Vice President John C. Calhoun and Secretary of State Martin Van Buren had the same position on the right of states to secede
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The French Revolution and the ensuing war between France and Great Britain tended to
A) widen the split between American political parties. B) unite all political parties to oppose the principles of the French Revolution. C) undermine America's close relationship with England. D) unite all political parties to support the principles of the French Revolution.
The first bicycles were made of:
A. rubber. B. wood. C. metal. D. plastic. E. cloth.
Why did it take until the 1860s to build a transcontinental railroad?
A) The needed land was designated as Indian territory. B) There was a shortage of workers. C) The federal government refused to provide land grants for railroad companies. D) Bankers were not willing to back such a risky investment. E) Sectional quarrels developed over the route to be taken.
Which of the following was an argument made in support of a ban on importing slaves?
a) Slavery discouraged arts and manufactures. b) South Carolina had already banned the importation of slaves. c) Western territories and states did not need slaves. d) Work completed by slaves was better than work created by free labor.