The late nineteenth century was characterized by a boom-and-bust business cycle of precipitous declines, followed by slow but steady recoveries. Why did the Great Depression of the 1930s fail to follow this pattern?
What will be an ideal response?
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How did the Cold War impact African Americans in world affairs?
A) It expanded the level of segregation in the United States. B) It expanded the number of race riots taking place in the United States. C) It prevented an expansion of the role of blacks in the international arena. D) It gave new importance to the voices of blacks in the international arena.
Britain's New Poor Law of 1834 established workhouses for the unemployed where the living conditions were designed to be intentionally miserable and cruel so that people would be encouraged to leave the workhouse and find employment
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. Act of Supremacy
What will be an ideal response?
Unlike the British in India, the French in Indochina
A) encouraged conversion to Christianity. B) recruited local peoples into their colonial army. C) worked closely with local elites. D) promoted domestic industries. E) had no obvious racial bias.