In response to the Khmer Rouge seizure of the U.S. ship Mayaguez, Gerald Ford
a. appealed to the United Nations for help in freeing the ship and crew.
b. apologized for the ship's accidental intrusion into Cambodian waters.
c. refused to negotiate with the Cambodians.
d. took no direct action and let events play themselves out.
e. ordered a rescue mission and a bombing attack.
e
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How could a territory become a state according to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
a. First a territory had to raise enough money to buy its land from the European country that owned it, and then the people could petition for statehood. b. Once the people of the territory had successfully subdued the Native American population, they could become a state. c. Territories had to elect officials and then write Articles of Confederation in order to become full-fledged states. d. Once the population reached 60,000, the residents could write a constitution and petition for statehood. e. After a period of eighteen years, territories could petition the federal government for permission to become states.
Both religious and economic factors made it easier for the French than the English to coexist with Indian cultures. Discuss those factors and explain why you agree or disagree.
What will be an ideal response?
When the Nez Perce began their flight, their plans were to
a) fall to the mountains, out of reach of American soldiers. b) join the Sioux in making organized resistance to U.S. exspansion. c) flee north to Canada. d) flee south to Mexico. e) flee up the west coast to Alaska.
It was common for creole persons in the New World to
a. attempt to hide their Native American ancestry. b. take very little role in government. c. celebrate their Native American ancestry. d. speak only Spanish.