How did the political machines of the late 19th century portray themselves?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: As champions of the poor who fought against upper-class reformers interested only in themselves.
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Particularly in the early years of the 18th century, the Privy Council in England:
a. vetoed many laws passed by the colonial legislatures b. invariably supported the colonial governors c. practiced "salutary neglect," and took away much of the colonists' power d. practiced "salutary neglect," and gave much power to the colonists
Why did the movement to organize labor in general and the Knights of Labor in particular become discredited during this period?
A) the level of violence in railroad strikes of 1877 B) evidence of conspiracy and sabotage gathered by Pinkerton detectives C) association with anarchists and the death of policemen in the Haymarket riot D) financial corruption of union leaders
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was particularly effective in nudging the Mid-Atlantic colonies toward independence
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What was Sputnik?
A) ?a nuclear missile B) ?a nuclear submarine C) ?a Russian satellite D) ?a Russian spy plane