One cause of poverty after 1945 was that
A) the percentage of the population with disabling mental, physical, or emotional conditions increased dramatically.
B) white racism became increasingly entrenched in both the North and the South.
C) many white ethnic groups in America were traditionally opposed to wage labor.
D) technological advancements raised job requirements and made it harder for those without educational or special skills to earn a living.
D
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The passage of the National Security Act in 1947 __________
a. indicated America's desire to decrease its military strength b. acted to coordinate and unify America's military establishment c. served only to further divide the Defense Department d. weakened the intelligence-gathering capabilities of the United States e. added unnecessary bureaucracy to matters of defense
What did Britain attempt to do in order to maintain its industrial monopoly?
a. Export fewer goods to continental countries. b. Prohibit industrial artisans from going abroad. c. Limit financial investment overseas. d. Increase tariffs to keep out foreign manufactured goods. e. Permanently dismantle its empire.
The British Great Reform Bill of 1832 __________
A) imposed protective tariffs on foreign goods B) gave most male property owners the right to vote C) introduced universal male suffrage D) extended the right to vote to women
Which of the following are associated with the Columbian exchange?
a. European diseases crossed both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. b. the exchange of food crops changed the diets of both Europeans and Americans. c. cattle were successful in the Americas because of large open grasslands. d. potatoes and corn spread throughout the world, becoming major food sources. e. all of these choices.