Before the Civil War, the principle of popular sovereignty was proposed as a means of
a. allowing states to secede from the Union
b. permitting voters to nullify federal laws
c. deciding the legalization of slavery in a new state
d. overturning unpopular decisions of the Supreme Court
Ans: c. deciding the legalization of slavery in a new state
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Why did Peter Minuit purchase Manhattan Island?
A) to gain control of the Hudson River B) to provide a military base to challenge the French C) to consolidate Dutch settlement D) because he knew the island would be valuable in the future
Which statement about the progressive movement is correct?
A) ?? Progressives wanted to restrain big business and protect the economically vulnerable. B) ?? Most progressives rejected the capitalist system, preferring a system based on cooperation for the good of the whole community. C) ?? Like the earlier populist movement, the progressive movement was primarily agrarian-based. D) ?? Progressives respected civil liberties so highly that they rejected any legislation that dealt with people's personal morals such as their sexual activities, drinking, and choice of entertainment. E) ?? Progressives tended to prefer the laissez-faire principles of William Graham Sumner.
The cartel that dominates oil rich nations in the middle East is known as ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The Monroe Doctrine was essentially intended to prevent
a. new European colonies from being established in the Western Hemisphere. b. European nations from intervening in the affairs of Latin American countries. c. the United States from intervening in the affairs of Latin American countries. d. dictatorships in Latin American governments. e. Russian control of Alaska.