Why was Grover Cleveland denied the Democratic nomination in 1896?
A) He was reviled by European powers.
B) He had been applauded by the Republicans.
C) His handling of the Pullman strike in part led to denial.
D) His reputation had been tarnished by personal scandal.
C
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A) illegal importation of African slaves B) the growth of textile mills and flax production in the upper South C) increased demand for cotton and available western lands D) an abundant food supply and a healthy population
Of the "Five Civilized Tribes," the tribe that best resisted the pressures of removal was the
A. Choctaw. B. Chickasaw. C. Seminole. D. Creek. E. Cherokee.
Regarding cotton agriculture in the pre-Civil War era, __________
A) many planters sought to cultivate an alternative to cotton B) cotton was the most famous crop in the South, but it was not the most profitable C) cotton was a sure investment because cotton prices rarely fluctuated D) many planters worked their land until it was exhausted E) large plantation owners stopped growing cotton and turned to tobacco
How did Carter respond to political and civil unrest in El Salvador?
a. He tried to encourage the government to carry out democratic reforms. b. He backed the leftist guerrillas. c. He withdrew U.S. troops from the country. d. He imposed economic sanctions on the country.