In 1909, a controversy involving Richard Ballinger and Gifford Pinchot saw
A. former supporters of Roosevelt rally behind Taft.
B. progressives come to oppose Pinchot.
C. conservative Republicans turn against President Taft.
D. President William H. Taft fire Pinchot for insubordination.
E. President William H. Taft fire Ballinger, due to a conflict of interest.
Answer: D
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A) Phoenix. B) Pittsburgh. C) San Diego. D) Atlanta. E) Houston.
Tecumseh was killed at the Battle of
a. the Thames. b. Detroit. c. Lake Erie. d. New Orleans. e. Baltimore.
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A) persuading Congress to pass all 10 amendments of the Bill of Rights to send to the states for ratification B) creating the executive branch of the federal government C) developing a foreign political and military alliance with France against Great Britain D) building up the army and navy of the United States
Which of the following is true of the election of 1808?
A. The Federalists, as usual, were badly split and refused to engage in a public debate of the issues. B. The Younger Federalists used widespread discontent with Democratic-Republican policy, especially the embargo, to their advantage. C. James Madison was uncontested as the Democratic-Republican nominee. D. Madison virtually promised voters a war with Great Britain.