In late 1995 and early 1996, the public largely blamed a budget impasse that shut down the federal government on
A. President Bill Clinton.
B. both Democrats and Republicans equally.
C. congressional Democrats.
D. congressional Republicans.
E. First Lady Hillary Clinton.
Answer: D
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Western Europeans wanted to discover a new, shorter route to eastern Asia in order to
a. break the hold that Muslim and Italian merchants had on trade with Asia. b. become the sole merchants of goods from Asia. c. discover cheaper ways to manufacture various products. d. test and develop new seafaring technologies. e. find gold and other precious metals to enrich their rulers.
Which transcontinental railroad operated without government subsidies and was the only one not forced into bankruptcy?
a. Central Pacific Railroad b. Great Northern Railroad c. Pennsylvania Railroad d. Union pacific Railroad
Analyze Map 5-3. How is the Missouri Compromise an example of favorable legislation for the North? Why did the terms of the compromise trouble the South?
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