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What larger issue drove the British and Spanish to war over one sea captains tale of woe in the War ...
What larger issue drove the British and Spanish to war over one sea captains tale of woe in the War ...
What larger issue drove the British and Spanish to war over one sea captains tale of woe in the War of Jenkinss ear?
 
  a. Territorial rivalry in Louisiana
  b. Slave rebellion
  c. Ill feeling bred by smuggl
ScarletSky   49   1 Reply
6 years ago
In 1855, border ruffians poured into Kansas to
In 1855, border ruffians poured into Kansas to
In 1855, border ruffians poured into Kansas to
 
  a. demand a southern route for the proposed transcontinental railroad.
  b. help slaves escape to free-soil states.
  c. harass Irish and German immigrants wh
nickey22   87   1 Reply
6 years ago
What triggered the Anglo-French conflict in 1754 that inaugurated the French and Indian War?
What triggered the Anglo-French conflict in 1754 that inaugurated the French and Indian War?
What triggered the Anglo-French conflict in 1754 that inaugurated the French and Indian War?
 
  a. British speculators, mostly Virginians, claimed land in the Ohio Valley where the French were erecting forts to control the Ohio
Pasterofmuppets   77   1 Reply
6 years ago
In May 1856, _____ provoked the massacre at Pottawatomie Creek.
In May 1856, _____ provoked the massacre at Pottawatomie Creek.
In May 1856, _____ provoked the massacre at Pottawatomie Creek.
 
  a. proslavery riots in Topeka
  b. the burning of Lawrence by a gang of proslavery raiders
  c. the influx of a large number of slaves
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dreday   70   1 Reply
6 years ago
The 1955 Geneva Conference (Multiple Choice)
The 1955 Geneva Conference (Multiple Choice)
The 1955 Geneva Conference
 
  a. unified the two Vietnams.
  b. made Ngo Dinh Diem president of Vietnam.
  c. called for the two Vietnams to hold national elections within two years.
  d. created th
unnicole   50   1 Reply
6 years ago
New England colonists were outraged when British diplomats returned ____ to France in 1748.
New England colonists were outraged when British diplomats returned ____ to France in 1748.
New England colonists were outraged when British diplomats returned ____ to France in 1748.
 
  a. Hudson Bay
  b. Acadia
  c. Louisbourg
  d. Newfoundland
  e. Nova Scotia
leegerryan1234   59   1 Reply
6 years ago
President James Buchanan's support for Kansas's Lecompton Constitution
President James Buchanan's support for Kansas's Lecompton Constitution
President James Buchanan's support for Kansas's Lecompton Constitution
 
  a. hopelessly divided the Democratic party.
  b. admitted Kansas to the Union as a free state.
  c. admitted Kansas to the Union as a
Jeriko   63   1 Reply
6 years ago
Eisenhower took a tough stance in the Cold War, but also hoped for a thaw, when he reached out to ...
Eisenhower took a tough stance in the Cold War, but also hoped for a thaw, when he reached out to ...
Eisenhower took a tough stance in the Cold War, but also hoped for a thaw, when he reached out to Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev for an agreement on
 
  a. nuclear disarmament.
  b. open skies mutual inspection over b
fj97   41   1 Reply
6 years ago
The climactic clash between Britain and France for control of the North American continent sprang ...
The climactic clash between Britain and France for control of the North American continent sprang ...
The climactic clash between Britain and France for control of the North American continent sprang from their rivalry for control of which area?
 
  a. Caribbean islands
  b. Ohio River Valley
  c. Mississippi
Ridgeer   61   1 Reply
6 years ago
The Lecompton Constitution was written so that Kansas
The Lecompton Constitution was written so that Kansas
The Lecompton Constitution was written so that Kansas
 
  a. could enter the Union as either a slave state or a free state.
  b. would hold a popular referendum on slavery after admission to the Union.
  c. wo
czstone   65   1 Reply
6 years ago
In 1956 the United States was furious with ____ for their role in the Suez Canal crisis.
In 1956 the United States was furious with ____ for their role in the Suez Canal crisis.
In 1956 the United States was furious with ____ for their role in the Suez Canal crisis.
 
  a. Egypt and Jordan
  b. Iran and Pakistan
  c. Israel and Turkey
  d. Lebanon and Syria
  e. Br
JUJU1791   62   1 Reply
6 years ago
Why did France seek to control the Ohio Valley?
Why did France seek to control the Ohio Valley?
Why did France seek to control the Ohio Valley?
 
  a. To stop Spain from extending its empire
  b. To secure the territory of its Huron Indian allies
  c. To stop British and colonial American attacks on its
Bahar18   49   1 Reply
6 years ago
Along with the violence in Kansas, what other event inflamed sectional passions in May of 1856? ...
Along with the violence in Kansas, what other event inflamed sectional passions in May of 1856? ...
Along with the violence in Kansas, what other event inflamed sectional passions in May of 1856?
 
  a. An attempt to assassinate Senator Charles Sumner by a slaver trader
  b. A gathering of southern leaders in New Orle
dawnerashel   38   1 Reply
6 years ago
During the 1950s, the Central Intelligence Agency engineered a pro-American political coups in
During the 1950s, the Central Intelligence Agency engineered a pro-American political coups in
During the 1950s, the Central Intelligence Agency engineered a pro-American political coups in
 
  a. Guatemala.
  b. Nicaragua.
  c. El Salvador.
  d. Costa Rica.
  e. Egypt.
aynuriya   47   1 Reply
6 years ago
Why did Britain seek to control the Ohio Valley?
Why did Britain seek to control the Ohio Valley?
Why did Britain seek to control the Ohio Valley?
 
  a. To continue its expansion west and block French land-grabbing and influence
  b. To ensure defeat of the French in the War of Jenkinss Ear
  c. To halt t
hbirk8   61   1 Reply
6 years ago
Preston S. Brookss attack on Charles Sumner revealed
Preston S. Brookss attack on Charles Sumner revealed
Preston S. Brookss attack on Charles Sumner revealed
 
  a. the impending breakup of the Democratic party.
  b. the limitations of the rules of Congress.
  c. the impossibility of solving the Kansas crisis.
revaljohnson93   41   1 Reply
6 years ago
The Suez crisis marked the last time in history that the United States could
The Suez crisis marked the last time in history that the United States could
The Suez crisis marked the last time in history that the United States could
 
  a. use the threat of nuclear war to win concessions.
  b. criticize Israel's foreign policy.
  c. engage in covert activities ag
Ajones7145   53   1 Reply
6 years ago
What name was the French and Indian War given in Europe?
What name was the French and Indian War given in Europe?
What name was the French and Indian War given in Europe?
 
  a. The War of Jenkins's Ear
  b. The Seven Years' War
  c. The War of Austrian Succession
  d. King William's War
  e. Queen Ann
Rhileybrooke2   54   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which two men were top leaders of the two major parties in the election year of 1856, but were ...
Which two men were top leaders of the two major parties in the election year of 1856, but were ...
Which two men were top leaders of the two major parties in the election year of 1856, but were passed over as presidential candidates because of their strong stands on the slavery issue?
 
  a. Jefferson Davis and John C. Frmont
Prenella10   52   1 Reply
6 years ago
U.S. concerns that the Soviet Union would extend its reach into ____ increased Cold War tensions in ...
U.S. concerns that the Soviet Union would extend its reach into ____ increased Cold War tensions in ...
U.S. concerns that the Soviet Union would extend its reach into ____ increased Cold War tensions in the early 1950s.
 
  a. Hungary
  b. Africa
  c. Central and Eastern Europe
  d. the Middle East
taoxin   39   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which of the following distinguished the French and Indian War from the three preceding wars ...
Which of the following distinguished the French and Indian War from the three preceding wars ...
Which of the following distinguished the French and Indian War from the three preceding wars involving Anglo-French conflict in North America?
 
  a. It became the most far-flung conflict the world had ever seen, with fighting on
geruff   54   1 Reply
6 years ago
Whose slogan in the 1856 election was Americans must rule America?
Whose slogan in the 1856 election was Americans must rule America?
Whose slogan in the 1856 election was Americans must rule America?
 
  a. The Colonization party
  b. The Democratic party
  c. The fire-eaters
  d. The Republican party
  e. The Know-Nothi
mbhound   58   1 Reply
6 years ago
During his second term, President Eisenhower took a more active role in the area of
During his second term, President Eisenhower took a more active role in the area of
During his second term, President Eisenhower took a more active role in the area of
 
  a. race relations.
  b. national health insurance.
  c. labor law reform.
  d. environmental protection.
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itsme   38   1 Reply
6 years ago
The immediate, short-range purpose of the Albany Congress of 1754 was to
The immediate, short-range purpose of the Albany Congress of 1754 was to
The immediate, short-range purpose of the Albany Congress of 1754 was to
 
  a. appeal for more British forces to be sent to North America.
  b. keep the Iroquois tribes loyal to the British.
  c. prevent the
JTaylor02   50   1 Reply
6 years ago
Nativists in the 1850s were known for their
Nativists in the 1850s were known for their
Nativists in the 1850s were known for their
 
  a. support of Native Americans (Indians).
  b. support of slavery.
  c. strong patriotism.
  d. anti-Catholic and anti-foreign attitudes.
  e
Tyalis   59   1 Reply
6 years ago
The launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957
The launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957
The launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957
 
  a. caused little concern because it had few military implications.
  b. created concerns about America's scientific and educational strength.
  c. was q
niaaasimmm   73   1 Reply
6 years ago
Unlike any of the first three Anglo-French wars, the French and Indian War
Unlike any of the first three Anglo-French wars, the French and Indian War
Unlike any of the first three Anglo-French wars, the French and Indian War
 
  a. won territorial concessions from France.
  b. united British colonists in strong support of the mother country.
  c. began on t
loloelfifsdfjd   63   1 Reply
6 years ago
In the presidential election of 1856, the Republicans
In the presidential election of 1856, the Republicans
In the presidential election of 1856, the Republicans
 
  a. revealed astonishing strength for a brand-new party.
  b. lost behind their most popular leader, Senator William Seward.
  c. made their debut as th
yolodontneedth   44   1 Reply
6 years ago
When the Soviet Union ____, Americans feared that it would not be long before they could create ...
When the Soviet Union ____, Americans feared that it would not be long before they could create ...
When the Soviet Union ____, Americans feared that it would not be long before they could create missiles that could reach the United States.
 
  a. launched Sputnik into space
  b. squelched the uprising in Hungary
unique_elf   37   1 Reply
6 years ago
Who was the military leader in the first battle of what became the French and Indian War?
Who was the military leader in the first battle of what became the French and Indian War?
Who was the military leader in the first battle of what became the French and Indian War?
 
  a. Edward Braddock
  b. George Washington
  c. William Pitt
  d. James Wolfe
  e. Robert La Sal
tmunk   45   1 Reply
6 years ago
Republicans proclaimed that they were not bound by the Dred Scott ruling because
Republicans proclaimed that they were not bound by the Dred Scott ruling because
Republicans proclaimed that they were not bound by the Dred Scott ruling because
 
  a. Scott lacked standing to sue, as the Court determined, making the rest of the ruling null and void.
  b. Chief Justice Roger B. Tan
AlahuKakpar   42   1 Reply
6 years ago
The Paris summit conference scheduled for 1960 was aborted due to the
The Paris summit conference scheduled for 1960 was aborted due to the
The Paris summit conference scheduled for 1960 was aborted due to the
 
  a. Suez crisis.
  b. Bay of Pigs.
  c. Quemoy episode.
  d. launching of Sputnik.
  e. U-2 incident.
AdamPG14   51   1 Reply
6 years ago
The long-range purpose of the Albany Congress in 1754 was to
The long-range purpose of the Albany Congress in 1754 was to
The long-range purpose of the Albany Congress in 1754 was to
 
  a. achieve colonial unity and common defense against the French.
  b. propose independence of the colonies from Britain.
  c. declare war on the
GermanBiter14   56   1 Reply
6 years ago
In ruling on the Dred Scott case, the United States Supreme Court
In ruling on the Dred Scott case, the United States Supreme Court
In ruling on the Dred Scott case, the United States Supreme Court
 
  a. freed Dred Scott but upheld the Missouri Compromise.
  b. denied Scott's appeal but held that slaves could not be taken into free territories.
alondra.anahy   83   1 Reply
6 years ago
By the end of the 1950s, Latin American anger toward the United States had intensified because ...
By the end of the 1950s, Latin American anger toward the United States had intensified because ...
By the end of the 1950s, Latin American anger toward the United States had intensified because Washington had done all of the following EXCEPT
 
  a. extend massive aid to Europe and little to Latin America.
  b. contin
alannah007   40   1 Reply
6 years ago
Benjamin Franklin's plan for colonial home rule was rejected by the individual colonies because ...
Benjamin Franklin's plan for colonial home rule was rejected by the individual colonies because ...
Benjamin Franklin's plan for colonial home rule was rejected by the individual colonies because
 
  a. it did not provide for the common defense.
  b. the British approved it.
  c. it did not seem to give enou
jwyatt82   26   1 Reply
6 years ago
The decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford was applauded by
The decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford was applauded by
The decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford was applauded by
 
  a. the Buchanan administration.
  b. Republicans.
  c. popular-sovereignty proponents.
  d. proslavery southerners.
  e. conserva
Lalalili67   35   1 Reply
6 years ago
What may well have tipped the electoral scales for John F. Kennedy in the presidential election of ...
What may well have tipped the electoral scales for John F. Kennedy in the presidential election of ...
What may well have tipped the electoral scales for John F. Kennedy in the presidential election of 1960 was
 
  a. his age.
  b. his religion.
  c. his televised debates with Richard M. Nixon.
  d. P
shelbycox   26   1 Reply
6 years ago
As a result of General Braddock's defeat a few miles from Fort Duquesne,
As a result of General Braddock's defeat a few miles from Fort Duquesne,
As a result of General Braddock's defeat a few miles from Fort Duquesne,
 
  a. the British turned to a naval strategy in the French and Indian War.
  b. George Washington was left without a military command.
 
lsmith12345   81   1 Reply
6 years ago
The panic of 1857 was most significant in its
The panic of 1857 was most significant in its
The panic of 1857 was most significant in its
 
  a. severity as the worst economic downturn of the century.
  b. duration as the longest economic downturn of the 1800s.
  c. sectional character and psychologi
bgzhoumi   42   1 Reply
6 years ago
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