In his speech "A Second Declaration of Independence," labor leader Ira Steward argued that the most pressing problem facing the nation was:
a) westward expansion.
b) the rise of bonanza farming.
c) railroad and transportation costs.
d) the growing gap between the rich and poor.
Ans: d) the growing gap between the rich and poor.
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After 1434, the following discovery accelerated European contacts with the African west coast:
a. The adverse currents and prevailing winds along the west coast of Africa that impeded the return journey were overcome by sailing across the Atlantic to the Americas, thence to Europe in what is now known as the triangle trade. b. The adverse currents and prevailing winds along the west coast of Africa that impeded the return journey were overcome by sailing toward the Atlantic islands such as the Canaries, Madeira, and Azores. c. The new merchant ships were equipped for both rowing and sailing, using slaves being transported for sale as rowers, keeping them fit as well as expediting the journey. d. The Portuguese learned new navigation techniques that allowed them to round the southern tip of Africa and sail across the Indian Ocean.
19th century Islamic revivalism had its greatest impact in
a. Africa b. The Ottoman Empire c. Persia/Iran d. Arabia e. India
Which of the following pieces of evidence has been found in support of sex ratio theory?
A. Women’s mate preferences are more selective when men outnumber them. B. Men show more relationship commitment when they outnumber women. C. Women marry younger when they outnumber men. D. Women have more sexual partners when they are outnumbered by men.
In the late nineteenth century, employers always had the advantage over workers in labor disputes. Which of the following was a tactic (or tactics) used by employers that gave them this advantage?
A. the willingness of governmental authorities to send troops to break strikes B. the use of court injunctions against strikers C. the ability to hire and fire workers at will, and the use of "yellow dog" contracts D. All of these answers are correct.