In the 1850s, most Protestant Americans feared this group would put loyalty to Pope over loyalty to country, and so opposed the immigration of
A) the Irish. B) African Americans. C) Germans. D) Poles. E) Jews.
Question -2-In 1774, the Patriots called together the first quasi-governmental institution designed to speak for all the colonies. It was called the
A) Colonial Congress.
B) Colonial Assembly.
C) Continental Congress.
D) Continental Assembly.
E) Stamp Act Congress
Question -3-Which of the following is a method used by suburbs to oppose economic growth and development?
A. They passed a legislation banning the establishment of industries.
B. They developed strategies to keep the minorities out of the area.
C. They encouraged the gentrification of the central cities.
D. They adopted building and zoning codes and land use regulations.
E. They discriminated against industries that approached for building permits.
Question -4-Governors are chosen by
A) state elections.
B) appointment of state legislatures.
C) congressional appointment.
D) the president.
E) local elections.
Question -5-Which of the following is true of edge cities?
A. There is no incidence of crime.
B. They lie in unincorporated areas of counties.
C. They are free of traffic congestion.
D. The problem of urban blight does not exist.
E. They are free of political problems.
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