The Know-Nothings reflected the growing frustration felt by many Americans over which of the following?
A) inadequacies of public education
B) growing problems of runaway slaves
C) growing political influences of immigrants, especially Irish Catholics
D) federal government reserving vast trails of western lands for Indians
C
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An example of what political scientists call "soft power" is
a. cultural influence. b. a military threat without actually doing anything. c. political domination. d. economic dominance of a particular market.
During Kennedy's first two years in office, he:
a. established a civil rights record that has yet to be surpassed. b. was unable to pass all of his civil rights agenda, but most civil rights leaders were impressed by his dedication to the cause. c. moved cautiously on civil rights, appointing several blacks to high offices but also appointing recognized segregationists. d. ignored civil rights altogether.
The Mongol leader, the khan,
a. had absolute power in decision making. b. had his decisions ratified by a council. c. was a figurehead only. d. had no power to make decisions but retained a veto. e. deferred to the Mongol Parliament.
The ______ System was a penal method used during Antebellum Period that was intended to rehabilitate prisoners by teaching the values of work and personal discipline; this system required that prisoners remain silent, work during the day, and live in solitary confinement at night.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).