John Tyler was dubbed "His Accidency" by critics because
a. he was comically prone to minor accidents and injuries.
b. he was formally a member of the Whig Party but was really a Democrat in his views.
c. his time in office was characterized by mishaps and poor administration.
d. he became president through the death of his predecessor, William Henry Harrison.
e. his election was considered to be an "accident" of the three-fifths compromise.
d
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During the early stages of the Iranian hostage crisis,
A) there was a remarkable emotional response and sense of unity in America. B) Carter refused to employ economic pressure on the Iranian government. C) the American public and most foreign observers disapproved of Carter's restraint. D) the American public was bitterly divided over America's role in Iran and how to respond to the hostage crisis.
Which common factor is true of both prehistoric cultures and early civilizations?
A) People altered the natural environment. B) Societies relied on written records to maintain traditions. C) Hunting and gathering provided more food than agriculture. D) Human populations were small and scattered. E) Cultural change was usually intentional and carefully planned.
In the election of 1808, the Federalist Party __________
A) seemed unable to adapt to the changes of society B) made impressive gains in Congress C) had won new support in the West D) was dominated by innovative new political leaders E) nominated George Clinton for president
The area of the first great civilizations where rainfall was adequate to grow grain and grazing animals could find sufficient food is
A) the Arabian Peninsula. B) the Nile River Valley. C) the Fertile Crescent. D) the Levant. E) Turkey.