Which of these would have been MOST likely to take the Oregon Trail?
a) Native Americans migrating from the east
b) Americans trying to settle on the west coast
c) people riding on the Transcontinental Railroads
d) escaped slaves trying to reach freedom in the North
b) Americans trying to settle on the west coast
The Oregon Trail operated during most of the 19th century. This was primarily used by Americans trying to settle on the west coast in the days before the relative ease of the Transcontinental Railroad. This was part of the nation's "Manifest Destiny," the philosophy that guided the expansion of the country.
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A. A company car B. Annual vacations C. Company-sponsored day-care centers D. Dental insurance
In the early 1800s, the ___ party emerged in support of government participation in commercial and industrial development, cautiously approached the topic of westward expansion, promoted corporations and banks, and received support from large Southern planters and Northerners with interests in business and manufacturing.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Following the Revolution of 1905, Nicholas II repudiated the concessions granted in the October Manifesto, especially:
a. A return to serfdom. b. An end to the war with Japan. c. An independent Duma. d. A pledge to abdicate within five years.
Facing a Republican Congress during his second term, Bill Clinton embraced more cautious and conservative policies, including notably his support for
a. ending affirmative action. b. the right to bear arms. c. a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale of tobacco. d. a welfare reform bill. e. campaign finance reform.