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How did Japan accommodate the United States' recognition of Japan's claims on Korea?
A) It barred Japanese workers from emigrating to the United States.
B) It provided cheap labor for Hawaii's sugar plantations.
C) It promised to contain Russia in Manchuria.
D) It promised not to interfere with American interests in the Philippines.
A) It barred Japanese workers from emigrating to the United States.
B) It provided cheap labor for Hawaii's sugar plantations.
C) It promised to contain Russia in Manchuria.
D) It promised not to interfere with American interests in the Philippines.
On Jul 26, 2024
D
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Passed by Congress in the face of President Johnson's veto, the Civil Rights Act of 1866:
A) Forced state courts in the South to practice equality by placing them under the watchful eye of the federal judiciary
B) Guaranteed equality of economic opportunity by barring discrimination in employment on the basis of race
C) Was the first attempt by Congress to desegregate educational facilities in the South
D) Guaranteed the right to vote to all adult males with the equivalent of a third-grade education
A) Forced state courts in the South to practice equality by placing them under the watchful eye of the federal judiciary
B) Guaranteed equality of economic opportunity by barring discrimination in employment on the basis of race
C) Was the first attempt by Congress to desegregate educational facilities in the South
D) Guaranteed the right to vote to all adult males with the equivalent of a third-grade education
On Jul 22, 2024
A
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Following the Revolution which state temporarily allowed women to vote?
A) New York
B) Pennsylvania
C) New Hampshire
D) New Jersey
A) New York
B) Pennsylvania
C) New Hampshire
D) New Jersey
On Jun 25, 2024
D
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What country provided support for Francisco Franco's regime after the Second World War,resisting attempts to sanction Spain for its support of the Axis powers?
A) the United Kingdom
B) France
C) the Soviet Union
D) China
E) the United States
A) the United Kingdom
B) France
C) the Soviet Union
D) China
E) the United States
On Jun 19, 2024
E
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Which of the following correctly characterizes the penny press?
A) Penny newspapers were affiliated with a political party and relied on politicians for a great deal of their content.
B) The penny press had no hired reporters, and their content was based solely on readers' letters.
C) Rather than relying on subscriptions and political contributions for their revenue, penny newspapers were sold by newsboys on the street and earned money from advertising.
D) Penny newspapers catered primarily to wealthy urbanites and covered mostly financial and commercial news.
A) Penny newspapers were affiliated with a political party and relied on politicians for a great deal of their content.
B) The penny press had no hired reporters, and their content was based solely on readers' letters.
C) Rather than relying on subscriptions and political contributions for their revenue, penny newspapers were sold by newsboys on the street and earned money from advertising.
D) Penny newspapers catered primarily to wealthy urbanites and covered mostly financial and commercial news.
On May 26, 2024
C
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As in the Spanish empire, British North America developed a distinctive mulatto, or mixed-race, class.
On May 22, 2024
False
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What political,economic,and social structures made Italian unification difficult?
On May 18, 2024
A strong answer would include
-the fact that the Italian peninsula was politically disunited and divided by different regions whose people were not in agreement as to a common future.
-the fact Italy was also disunited economically,as northern Italy was much more prosperous than southern Italy.
-an acknowledgment of the presence of the Habsburg monarchy in the northern half of Italy.Austria was a powerful country that could not be easily intimidated or defeated.
-an acknowledgment of the pope's influence and temporal control over the Papal States around Rome.
-an explanation that various provincial elites had local power and were not eager to share it with others or to change their ways.
-the fact that the Italian peninsula was politically disunited and divided by different regions whose people were not in agreement as to a common future.
-the fact Italy was also disunited economically,as northern Italy was much more prosperous than southern Italy.
-an acknowledgment of the presence of the Habsburg monarchy in the northern half of Italy.Austria was a powerful country that could not be easily intimidated or defeated.
-an acknowledgment of the pope's influence and temporal control over the Papal States around Rome.
-an explanation that various provincial elites had local power and were not eager to share it with others or to change their ways.
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John Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers, led a walkout that resulted in the creation of a new labor organization that sought industrial freedom for American workers.
On May 15, 2024
True
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The Bargain of 1877
A) allowed Samuel Tilden to become president.
B) led to the appointment of a southerner as postmaster general.
C) marked a compromise between Radical and Liberal Republicans.
D) called for the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment.
E) was made by Grant to prevent his impeachment over the Whiskey Ring.
A) allowed Samuel Tilden to become president.
B) led to the appointment of a southerner as postmaster general.
C) marked a compromise between Radical and Liberal Republicans.
D) called for the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment.
E) was made by Grant to prevent his impeachment over the Whiskey Ring.
On May 11, 2024
B
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Identify who, what, where, when, and/or why the following are important:
1. St. Louis World's Fair
2. "open door" policies
3. "nationals"
4. Hawaii's "bayonet constitution"
5. "Rough Riders"
6. Insular Cases
7. "gugus"
8. "Buffalo Soldiers"
9. Boer War
10. United Fruit Company
1. St. Louis World's Fair
2. "open door" policies
3. "nationals"
4. Hawaii's "bayonet constitution"
5. "Rough Riders"
6. Insular Cases
7. "gugus"
8. "Buffalo Soldiers"
9. Boer War
10. United Fruit Company
On May 08, 2024
1. **St. Louis World's Fair**: The St. Louis World's Fair, also known as the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was held in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1904. It was important because it celebrated the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase and showcased the economic and industrial progress of the United States and the world. It also had significant cultural impacts, introducing new foods, technologies, and cultural practices to the American public.
2. **"Open Door" policies**: The Open Door policy refers to a series of diplomatic notes circulated by U.S. Secretary of State John Hay in 1899-1900, which proposed equal trading rights for all nations in China and the preservation of China's territorial integrity. This policy was important because it aimed to prevent any single nation from monopolizing trade with China, and it reflected the United States' growing involvement in international affairs.
3. **"Nationals"**: In the context of international relations and law, "nationals" are individuals who are subjects or citizens of a particular nation and are entitled to its protection. They are important because their status determines their rights and obligations within their own country and when abroad.
4. **Hawaii's "Bayonet Constitution"**: The Bayonet Constitution was imposed on King Kal?kaua of Hawaii in 1887 by a group of white businessmen and landowners. It was important because it significantly reduced the power of the Hawaiian monarchy, increased the influence of American and European residents, and disenfranchised many native Hawaiians. This set the stage for the eventual annexation of Hawaii by the United States in 1898.
5. **"Rough Riders"**: The Rough Riders were a volunteer cavalry regiment led by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War in 1898. They are important because they played a key role in the Battle of San Juan Hill, which was one of the most significant battles of the war, and their exploits received widespread publicity, contributing to Roosevelt's national reputation and his eventual rise to the presidency.
6. **Insular Cases**: The Insular Cases are a series of Supreme Court decisions made in the early 1900s regarding the status of U.S. territories acquired in the Spanish-American War, such as Puerto Rico and the Philippines. They are important because they determined that inhabitants of these territories did not necessarily have all the constitutional rights of U.S. citizens, which has had lasting implications for the relationship between the United States and its territories.
7. **"Gugus"**: This term is not widely recognized in historical or contemporary contexts and may be a misspelling or misinterpretation. Without further context, it is difficult to provide an explanation of its importance.
8. **"Buffalo Soldiers"**: Buffalo Soldiers was a term used for the African American regiments of the U.S. Army that served on the Western frontier following the Civil War. They are important because they played a significant role in the Indian Wars, the protection of national parks, and the expansion of the American West, all while facing discrimination and segregation.
9. **Boer War**: The Boer War (1899-1902) was fought between the British Empire and two Boer states, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, over the Empire's influence in South Africa. It is important because it was one of the first modern "total wars," involved guerrilla warfare, and led to significant changes in military tactics. The war also had profound effects on the region's political landscape, ultimately leading to the formation of the Union of South Africa.
10. **United Fruit Company**: The United Fruit Company was an American corporation that traded in tropical fruit, primarily bananas, grown on Central and South American plantations. It is important because it had significant economic and political influence in the regions where it operated, often leading to accusations of exploitative practices and involvement in local politics, which contributed to the term "banana republics" for countries heavily influenced by private corporations.
2. **"Open Door" policies**: The Open Door policy refers to a series of diplomatic notes circulated by U.S. Secretary of State John Hay in 1899-1900, which proposed equal trading rights for all nations in China and the preservation of China's territorial integrity. This policy was important because it aimed to prevent any single nation from monopolizing trade with China, and it reflected the United States' growing involvement in international affairs.
3. **"Nationals"**: In the context of international relations and law, "nationals" are individuals who are subjects or citizens of a particular nation and are entitled to its protection. They are important because their status determines their rights and obligations within their own country and when abroad.
4. **Hawaii's "Bayonet Constitution"**: The Bayonet Constitution was imposed on King Kal?kaua of Hawaii in 1887 by a group of white businessmen and landowners. It was important because it significantly reduced the power of the Hawaiian monarchy, increased the influence of American and European residents, and disenfranchised many native Hawaiians. This set the stage for the eventual annexation of Hawaii by the United States in 1898.
5. **"Rough Riders"**: The Rough Riders were a volunteer cavalry regiment led by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War in 1898. They are important because they played a key role in the Battle of San Juan Hill, which was one of the most significant battles of the war, and their exploits received widespread publicity, contributing to Roosevelt's national reputation and his eventual rise to the presidency.
6. **Insular Cases**: The Insular Cases are a series of Supreme Court decisions made in the early 1900s regarding the status of U.S. territories acquired in the Spanish-American War, such as Puerto Rico and the Philippines. They are important because they determined that inhabitants of these territories did not necessarily have all the constitutional rights of U.S. citizens, which has had lasting implications for the relationship between the United States and its territories.
7. **"Gugus"**: This term is not widely recognized in historical or contemporary contexts and may be a misspelling or misinterpretation. Without further context, it is difficult to provide an explanation of its importance.
8. **"Buffalo Soldiers"**: Buffalo Soldiers was a term used for the African American regiments of the U.S. Army that served on the Western frontier following the Civil War. They are important because they played a significant role in the Indian Wars, the protection of national parks, and the expansion of the American West, all while facing discrimination and segregation.
9. **Boer War**: The Boer War (1899-1902) was fought between the British Empire and two Boer states, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, over the Empire's influence in South Africa. It is important because it was one of the first modern "total wars," involved guerrilla warfare, and led to significant changes in military tactics. The war also had profound effects on the region's political landscape, ultimately leading to the formation of the Union of South Africa.
10. **United Fruit Company**: The United Fruit Company was an American corporation that traded in tropical fruit, primarily bananas, grown on Central and South American plantations. It is important because it had significant economic and political influence in the regions where it operated, often leading to accusations of exploitative practices and involvement in local politics, which contributed to the term "banana republics" for countries heavily influenced by private corporations.