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Which of the following men did NOT die at the Alamo? a) Jim Bowie b) Davy Crockett c) Stephen Austin d) William Travis

Which of the following best describes the Gentleman's Agreement of 1907? A. Cuba would seek US approval before entering into an agreement with any other country and would allow the United States to interfere in Cuban affairs. B. The United States would not control an independent Cuba and would not interfere in Cuban affairs. C. The United States would not segregate Japanese immigrants, and Japan would not allow further emigration to the United States. D. Japan would allow the United States to control the Philippines as long as it respected Japan's territorial borders.

Which best describes the Columbian Exchange? A. the transfer of peoples, diseases, plants, and animals between the New and Old Worlds B. the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus C. the conversion of native peoples to Christianity by Spanish friars D. the rate at which European currencies were traded for local American products

What was the Munich Agreement, and why did it fail?

Why did many Spanish missions fail?

One of the twin "Resolute" desks is in Buckingham Palace in London. Where is the other desk located?

What did the flag look like in 1940?

What was the main goal of Japanese modernization?

Describe indentured servitude. Who were typically indentured servants in this time period, and how would that change in the 1750-1900 time period?

Why was the first Battle of the Marne considered so significant?

What was the main purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?

Which of the Nation of Islam's beliefs did Malcolm X reject later in life? A. All people should be free to worship as they please. B. The separation of the races was the only way to achieve a free society. C. Islam was a religion of oppression.

Why did Alabama Governor George Wallace block a doorway of the registrar's office at the University of Alabama? A. He supported the complete segregation of public schools. B. He believed desegregation should happen slowly over time. C. He feared for the safety of the African American students. D. He worried that teachers would be hurt in the chaos.

For what purpose was Common Sense written? A. It offered suggestions about how to return to Britain. B. It tried to convince people to stay loyal to Britain. C. It explained the reasons for independence. D. It listed all the members of the Committees of Safety.

The Embargo Act of 1807 was passed by Congress under President Thomas Jefferson to stop all trade between America and any other country. The goal was to ​[complete the sentence with the intended purpose].

List three amendments that gave people the right to vote.

What was the central theme of Jacksonian Democracy? A. Creation of a national bank to promote economic stability B. Promoting civil service reform for government jobs C. Limiting Americans to the borders of the United States D. Passing legislation that would benefit the common man

Analyze Causes and Effects (a) Why does Hazel Bryan stop making public appearances? (b) What effect does this seem to have had on her?

Why was the Battle of Trafalgar so important for the English? A. Napoleon completed his conquest of England. B. William I conquered England. C. The English stopped Napoleon from invading. D. They were defeated by the American colonists.

Why were the "Five Civilized Tribes" considered to be civilized?

The year 1776 is an important date in U.S. history because it marked the: A. signing of the Declaration of Independence B. founding of the first American colony C. beginning of the American Revolutionary War D. writing of the U.S. Constitution

How did the formation of caves lead some people to benefit from this natural process during Prohibition?

What is one danger that WASP female pilots faced? A. They didn't have the proper safety equipment when something went wrong. B. They flew the older, less safe planes that men refused to fly in. C. They were less capable than men at flying, so they had more accidents. D. They were bigger targets when they went into combat.

Why wasn't Toussaint able to celebrate the independence of Haiti?

Chile became a democracy again in _________.

Who stated, "Uncommon valor was a common virtue"?

Which WRIST crops were colonists required to grow during the trustee period in Georgia? A. Wine and indigo B. Cotton and tobacco C. Onions and rice D. Rice and indigo

How did sharecropping and tenant farming compare to plantation slavery? A. While living and working conditions were similar, freedmen could choose where to work and no longer faced forced sale and relocation. B. By the end of the century, the only significant difference was the arrangement of housing and the existence of schools and churches. C. Landowners treated farm laborers much better and competed to give favorable contract terms in order to secure farm stability. D. Most freedmen found their new conditions much worse, as they did not have the means to provide the way their former masters did.

Spheres of Influence in Muslim Lands Quiz Muhammad Ali tried to westernize Egypt by: A. Building a large army and expanding Egyptian territory. B. Allowing Britain to take control of the government. C. Expanding farms and developing a range of new crops. D. Inviting European industries to expand to Egypt.

List three political events in America that happened in the 1960s and provide their start and end dates.

Why did the Republic of Texas remain an independent country for nine years?

Which of the following was a result of the Battle of Saratoga? A. A huge increase in the size of the Continental Army B. A new invasion of Canada C. France's entry on the American side D. Serious peace negotiations

The Magna Carta established the rights of whom?

Which Ivy League university was founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1751?

A result of the Selma voting rights marches was that: A. Few Americans felt their effect. B. Support for voting rights decreased. C. Support for voting rights increased. D. The Twenty-Fourth Amendment passed.

Why was the French and Indian War important?

List 5 words to describe flappers in the 1920s.

Which statement describes a difference between serfdom and slavery? A. Serfs had the right to refuse a task. B. Serfs were not paid for their labor. C. Serfs were free to leave a manor. D. Serfs could not be bought or sold.

Which set of events related to World War I is in the correct chronological order? A. Lusitania sunk → World War I begins → United States declares war on Germany → Archduke of Austria-Hungary assassinated B. Archduke of Austria-Hungary assassinated → United States declares war on Germany → Lusitania sunk → World War I begins C. Archduke of Austria-Hungary assassinated → World War I begins → Lusitania sunk → United States declares war on Germany D. United States declares war on Germany → Archduke of Austria-Hungary assassinated → World War I begins → Lusitania sunk

What was a provision of the Magna Carta? A. King's power expanded B. A step toward providing nobles with legislative authority C. Trial by jury of peers D. Expanded rights to all English citizens