The text authors refer to a "neo-Hamiltonian" economic policy adopted by Republicans after the War of 1812. Explain why the Republicans, who had earlier detested Hamilton and his policies, adopted these same policies
What will be an ideal response?
Consider: lessons from the War of 1812 (tariff to protect new manufacturers, national bank to assure national government credit, etc.); Westward expansion (demand for internal improvements, cheap land); Postwar national pride (national interests supersede sectional interests)
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A. illegal advisory practices B. speech plagiarism C. unethical financial practices D. padding academic records
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A) announced its support of the New Deal. B) split over the issue of civil rights. C) attempted to impeach President Truman. D) campaigned on a pro-union platform. E) won majorities in the House and Senate.
The modern totalitarian state can be characterized by all of the following except
a. it made use of modern technology to control their subjects. b. it included only right-wing but never left-wing governments. c. it was led by a single leader. d. there was only one legal political party. e. it transcended traditional political labels of left and right.
The Truman administration responded in 1950 to the onset of fighting in Korea by
A. telling South Korea to stand down. B. calling on the United Nations to intervene. C. warning China not to intervene. D. declaring war on North Korea. E. threatening the use of atomic weapons.