day operations of these companies.
Which of the following is true of the multi-candidate presidential race of 1824? a. Although John Quincy Adams was second in the electoral vote, he was elected because he led in popularvotes
b. John Quincy Adams had a majority of electoral votes and became president, but his major opponent, AndrewJackson, became vice president. c. Because no candidate received a majority of electoral votes, the Speaker of the House, Henry Clay,assumed the presidency. d. Although Andrew Jackson led in both popular and electoral votes, he was not elected.