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Before breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson did what?
A) He served overseas in the navy during World War II.
B) He organized a march for voting rights in Selma, Alabama.
C) He dropped as a paratrooper in Normandy for D-Day.
D) He opposed segregated seating on a bus at Fort Hood, Texas.
E) He attempted to break the color barrier of the National Basketball Association.
A) He served overseas in the navy during World War II.
B) He organized a march for voting rights in Selma, Alabama.
C) He dropped as a paratrooper in Normandy for D-Day.
D) He opposed segregated seating on a bus at Fort Hood, Texas.
E) He attempted to break the color barrier of the National Basketball Association.
On Jul 02, 2024
D
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Issued by President Roosevelt in 1941, Executive Order No. 8802 __________________.
A) fully integrated the United States armed forces
B) offered direct assistance to African Americans who wanted to move out of the South
C) created a presidential commission to study and recommend ways to alleviate wage discrimination based on race and sex
D) prohibited racial discrimination in the employment of workers in war industries and in the government
A) fully integrated the United States armed forces
B) offered direct assistance to African Americans who wanted to move out of the South
C) created a presidential commission to study and recommend ways to alleviate wage discrimination based on race and sex
D) prohibited racial discrimination in the employment of workers in war industries and in the government
On Jul 01, 2024
D
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Explain the importance of Joe Louis's victory over German boxer Max Schmeling in 1938.
On Jun 29, 2024
For many this was a proxy contest between the two nations, and it was a particular satisfaction for African-Americans to see "the Brown bomber" defeat an athlete from the "master race."
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In the past, depressions had hurt the labor movement; however, labor made great strides during the New Deal.
On Jun 01, 2024
True
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__________________ promoted religious independence as well as fairer treatment of the Indians.
A) Roger Williams
B) John Winthrop
C) all Puritans in New England colonies
D) John Rolfe
A) Roger Williams
B) John Winthrop
C) all Puritans in New England colonies
D) John Rolfe
On May 30, 2024
A
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What staple was the key to making Carolina an extremely hierarchical society, ruled by the wealthiest elite in English North America?
A) wheat
B) rice
C) potatoes
D) tobacco
E) sugarcane
A) wheat
B) rice
C) potatoes
D) tobacco
E) sugarcane
On May 28, 2024
B
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Examine the factors that led to the Texas independence movement, and explain the outcome of that movement.
On May 27, 2024
The Texas independence movement was primarily driven by several key factors. One of the main factors was the growing tensions between the Mexican government and the Anglo-American settlers in Texas. The Mexican government, under President Santa Anna, had implemented policies that the Texan settlers found oppressive and unfair, leading to a desire for greater autonomy.
Another factor was the desire for economic and political freedom. Many Texan settlers were attracted to the region by the promise of cheap land and economic opportunity. However, they soon became disillusioned with the Mexican government's interference in their affairs and sought independence to govern themselves and pursue their own economic interests.
Additionally, cultural and ideological differences between the Mexican government and the Anglo-American settlers played a significant role in fueling the independence movement. The Texan settlers were predominantly Protestant and English-speaking, while the Mexican government was Catholic and Spanish-speaking. These differences in language, religion, and culture contributed to a sense of alienation and a desire for self-governance.
The outcome of the Texas independence movement was the establishment of the Republic of Texas in 1836. After a series of battles, including the famous Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto, the Texan forces, led by Sam Houston, achieved a decisive victory over the Mexican army. As a result, Texas gained its independence and became a sovereign nation.
However, the Republic of Texas faced numerous challenges, including financial difficulties and threats from Mexico. In 1845, Texas was annexed by the United States and became the 28th state, leading to further tensions between the US and Mexico and ultimately contributing to the outbreak of the Mexican-American War.
Overall, the Texas independence movement was driven by a combination of political, economic, and cultural factors, and its outcome had far-reaching implications for the history of both Texas and the United States.
Another factor was the desire for economic and political freedom. Many Texan settlers were attracted to the region by the promise of cheap land and economic opportunity. However, they soon became disillusioned with the Mexican government's interference in their affairs and sought independence to govern themselves and pursue their own economic interests.
Additionally, cultural and ideological differences between the Mexican government and the Anglo-American settlers played a significant role in fueling the independence movement. The Texan settlers were predominantly Protestant and English-speaking, while the Mexican government was Catholic and Spanish-speaking. These differences in language, religion, and culture contributed to a sense of alienation and a desire for self-governance.
The outcome of the Texas independence movement was the establishment of the Republic of Texas in 1836. After a series of battles, including the famous Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto, the Texan forces, led by Sam Houston, achieved a decisive victory over the Mexican army. As a result, Texas gained its independence and became a sovereign nation.
However, the Republic of Texas faced numerous challenges, including financial difficulties and threats from Mexico. In 1845, Texas was annexed by the United States and became the 28th state, leading to further tensions between the US and Mexico and ultimately contributing to the outbreak of the Mexican-American War.
Overall, the Texas independence movement was driven by a combination of political, economic, and cultural factors, and its outcome had far-reaching implications for the history of both Texas and the United States.