Examine the fragmentation of the political party system in 1860; explain the stands of the presidential candidates on the major issues; and discuss the results of the 1860 presidential election.
What will be an ideal response?
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Imperialist rivalry sped the growth of empires in what way?
A) The desire for countries with strong resources made those territories a target to be quickly acquired. B) Competition among imperial nations was strong to acquire more than rival nations. C) The desire for countries with strategic locations made those territories a target to be quickly acquired. D) It was a test of strength for imperial nations to conquer, thus speeding the work. E) All of these
Franklin Roosevelt took America off the gold standard and adopted a managed currency policy designed to
a. stimulate inflation. b. reduce the traded price of gold. c. reduce the traded price of silver. d. reduce the amount of money in circulation. e. shake up the Federal Reserve Board.
In the face of growing hostility and Anti-Semitism in Europe led to the Zionist movement to establish the state of Israel
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
State and local governments aided the railroad by giving it __________
A) money and land B) the right to seize private property C) free labor to lay tracks D) legal immunity E) tax breaks and investment advice