How did David Walker's Appeal help to bring on the Civil War?
A) It encouraged free blacks to attack northern cities through arson.
B) It instilled fear that encouraged southern whites to make greater demands on northern states.
C) It alarmed northern state governments who began to join southern states in arguing for the continuation of slavery.
D) It targeted prominent northern and southern whites for criticism which motivated prominent whites to come to their defense.
Answer: B
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Which of the following arguments was used by women such as Jane Addams to defend female suffrage?
A. All distinctions between the sexes violate the Constitution. B. Women should be rewarded for their contributions to the nation during the First World War. C. Women of all classes have common grievances that will be dealt with only if women have the vote. D. Because of their unique qualities, women will have a humanizing impact on all aspects of society.
Ask students to consider President Truman's motives for becoming more active on civil rights
What will be an ideal response?
Which of these was the first to be annexed by the United States?
a. Hawaii b. Alaska c. Guam
Which factor made it difficult for major industries to hold the line against inflation in the 1970s?
A. The quality of manufactured products increased, causing production costs to increase. B. Higher labor costs accompanied a decline in productivity. C. The supply of manufactured goods outstripped the demand for goods. D. Corporate tax rates tripled during the decade.