In retrospect, the era of the 1920s seems to be clearly a period of
A) rapid transition during which the complex modern world was emerging.
B) peace and tranquility during which Americans shared a fundamental agreement on basic values and issues.
C) foolish innocence during which the major issues confronting the country were ignored.
D) nostalgic retreat to the lost values of an earlier and simpler society.
A
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At the close of World War II, the Soviet Union
a. had increased food production by tapping new, rich lands in Siberia and Turkmenistan. b. decided to provide a "socialist bonus" of more consumer goods for the masses by slowing the expansion of heavy industry. c. was in short supply of housing, and continued to be in short supply. d. sharply reduced military spending, but only after the surrender of Japan. e. moved toward greater liberalization.
Examine Map 10-2 . According to the map, which of the following statements is true?
A. Portugal held claims to Rio de Janeiro. B. Portugal and France had the most claims to land in the New World. C. Spain claimed all of Central and South America. D. Spain held claims in both modern India and the Philippine Islands. E. England had no claims in North America.
Which of the following is a correct statement about the way in which the late twelfth century marked a turning point in Japanese history?
a. It saw the emergence of the sh?gun as the de facto ruler of Japan. b. It began the shift towards rule by military houses. c. It initiated changes in family and social organization. d. All of these statements are correct.
The most important medium in determining the outcome of the election of 1960 was ________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).