During the Civil War, riots broke out in New York City in opposition to the _____ which had been imposed by Lincoln.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: Draft
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A) The city-state was largely made up of subject peoples. B) Athens and Sparta were in conflict from their beginnings. C) Persia had made Sparta the target of its aggression. D) Sparta had made an enemy of Crete.
The Lewis and Clark expedition ________
A) at last discovered the long-sought Northwest Passage B) traveled up the Missouri River to the Pacific Northwest C) explored the desert Southwest, including Pike’s Peak and the Grand Canyon D) had to fight its way through the domains of several hostile Indian tribes E) was assisted by a young Shoshone woman named Pocahontas
Which best describes the “gang” labor performed by many slaves on large plantations?
A) A group of white overseers pushed a small group of slaves to work around the clock. B) Large groups of slaves worked side by side with their masters. C) Groups of slaves worked from sunrise to sunset under a white overseer. D) Slaves worked at their own pace with little supervision during an eight-hour day. E) Large groups of slaves worked together to accomplish major projects.
Which trade federation's demise led to the necessity for a woman's union?
A) American Federation of Labor B) National Women's Trade Union League C) Women's Educational and Industrial Union D) Knights of Labor