Which of the following federally-chartered corporations did the Union create to build the transcontinental railroad?
A. Central Pacific
B. Union Pacific
C. Western Pacific and Central Pacific
D. Western Pacific
E. Union Pacific and Central Pacific
E
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a) hunger strikes. b) sit-ins. c) sing-ins. d) skipping class. e) streaking.
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b. Government and business must enter into a cooperative arrangement in order to plan and manage thenation's economic future. c. Public works programs should be created to provide jobs and income for the poor in America. d. Monopolies must be broken up in order to revive competition and recreate an open marketplace.
What temporary settlement was made over the question of the expansion of slavery in 1820?
a. the great charter b. the missouri compromise c. marbury vs. madison d. the corrupt bargain
Which of the following was most influential in drawing early settlers to Mesopotamia?
A) rich soil for cultivation along riverbanks B) climate featuring heavy rainfall C) temperate climate throughout the year D) abundance of minerals for mining E) plentiful forests for lumbering