Strong local opposition by southern whites to the Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka became known as "________."
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
massive resistance
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The Platt Amendment:
A. Committed Cuba to representative democratic government B. Granted the United States the right to intervene in Cuban affairs C. Linked Cuba and the United States in a mutual defense pact D. Gave the United States special trading advantages with Cuba
Upton Sinclair's novel The Jungle was an exposé of conditions in:
A) the meatpacking industry. B) the steel industry. C) the lives of poor rural blacks. D) New York City government.
The Second American Party System __________.
A. started in 1824 B. continues to the present day C. was based on sharp sectional differences between the parties D. lasted only until 1840
The final Compromise of 1850, originally introduced by Henry Clay as a single "Omnibus Bill," passed as five separate pieces of legislation. Which of the following was NOT included?
A. Provisions for capturing runaway slaves were strengthened. B. New Mexico was admitted as a free state. C. Slavery was abolished in the District of Columbia. D. California was admitted as a free state.