In what ways was American democracy an illusion in the 1820s-1840s?
a. Although all white men began life with equal opportunities, women and African and Native
Americans did not.
b. Despite the impression that people had equal opportunities, distinctions of dress and education persisted.
c. Not only were women and African and Native Americans excluded, but even the idea that all white men began life with equal opportunities was false.
d. Only landowners could vote, and as there were so few landowners in the United States, suffrage was not universal even among white men.
e. An increasing level of illiteracy led to the press focusing on issues of interest mainly to the wealthy and highly educated members of society.
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a) German troops into neighboring Austria, which had a weak army b) Mussolini to conquer Ethiopia, which would divert attention from Germany c) the occupation of Spain d) German troops into the Rhineland, and Germany formed the Rome-Berlin Axis later that year
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a. was a popular president because of his liberal use of "dollar diplomacy." b. sent more American troops to Latin American nations than any other American president. c. was idealistic. d. was preoccupied with his popularity ratings.
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a. 6,000 years ago. b. 5,000 years ago. c. 4,000 years ago. d. 3,500 years ago.
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a. The western portion was if anything wealthier than the eastern portion, but squandered its resources foolishly. b. The western portion possessed a much less easily defended capital. c. The western portion had a longer frontier to defend than the eastern portion. d. The western portion possessed a weaker army and navy.