How does this image depict the economic benefits brought to the nation by the railroad's standard gauge system?
A) It helped the South gain readmission to the Union during Reconstruction.
B) It led to the creation of four standardized time zones.
C) It was responsible for the completion of a transcontinental railroad that spanned the nation.
D) It brought greater unity between the less-developed South and the rapidly industrializing
North.
D
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What incident or development resulted in the entry of the United States into World War I?
a. The sinking of the liner Lusitania had resulted in substantial loss of American lives. b. With the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, Wilson feared that the remaining Allies would not be able to continue the war. c. Anti-German sentiment in the United States, fomented by the British, forced Wilson to declare war on Germany and her allies. d. Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917. e. During the mutiny of its army, France asked for American aid; the United States, still grateful for French help in the War of Independence, quickly responded.
What constitutional issue did the president and Congress face in carrying out Reconstruction?
A. The Constitution was clear on restructuring state governments, but not societal structures. B. The Constitution gave no clear guidance for dealing with state secession and readmission. C. The Constitution gave clear instructions to the president, but not to Congress. D. The Constitution provided penalties for states that seceded, but not for individuals.
Where were the peace negotiations for the Russo-Japanese War held?
What will be an ideal response?