How important were ordinary Americans in the resistance movement?
What will be an ideal response?
Students may note that the headliners were members of the elite: George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. But resistance by artisans and laborers in urban areas was crucial. Students may discuss the Sons of Liberty as an example of how non-elites played active roles. (Better students may note, however, that Samuel Adams was clearly a member of the elite but also the leader of the Sons of Liberty.) Students should also recognize the significant role of the Daughters of Liberty and women in general.
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Why did Montesquieu believe that republican government could not flourish in a large territory?
a. If the people lost direct control over their representatives, they would fall prey to tyrants. b. Republics only functioned well when all citizens knew and liked each other. c. In ancient times, several large republics had failed. d. Republican government required a small, homogenous population.
How did President Grant's administration respond to the anti-black violence, as shown in this image from Moore County, North Carolina, that was used by terrorist organizations such as the Ku Klux Klan?
A) It appointed Redeemer governments in the South to protect African Americans. B) It passed Enforcement Acts that outlawed "armed combinations" that deprived anyone's civil rights. C) It expanded the powers of the Freedmen's Bureau to protect blacks in the South. D) It sent larger numbers of federal troops to the Southern states to maintain law and order.
Which of these is NOT a true statement about the experience of slavery for women?
a. Female slaves worked a much longer day than male slaves. b. After toiling in the fields, female slaves spent their evenings spinning or making clothes for their families. c. Slave women lived in fear of sexual violence from white masters. d. Female slaves made up the majority of early imports to the colonies. e. Women constantly sought ways to preserve their dignity under the slave system.
Explain why George Kennan became an opponent of the policies recommended under NSC-68.
What will be an ideal response?