In the late 1800s, free and unlimited coinage of silver was supported by farmers primarily because they hoped this policy would
(a) make foreign crop prices less competitive
(b) allow farmers to grow a greater variety of crops
(c) increase crop prices and make it easier to repay loans
(d) bring about political equality between rural and urban residents
Answer: (c) increase crop prices and make it easier to repay loans
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A. were usually artisans who brought needed skills to the area. B. provided a relatively cheap and abundant source of labor for Chesapeake tobacco planters. C. brought new ideas concerning the cultivation and cure of tobacco. D. provided labor for important public projects undertaken by the colonial governments of Virginia and Maryland.
Note the specific steps taken by Italy and Germany in the 1930s that were in direct violation of the terms of the Treaty of Versailles.
What will be an ideal response?
Senator George Norris opposed American entry into World War I because
a. he had been born in Germany. b. he believed it was only for financial considerations. c. many Irish-Americans lived in his home state of Nebraska. d. he disliked the imperialistic goals of Britain and France.
President Roosevelt's first response to the war in Europe was to request that Congress extend a "lend-lease" plan to the Allies
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.