The “good roads” about which southern politicians bragged were mainly built by __________

Generally speaking, when we consider group size, _______

A) bigger is usually better because it provides more diverse opinions B) even rather than odd numbers of participants are preferred and helpful C) the optimum size is the smallest number of people capable of achieving the goal D) cohesiveness is nearly impossible in a group smaller than five

The "Tet offensive" of 1968 was

A. both a tactical defeat for the Communists and a political defeat for the United States. B. a tactical defeat for the Communists. C. a political defeat for the United States. D. None of these answers is correct.

Which of the following is true of the election of 1808?

A. The Federalists, as usual, were badly split and refused to engage in a public debate of the issues. B. The Younger Federalists used widespread discontent with Democratic-Republican policy, especially the embargo, to their advantage. C. James Madison was uncontested as the Democratic-Republican nominee. D. Madison virtually promised voters a war with Great Britain.

What do most modern historians believe was the underlying cause of the breakup of the Union?

a. religious leaders promising salvation or damnation to each side b. politicians and agitators stirring public opinion into a frenzy c. ideological differences over the morality and utility of slavery d. a clash of economic interests between agrarian and industrialized regions e. infighting within political parties