In the nineteenth century, European interest in expanding overseas markets was driven by a desire to
a. jump-start its industrialization
b. procure raw materials and sell surplus manufactured goods
c. attract immigrant labor
d. spread capitalism and democracy
Answer: b. procure raw materials and sell surplus manufactured goods
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Why was the Lend-Lease policy enacted?
A. It was believed that the interest accrued from loans would be a financial boom for the nation. B. It was believed that the best means to improve the depressed economy was through war-related production. C. It was believed that the best way to prevent entry into war was to fund Allied military efforts. D. It was believed that temporary aid to the Allies would give America enough time to re-build its military.
Which of the following best characterizes Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy?
A) He was a strong supporter of American involvement around the world. B) He was a strident isolationist. C) He preferred "Dollar Diplomacy" to the use of military force. D) He wanted to withdraw from Latin America so that the United States could focus on Asia.
The main concession the Federalists made to the Anti-Federalists in the ratification debates was a promise to __________.
A. add a Bill of Rights B. change the procedures of the electoral college C. ensure Washington's election as president D. hold another convention immediately to consider amendments
Which of the following was a method used by young men to avoid being drafted into the war effort?
A. declaring that they were a conscientious objector B. fleeing to Canada or Mexico C. feigning insanity D. All these answers are correct.