Before the 1880s, most immigrants came from ________ after the 1880s, most immigrants came from ________.
A. the European continent; the British Isles
B. Ireland; Scandinavia
C. Europe; Latin America
D. northern and western Europe; southern and eastern Europe
Answer: D
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A) They wanted Columbus to sail to India, not Cathay. B) They believed that Columbus had underestimated the Earth’s circumference. C) They believed the Earth was round. D) They believed that Columbus had no intention of reaching Cathay and was presenting a false route simply to gain monetary support. E) They thought that Columbus would encounter too many hostile Indians on his proposed route.
All of the following were part of the 1984 election EXCEPT
A. President Ronald Reagan winning all but one state. B. Jesse Jackson making a bid for the Democratic nomination. C. the Republicans making large gains in the Senate and House. D. the Democratic Party choosing Walter Mondale as the presidential nominee. E. the first woman, Geraldine Ferraro, appearing on a major party national ticket.
Which of the following was NOT an influential factor in securing passage of the Compromise of 1850?
A. Clay originally submitted the compromise as an Omnibus Bill. B. Each bill was passed piecemeal, with different supporters. C. The president, who had threatened to veto the plan, died. D. Senator Douglas took over leadership of the pro-compromise forces.
Just before the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, the Japanese ambassadors:
a) warned the US that war was imminent; b) refused to meet with US diplomatic officials; c) met with US diplomats to negotiate peace; d) left Washington, DC and returned to Japan.