What environmentally damaging policy was supported by the 1902 Newlands or National Reclamation Act?

A) irrigation of farm lands
B) hard rock mining
C) desert cattle ranching
D) eradication of "pest" wolves and coyotes


Answer: A

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A. Reform movements progressed quickly with a supportive government. B. Government policies granted freedom to make liberal reforms. C. The reform movement was defeated completely under the conservative policies of Frederick William III. D. Violent revolutionaries took control of the government pushing their powerful agendas.

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In ancient Athens, ostraka were used to determine whether or not an accused person would be ________

A) executed B) imprisoned C) exiled D) fined

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During the revolutionary period, most Americans:

A) looked to national government to solve their problems. B) focused on the governments of their own states. C) adopted a conservative Tory political ideology. D) became less involved in politics.

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The authors argue that Spiritualists advocated women's rights because they also

A) were a persecuted group. B) fought against societal constraints in religion. C) believed only women could be mediums. D) believed in African American rights.

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