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What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas? A. to end a war between Spain and Portugal B. to give Portugal control over the Spice Islands C. to divide the non-European world between Spain and Portugal D. to create a trade agreement between Portuguese and Muslim traders

Explain two examples of how Theodore Roosevelt asserted U.S. imperialism. Respond in at least four sentences.

Choose the THREE contributing factors that led to the First Red Scare. A. The spread of communism and anarchism in the American Labor movement B. The spread of McCarthyism in the United States C. The Russian Revolution D. FDR's New Deal program E. The influence of hyper-nationalism from World War I

What is the difference between the NVA, ARVN, and the VC?

The Zhou dynasty came after which dynasty? A. Qin B. Han C. Chin D. Shang

What were the benefits and drawbacks of oligarchy in ancient Sparta?

What were the main goals of the Enlightenment? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

Where was Gallipoli located? A. In the Ottoman Empire B. On the Black Sea C. On the eastern side of Germany D. In the northeast part of France

Select all that apply. What were four positive results of the Pinckney Treaty? It guaranteed that the Ohio River would be open for its entire length to Americans. The thirty-first parallel would be the agreed-upon boundary between the United States and Spanish holdings. The people of Kentucky and Tennessee would remain loyal to the United States. The port of New Orleans would be open for trade for a period of three years. It guaranteed that the Mississippi River would be open for its entire length to Americans.

Christopher Columbus called the Tainos "los Indios" because he thought he was in: A. Mexico B. the Canary Islands C. the Indies D. Indonesia

Which of the following was a result of the Munich Conference? A. The Germans were not allowed to form a union with Austria. B. Britain and France agreed to Hitler's demands. C. The Germans were prohibited from taking the Sudetenland. D. Britain and France signed a nonaggression pact with Germany.

What is one reason colonists came to America? A. Freedom B. To join a civic group C. For the experience traveling across the ocean D. None of the above

Why is the Yellow River (Huang He River) sometimes referred to as "China's sorrow" in Chinese history?

What were three major sporting events during the 1960s and the dates they took place?

Explain three causes of the Spanish-American War of 1898.

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? A. Youngest member of the Constitutional Convention B. 3rd President of the U.S. C. U.S. Diplomat

What factors contributed to the Watts riots of 1965? A. Racism against white officers B. Fear that segregation would end C. Frustration with the civil rights movement D. Anger over widespread racism

List 10 of the grievances by the colonists that are identified in the Declaration of Independence.

Arrange the events involving Iran in chronological order. Shah Reza Khan steps down from power. Mohammed Reza Pahlavi succeeds his father. The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) helps overthrow Mohammed Mossadegh. The Islamic Republic of Iran is established. Iraq attacks Iran.

Select the countries that were Roman Catholic in the year 1600: Spain Germany England Austria France

Who fired the first shot of the Civil War at Fort Sumter? A. Confederacy B. British C. French D. Union

What other factors finally made it possible for Europeans to colonize Africa?

The main goal of the American Revolution was to: A. establish a constitutional monarchy. B. fight high inequality. C. gain independence. D. strengthen Parliament.

Most members of the Shawnee, Creek, Cherokee, and Iroquois sided with which side during the Revolutionary War? A. Most Shawnee and Creek sided with the Americans, while most Cherokee and Iroquois sided with the British. B. British C. Americans D. Neither; they refused to get involved.

The overall practical political purpose of the court of Versailles was to: A. Serve as Louis XIV's residence from which to survey Paris. B. Act as a reception hall for state affairs. C. Give Louis XIV a life of privacy away from spies. D. Isolate Louis XIV from any contact with the bourgeoisie and other members of the old Third Estate. E. Reduce the independence of the high nobility and royal princes.

How old was Thomas Jefferson when he became president?

Which of these factors led to the decline and eventual collapse of the Western Roman Empire? Select all that apply. A. Constantine was a weak ruler. B. Inflation was causing economic problems. C. People were less interested in serving in government or in the military. D. Too many Roman citizens wanted to join the army. E. Outside invaders threatened the border areas.

Arrange the events in the correct chronological order. Christopher Columbus sets out on his first voyage. The Spanish establish their first settlement in North America. The French establish a fur trade in Canada. The Muscovy Company is established.

Where did the Renaissance begin? A. Milan B. Rome C. Venice D. Florence

Which statement best describes President Lyndon Johnson? A. Johnson helped the country transition after Kennedy’s death by honoring his predecessor’s policies. B. Johnson helped Americans put the Kennedy presidency behind them by proposing different policies. C. Johnson started the space program to give the grieving country a new reason to hope.

Which of the following best explains why the Stamp Act of 1765 was significant? A. It was the first direct tax imposed on American colonists. B. It was the first indirect tax imposed on American colonists. C. It was the last tax Parliament imposed before the Revolution. D. It was the last tax Parliament imposed before ending all taxes.

What happened to the Pequot people after the Pequot War? A. Many Pequot left to join with other Indigenous tribes. B. The Pequot moved further inland to avoid the colonists. C. Many Pequot were enslaved by the colonists. D. The Pequot and colonists formed an alliance.

When did the US Industrial Revolution start and end? Who was a major contributor to this revolution? What were some of the changes during this time?

Which of the following best describes the Declaration of Sentiments? (5 points) A document that demanded equality for women based on the ideas in the Declaration of Independence A public speech given by Elizabeth Cady Stanton that declared women equal to men and demanded new reforms granting women equal rights A document that listed new laws regarding women's rights that suffragists wanted the federal government to pass An article written by Lucretia Mott that discussed women's rights reform that gathered public attention about the issue of equality for women

What were the two sides called in the Civil War? Which side did the United States support?

Who were the four main groups that fought in the French and Indian War? A. French, Spanish, Russians, British B. French, Native Americans, British, Colonists C. French, Germans, Spanish, Chinese

What were the long-term and immediate causes of the Civil War?

How was each form of government practiced in Ancient Greece? A. Monarchy B. Oligarchy C. Tyranny D. Democracy

What is the single most important event in the history of humankind?

What was the significance of the Battle of Midway?