How did John Tyler become president?
A) He ran a compelling third-party campaign.
B) He was selected for the position by the House of Representatives.
C) He inherited the position after William Henry Harrison died.
D) He won more votes in the Electoral College despite coming in second in the popular vote.
E) He rallied women behind his campaign.
C
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Which of the following examples of New Deal legislation is correctly paired with what its purpose?
A) National Youth Administration: Launched a federal-state program of workers' pensions, unemployment insurance, and other welfare benefits. B) Fair Labor Standards Act: Banned child labor and set a national minimum wage. C) Federal Securities Exchange Act: Raised taxes on corporations and the wealthy. D) National Housing Act: Halted sale of tribal lands and enabled tribes to regain unallocated lands. E) Public Utilities Holding Company Act: Guaranteed unions' collective-bargaining rights and outlawed anti-union practices.
How did the levée en masse create a massive army?
A. by conscription and directing the entire economy toward war production B. by hiring mercenaries with funds confiscated from the First and Second Estates C. by raising volunteers from the urban working class D. by allowing wealthy landowners exemptions from taxes if they would recruit and equip soldiers
Prior to contact with China, Koreans believed in the practice of certain individuals being able to contact ancestors and the invisible spirit world. This religion is called
a. Hinduism. b. Christianity. c. Islam. d. Shamanism. e. Atheism.
__________ is one of the only presidents to accomplish all of his major goals in his first presidential term.
a. James Polk b. John Tyler c. Zachary Taylor d. Andrew Jackson