History Questions and Answers

help me practice the russian revolution from grade 11 textbook

The group Young Italy formed because Italians were unhappy about a. unrest and rebellions. b. the spread of nationalism. c. the new king of Sardinia. d. rule by foreign nations.

"Theodore Roosevelt writes that part of the overuse of natural resources can be blamed partly on Group of answer choices Native American land rights. immigration patterns in the West. poor ranching techniques."

"Which of the following actions is an example of salutary neglect? a.) A New England trader routinely smuggles in raw sugar from the West Indies with no penalties. b.) A royal governor exercises greater control in local politics than the colonial assembly does. c.) A colonial merchant ships tobacco and cotton grown in the colonies to England. d.) The British parliament exerts greater independence and control over English law."

"What were two weaknesses of the First New Deal? It created tension within labor unions. It caused people to distrust the banks. It failed to properly regulate the banks. It created a huge national deficit. It failed to end massive unemployment."

What was a goal of the early civil rights movement in the United States?

List five characteristics of the Victorian Era.

What factors contributed to General Burgoyne's defeat at Saratoga?

What was a difference between the First Great Awakening and the Second Great Awakening?

What is the meaning of historical context? A. Events surrounding a particular event B. The act of studying the past C. Comparing the opinions of historians D. The reliability of a source

What are the advantages and disadvantages of isolationism?

What is the origin of the saying "The beatings will continue until morale improves"?

Why was Terminal Island cleared out? A. There was a bomb threat. B. The Japanese workers rioted. C. It was considered dangerous to have Asians too close to the Long Beach Naval Station. D. The factories closed.

According to the Charter of 1732, what were three good reasons for establishing the colony of Georgia?

Which of the following best defines emancipation? A. the purchase of an enslaved person B. the end of the practice of slavery C. the freeing of all enslaved people D. the practice of educating enslaved people

The primary significance of the storming of the Bastille was that: A. It was the most violent act in the French Revolution. B. It clearly challenged the monarchy through violence. C. It freed prisoners. D. It seized ammunition.

What is NOT an example of Black Codes? A. Blacks may not vote B. Only white men can serve on juries in Texas C. Blacks may not get employment as a mechanic D. Blacks may not quit their working contract without punishment

When were the first free elections in Argentina held? A. 1980 B. 1983 C. 1986 D. 1989

Why did the Spanish agree to give up the territory of Florida to the United States? A. The United States threatened to declare war on Spain. B. Spain had difficulty controlling the territory. C. Spain was concerned about a revolt by enslaved people. D. The United States offered to purchase it for a large sum.

Which part of the country supported Jackson the most? Why?

Which model of democracy does Brutus No. 1 describe? How do you know?

When did the European Renaissance occur? A. 1600s B. 1400s C. 1500s D. 1700s

Why did Spain agree to give Florida to the United States? A. Spain was worried about losing Texas to the United States. B. The United States won Florida as part of the War of 1812. C. The United States defeated Spain in battle.

How was the Sugar Act important to the American Revolution?

What are the three "unalienable" rights, according to the Declaration of Independence?

"Why can the Battle of Trenton be considered a turning point in the Revolution? A. The British withdrew to New York. B. British confidence in winning the war rose to a new level. C. General William Howe was killed in the battle. D. A new wave of support for the Patriots encouraged recruitment."

"Which of the following is the best example of ""yellow journalism"" as practiced in the late 1800s? A. Several Sailors Die in Maine Sinking B. Anti-Imperialists Oppose War with Spain C. Maine Split by Enemy's Secret Infernal Machine D. Maine Sunk in Havana Harbor"

"What was the purpose of the Dawes Act of 1887? a. To provide tribe-owned land to Native American tribes for their exclusive use and control. b. To promote the assimilation of Native Americans into mainstream American society. c. To establish a fair trading system between Native Americans and European settlers. d. To ensure the preservation of Native American languages and cultures. How did the Dawes Act impact Native American communities? a. It allowed Native Americans to keep their traditional way of life intact. b. It resulted in the loss of millions of acres of Native American land."

"What caused the Indian Wars of the 1860s–1870s? A. Economic disputes B. Religious differences C. Westward expansion of settlers D. Political alliances"

"Why was the Jay Treaty of 1795 hugely unpopular with the American public? A. The treaty did not address the British impressment of Americans. B. It allowed the British the right to trade in the West Indies, threatening the American slave trade. C. The treaty let the British stay in the Northwest indefinitely but dismissed claims of the British seizing American ships."

"Which of the following best summarizes the goal of the Constitutional Convention? A. To choose delegates for Congress B. To draft the Articles of Confederation C. To create a system for electing the first President of the United States D. To revise the Articles of Confederation with a better system of government"

"Which of the following led directly to the fall of the Soviet Union? A. Not enough food being grown B. Too much money spent on consumer products C. Too much spending on the military D. Not enough taxes being collected"

What were the two sides of the Civil War named? Who fought on each side?

What are examples of states that would support the Virginia Plan?

Does anyone know five grievances from the Declaration of Independence?

"What was the primary significance of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire? A. It sparked city-wide protests against the use of child laborers. B. It drew public attention to the poor working conditions of many unskilled laborers. C. It led to the passage of the Tenement Reform Law. D. It inspired the creation of New York City's first government-funded fire department."

Which phrase best explains the meaning of Manifest Destiny? A. The American struggle for independence from the British king. B. The expansion of the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts. C. The claim of states like Texas over the right to use slaves on plantations. D. The spread of the Catholic religion across North America.

Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Schlieffen Plan.

What was NOT a major motivating factor for the European powers in their Scramble for Africa? A. To seek cheaper labor B. Business investment C. To purchase slaves D. To bring Christianity and civilization to Africa The region of West Africa was controlled mainly by the: A. Portuguese B. British C. French D. Dutch E. Spanish

Why was Dr. Linus Pauling unpopular in some circles? A. Dr. Pauling was unpopular due to his opinion on nuclear weapons testing. B. Dr. Pauling was unpopular due to his work in antibiotics. C. Dr. Pauling was unpopular due to his immigration status. D. Dr. Pauling was unpopular due to his belief in mandatory vaccine inoculations.