During which era did the "common man" make the most gains toward achieving the "American Dream" of individual rights, equal protection under the law, and due process?
a) the Federalist Era
b) Jacksonian Democracy
c) Jeffersonian Democracy
d) the Era of Good Feelings
b) Jacksonian Democracy
Although Andrew Jackson has been criticized for his support of slavery and his role in Indian Removal, he is also well-known for opposing the aristocracy and protecting popular democracy and individual liberties for American citizens.
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The main issue in the 2000 presidential campaign was,
A) "How deeply could the defense budget be cut with the end of the Cold War?" B) "How should the United States deal with the threat of terrorism?" C) "What should be done with enormous federal surpluses that were projected?" D) "How can the United States help to bring peace to the Middle East?"
Why were new types of ships needed in the 1400s?
A) to sail in new conditions B) for offensive warfare C) to be used for commerce D) for pleasure voyages
The civil war in Poland between communists and democrats led to the Truman Doctrine in 1947
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Supporters of Alexander Hamilton were the people most frequently prosecuted under the Alien and Sedition Acts
Indicate whether the statement is true or false