At times, the United States Government has passed protective tariffs to
a. encourage foreign trade
b. help the nation's manufacturers
c. reduce the cost of consumer goods
d. improve the quality of goods
Ans: b. help the nation's manufacturers
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a. gave women the vote b. allowed for the direct election of senators c. facilitated the implementation of the federal income tax d. prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcohol
Franciscans and Dominicans differed from members of other religious orders because they
a. lived according to a special ascetic rule. b. went out into the world in order to preach the church's mission. c. were permitted to marry and have children. d. often spoke multiple languages in addition to Latin.
All of the following are correct about Pakistan since September 11, 2001, except
a. much of the local population supported the Taliban, which had been driven from Afghanistan. b. President Musharaff gave support to the anti-terrorist campaign. c. Benazir Bhutto was elected president in 2008. d. there were renewed tensions with India over Kashmir. e. by 2008, many observers expressed concern that Pakistan might disintegrate as a country into squabbling ethnic blocs.
Who were the "muckrakers," and what role did they play in promoting progressive reform?
What will be an ideal response?