In the election of 1808, the Federalist Party ________
A) seemed unable to adapt to the changes in society
B) made impressive gains in Congress
C) had won new support in the West
D) was dominated by innovative new political leaders
E) nominated George Clinton for president
Answer: B
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Which of the following was a political by-product of the Second Industrial Revolution?
A) Property ownership was required to vote. B) Women earned the right to vote and own property. C) Universal male suffrage and mass political parties. D) Communards and mass political parties. E) Universal suffrage for men and women and mandatory education.
Why did the practice of settled agriculture lead to the emergence of more complex civilizations? a. People practicing settled agriculture needed a more structured political system. b. People with a steady supply of food were free to devote their energy to accumulating wealth, producing art,building cities, and creating ceremonies and rituals
c. An increase in the number of children in such societies gave rise to the educational institutions associatedwith complex civilizations. d. Property owners in such societies demanded laws and institutions that protected their property rights.
John Locke's political essays maintain that
a. human beings are naturally selfish and cruel. b. people make a social contract with the state to follow its laws in return for protection of their natural rights. c. people should accept traditional religious authorities. d. lower classes need to obey their social superiors.
Which statement about the attack on Pearl Harbor is true?
A) The attack left the United States with no naval carriers in the Pacific. B) Japan destroyed all of the oil storage tanks at Pearl Harbor. C) Diplomatic exchanges with Japan continued until the eve of the attack. D) Even after the attack, many in Congress voted against a declaration of war. E) Britain allowed the attack to occur to bring the United States into the war.