Discuss the political reforms sought by Progressives. What were these political reforms supposed to accomplish? How successful were they in practice?
What will be an ideal response?
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Which of the following contributed to the rapid economic growth of the Sunbelt?
a) Cold War defense spending b) affirmative action programs c) expansion of agriculture d) discovery of coal mines
Why was the Tea Act so provocative? How did some colonists protest its passage?
What will be an ideal response?
The Stamp Act was interpreted by the colonies as a direct attempt by Parliament to raise revenues without the consent of the colonial legislatures
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Napoleon decided to sell the entire Louisiana Territory to the United States in part because
A. a major French army in the Caribbean had been decimated by disease. B. he believed the Louisiana Territory was a "great desert" unfit for habitation. C. the British had threatened to invade the territory. D. he wanted full control of the port of New Orleans in exchange. E. he needed the United States to contribute military forces on the continent in his war against Britain.