When Madison sent Congress the declaration of war in June of 1812 it
A. set the precedent of the presidential role in declaring foreign war.
B. passed nearly unanimously.
C. became the closest congressional vote on any formal declaration of war in U.S. history.
D. initially failed to pass.
Answer: C
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A) New York. B) Virginia. C) South Carolina. D) Alabama.
The American Articles of Confederation created a
a. strong central government. b. constitutional monarchy. c. weak central government. d. binding alliance between the United States and France. e. free trade zone.
Which of the following was NOT a former colony of Britain granted independence after World War II?
a. India b. Nigeria c. Botswana d. Algeria e. Sudan
Which step did Prime Minister Shang take to assert control over the Qin population?
a. He forced native Qin to move to conquered territories. b. He required farmers to pay 75 percent of their income in taxes. c. He divided the population into mutual responsibility groups. d. He showered the populace with food, money, and favors. e. He required Qin men to serve in the government.