What is one key idea found in this political cartoon addressing the partisan rancor promoted by the press that was caused by William Cobbett, who was also known as "Peter Porcupine"?
A) Americans were pleased with the political attacks in the press.
B) The Republicans under Cobbett were successful in attacking the Federalists in the press.
C) Britain was the chief catalyst in urging Federalists to attack Republicans in the press.
D) Thomas Jefferson supported the attacks made by Cobbett in the press.
C
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Tecumseh
A. believed the only effective means to resist white settlers was Indian tribal unity. B. encouraged Indian assimilation into the United States to save their lives. C. led his forces against William Henry Harrison at the Battle of Tippecanoe. D. had a brother known as "the Shooting Star." E. experienced a mystical awakening in the process of recovering from alcoholism.
In 1892, the People's Party called for
A. the federal government to purchase surplus crops. B. government subsidies of water for agricultural use. C. a flat income tax for all rural businesses. D. a government network of crop warehouses. E. government subsidies of wheat, corn, and cotton.
What was a consequence of the secularization of bishops and abbots in the Early Middle Ages?
a. The collapse of Christian worship in many places b. Greater popular respect for the church c. A decline in the execution of their spiritual duties weakening the moral authority of the church d. Greater respect shown to the church and its officials by nobles e. The revival of Arianism
The Whig Party believed that government
a. was an agent of moral reform. b. was a necessary evil. c. was a corrupting influence on political leaders. d. offered the most the most effective means of ending slavery. e. should strengthen the military and embark on overseas expansion.