Why did construction of the Panama Canal become more important to the United States after the Spanish American War?
A. Congress realized that the key threat to national security came from South America.
B. Great Britain had plans to purchase the canal zone and colonize the territory.
C. Spain had regained control of its former colonies near the canal route.
D. The navy needed a faster way to move ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Ans: D. The navy needed a faster way to move ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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A) terms of two years B) terms of four years C) terms of six years D) lifetime appointments E) staggered terms
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A) Reflect precisely population characteristics. B) Reflect exactly population parameters. C) Draw conclusions about the population. D) Gather data from the entire group of people being studied.
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a. a candidate shift that is only temporary, with voters going back to the candidate they initially favored b. a party shift that permanently affects key platform issues c. a party shift that is only temporary, with voters going back to their long-term party ID d. a party shifting its support from one primary candidate to another, then going back to support that initial candidate in subsequent elections
The Democratic-Republicans were organized by
a. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. b. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. c. George Washington. d. Benjamin Franklin. e. Alexander Hamilton.