What effect did the end of World War II have on American women who worked in defense industries during the war?
(a) They were invited to join labor unions.
(b) Their jobs were taken by returning servicemen.
(c) Their wages were increased to match those of male workers.
(d) Their contributions were rewarded by the government.
Answer: (d) Their contributions were rewarded by the government.
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a. was designed to encourage grass-roots citizen involvement. b. was first developed and implemented in Madison, Wisconsin. c. was designed to remove politics from municipal administration. d. was designed to insure party responsibility for urban management. e. opened urban politics to new immigrants.
In what ways was the Lewis and Clark expedition a success?
A) It forced France to sell to the United States the parcel of land known as the Louisiana Purchase. B) It forced Britain out of military posts in the West. C) It fulfilled Jefferson's scientific expectations and reaffirmed his faith in the future prosperity of the United States. D) It discovered a direct water route from coast to coast of the continental United States. E) It established peaceful relations with most of the Native American tribes in the West.
The Dawes Act of 1887:
a) empowered Indians. b) sought to break up the tribal system. c) assured Indian autonomy. d) was a great success.
To date, the Chinese Communist Party has been able to retain power, while that of the Soviet Union lost control of its state apparatus. Why do you think that is? Explain.
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