All of the following contributed to Northern fear of a slave power conspiracy in the 1840s and 1850s EXCEPT the
a. enforcement of a new fugitive slave law
b. decision of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott case
c. imposition of a gag rule in the House of Representatives
d. proposal of the Ostend Manifesto
e. passage of the Wilmot Proviso
Ans: e. passage of the Wilmot Proviso
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A. accept everything people of color say B. reject anything people of color say C. listen critically to people of color D. argue with people of color
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What will be an ideal response?
All of these incidents can be considered causes of World War I EXCEPT
a. the assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand. b. German alliance with Austria. c. harsh demands on Serbia by Austria. d. Serbian attack on Austria. e. Serb appeal to Russia for aid against Austria.
Which of these best describes Wilson’s success in promoting the League of Nations?
A) The League was rejected both by Europe and by American voters. B) Wilson’s plan was strongly supported in theory, but its terms were contested by Congress. C) The plan never had any hope of gaining ratification. D) The plan was supported internationally and ratified by Congress. E) He was more successful abroad than domestically.