In 1992, the worst civil disturbance in Los Angeles history occurred in response to what event?
A. the trial of O. J. Simpson
B. the clearing of hundreds of acres of inner-city land for public housing projects
C. the shooting of Los Angeles mayor Tom Hayden
D. the acquittal of the police officers involved in the Rodney King beating
Answer: D
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A. there was little public support for action to reduce unemployment B. there was strong opposition among congressional Democrats to President Ford's spending proposals C. people feared that direct action could lead to new foreign embargoes D. policies designed to deal with unemployment fueled the already substantial inflation rate
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A. equity between men and women B. romantic involvement between men and women C. partnership and codependence between men D. domination and inequality between men and women
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The political significance of Peggy Eaton on Andrew Jackson's administration was that
A. the political strength of President Jackson was weakened. B. the presidential aspirations of John C. Calhoun were likely ended. C. John Eaton's ties with the administration were strengthened. D. it encouraged Jackson to liberalize the nation's divorce and coverture laws. E. Martin Van Buren had a political falling-out with President Jackson.