By the 1890s, how did most Americans respond to the changes of industrialization and urbanization?
A) They feared the country worshipped material success as its god.
B) They were disgusted by the lawlessness and power of modern corporations.
C) They continued to be optimistic and uncritical admirers of American civilization.
D) They blamed these changes for the increasing rates of divorce, heart disease, and mental illness.
C
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A) a belief that the natural world could be understood, measured, and mastered B) reliance on faith as a source of knowledge C) a focus on the theoretical over the practical D) a belief that the Greeks and Romans were unsurpassed sources of inspiration E) pessimism concerning man's capacity for improvement
As part of his foreign policy goals, President Grant
A) rejected the Monroe Doctrine. B) opposed Congress's attempts to extend U.S. influence into Latin America. C) defended the principle of self-determination. D) attempted to annex Santo Domingo.
The widespread settlement of the farming west would not have been possible without:
A) the railroad. B) electric well pumps. C) improved corn and wheat hybrids. D) strict immigration laws.
Which of the following remains the most commonly spoken language in Africa today?
a. Bantu b. Berber c. English d. Hausa e. Arabic