In the episode, Alexander Hamilton laments (complained) the inaction of the government to enforce the law put forth by the Articles of Confederation. Review the Articles. List at least two issues or problems you see that would back up Hamilton’s view.
What will be an ideal response?
There could be no national army or court system, and each state could print its own currency.
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President Reagan's policies toward the Soviet Union changed in his second term when Reagan __________
a. focused more on destroying the Soviet Union's economy than on the arms race b. trusted the Soviet Union more, so that it became America's closest ally c. trusted the Soviet Union less, and refused to negotiate with its leaders d. was more willing to cooperate with the Soviet Union e. was more eager to break up the Soviet Union
What is one reason that cotton cultivation spread westward after 1820?
A) Cotton depleted the soil of nutrients, so growers needed fresh land. B) Cotton cultivation required much labor, and the western slave trade was thriving. C) An economic boom was taking place in western cities. D) Textile mills had sprung up in Texas, providing a new market for cotton. E) Canals had reached westward to the new plantations.
What did the defeat of Austria at the Battle of Sadowa accomplish for Bismarck?
A) It established the North German Confederation. B) Napoleon III agreed not to oppose Bismarck?s unification plans in hopes that Bismarck would support French territorial gains. C) Prussia annexed Mecklenburg. D) It avenged the humiliation at Olm_tz. E) all of the above.
Why was it difficult to set up a new government in post-Revolutionary America?
a. Each of the thirteen sovereign states had their own unique form of government. b. Few people wanted to serve as political leaders. c. Economic problems after the war complicated the situation for the new nation. d. The various states had little experience with self-government and were confused about how to proceed. e. There was much unity in the new nation but not many ideas about how best to govern.