By the end of Reagan's second term, the standard of living for the poorest fifth of Americans had fallen almost 10 percent, while that of the wealthiest had risen by almost 20 percent
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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Historians have traditionally explained the New Imperialism as driven by the need for markets and raw materials. Which of the following weakens this explanation?
A. colonies' non-importance as markets for the great imperial nations B. Lenin's argument that competition eventually eliminates inefficient capitalists C. Hobson's argument that European economies be restructured to make imperialism unnecessary D. Marx's views on capitalism
__________ defended the African slaves in the Amistad case
A) Nicholas Biddle B) Martin Van Buren C) John Tyler D) John Quincy Adams
The court case that signaled the death knell of segregation was
a) Plessy v. Ferguson. b) Smith v. Albright. c) Brown v. Board of Education. d) Scott v. Sanford. e) McCullough v. Maryland.
Which of the following countries did NOT declare war on the United States in December 1941?
A) the Soviet Union B) Italy C) Romania D) Hungary E) Germany