What was referred to as a "high-tech lynching for uppity blacks"?

A) trial of O.J. Simpson
B) Supreme Court confirmation hearing of David Souter
C) Supreme Court confirmation hearing of Clarence Thomas
D) beating of Rodney King


Answer: C

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Which of the following was used as a reason to keep the armed forces racially segregated throughout the Second World War?

A. The commitment of African Americans to the war effort was in question. B. The integration of military installations would challenge segregation by law in the southern states and possibly provoke racial violence. C. Because African Americans were the only service personnel who could not be assigned to combat duty, they had to be assigned to all-black support units. D. African Americans were not considered citizens of the United States and, therefore, had to be separated from other military personnel.

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Where did the Allies land on D-Day?

A) Okinawa B) Rhine River C) southern Italy D) northern France

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How did republicanism come to influence women's roles in the new nation?

A) In some states, women not only voted, but they could swing the election toward a particular candidate or party. B) Women increasingly gained the right to choose their own husbands instead of submitting to arranged marriages. C) Women were seen as helping create future virtuous leaders in their sons which led to greater educational opportunities. D) None of these choices E) All of these choices

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All the following were mountain men famous even during their lifetimes except

a. Jedediah Smith. b. Kit Carson. c. Jim Bridger. d. Winfield Scott. e. Jim Beckwourth.

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