What did Dickens's writings do for society?
A) They brought attention to the plight of the poor in a fun and entertaining style.
B) They introduced the English world to the reality of corruption.
C) They allowed the world a glimpse into the lives little regarded or cared for.
D) They helped to bring about reform legislation for the factory workers.
E) All of these
E
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The federal regulatory board, established in 1887 by Congress to supervise the affairs of railroads, investigate complaints, and issue "cease and desist" orders against railroads acting illegally, was the
A) Federal Railroad Commission. B) Interstate Commerce Commission. C) Federal Transportation Board. D) General Services Administration.
At the outset of the Chinese civil war, what was Josef Stalin's reaction?
a. He trusted and admired the independent-minded communist leader Mao Zedong. b. He did not expect a communist victory. c. He sent troops to aid the communist faction. d. He supported Chiang Kai-shek. e. He agreed to bomb Chinese border towns.
In 1948, President Harry Truman responded to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin by
A. creating a blockade of East Berlin. B. airlifting supplies to West Berlin. C. threatening war with the Soviet Union. D. encouraging the United Nations to pass economic sanctions. E. sending American paratroopers into West Berlin.
The first major league baseball team located on the West Coast was the
A) Oakland Athletics. B) Los Angeles Angels. C) Seattle Pilots. D) Los Angeles Dodgers.