The terms Old World and New World were used by Europeans beginning in the sixteenth century to distinguish between which of the following?
A. the Eastern Hemisphere and the Americas
B. ancient times and modern times
C. the Southern Hemisphere and the Northern Hemisphere
D. the eras before and after the rise of Christianity
Answer: A
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President Reagan frequently said that "government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem" and believed instead that
A) New Deal and Great Society programs should be expanded. B) an unfettered free market would result in prosperity. C) Americans should turn to religion for help and solace. D) the power of the executive should override that of Congress. E) welfare and other social programs should be continued by the states.
Africa was a large target for imperialists. Why?
A) The exploration in Africa had been limited to the north and west. Once central Africa was opened by the Belgians, every nation wanted access. B) A wealth of manpower was available to access natural resources in Africa. C) The vast untapped natural resources in conjunction with the strategic ports D) All of these E) None of these
Which statement is consistent with George Washington's Farewell Address?
a. The United States should avoid creating a market economy. b. America will be a better society if we learn to live without factories. c. Political parties are an inevitable part of a free republic. d. We should stay out of alliances that draw us into wars.
Trench warfare was characterized by ______________.
A. relative immobilization B. rampant disease C. deadly stalemates with numerous deaths D. an impassable section of territory called no man's land E. All of these.