The Panic of 1873 and the depression that followed was caused by
a. unlimited coinage of silver.
b. overreaching promoters and imprudent bankers who had prompted too much economic development too quickly.
c. the government's refusal to redeem greenbacks for gold.
d. the former Confederate states' defaulting on war debts.
e. a tariff war with European powers that led to a sharp contraction in exports.
b
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In December 1823, President Monroe announced the policy which bears his name. Which is false about the Monroe Doctrine?
a. American continents were closed to further European colonization. b. The United States would stay out of the internal affairs of Europe. c. The United States would grant independence to existing European colonies. d. The United States would oppose the transfer of American colonies from one European power to another.
The main methods used by the French in controlling their colonies were ____________________ and ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Describe and explain absolutism under Louis XIV. How absolute was absolutism?
What will be an ideal response?
What was a drawback of suburban life for the family?
A) Many families were torn apart by pressure to conform to suburban expectations. B) Many young families had to share their homes with extended family members. C) Many parents were too focused on earning money to make time for family bonding. D) Many people had only infrequent contact with extended family members. E) Many children received little attention from their hardworking parents.