Matthew Lyon of Vermont created controversy as a member of Congress because he
A. had previously been a newspaper publisher.
B. threatened the establishment.
C. had spit in the face of the president.
D. was of aristocratic pedigree.
Answer: B
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The popularity of bicycling in the late 1800s led to
A. the formation of immigrant "bike gangs" that terrorized neighborhoods. B. fear that the automobile and related industries would be adversely affected. C. the founding of the asphalt paving industry in America. D. more practical and comfortable clothing styles for women.
Who were the sepoys?
A) a private army of native troops in the service of the East India Company B) a small elite British civil service stationed in India C) a political organization of Indians motivated by nationalism D) the caste of Indians who were most often the targets of racial discrimination E) the ethnic nickname most British used for Indian leaders that they disliked
By 1800 the United States would be best described as:
A) an overwhelmingly rural nation. B) a mainly urban nation. C) a more commercial than agricultural nation. D) economically self-sufficient.
The Seven Years’ War in the New World was ultimately won by the superiority and tactical maneuvering of _________over the French forces.
a. Great Britain’s European allies b. Great Britain’s Indian allies c. the British Army d. the British navy