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The North's industrial resources made it easy to
slavery was considered the _____ which ignited the War
On October 30, 1929, many of the remaining investors in the US stock markettried to create a rally.pulled out of the market.closed the stock market.bought falling stocks.
The stock market crash of 1929 was a direct result ofa belief in the strength of the economy.a lack of confidence in the economy.a surge of growth of the economy.an underproduction of goods in the economy.
Which best illustrates public attitudes toward conservative New Deal opposition?Several New Deal policies were declared unconstitutional.Senator Huey Long was assassinated in Louisiana in 1935.Several New Deal provisions were upheld by the Supreme Court.The 1936 Republican presidential candidate lost in a landslide.
Unfamiliar territory and delayed supplies due to distance from Britain
Which of the following best describes the connection between the 1933 National Industry Recovery Act (NIRA) and the 1935 National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)?The Supreme Court declared both the NIRA and the NLRA unconstitutional, leading to violence between workers and employers.The Supreme Court declared the NLRA unconstitutional, leading to tension between workers and employers.The Supreme Court declared the NIRA unconstitutional, leading to the passage of the NLRA.The Supreme Court declared both the NIRA and the NLRA to be constitutional, leading to stable relations between workers and employers.
The beginning of the first battle of Bull Run was a success for which side
The War in the West both sides seek for control of
Which led to the dust storms of the 1930s?the consolidation of small farmsthe removal of grassthe creation of cattle ranchesthe use of dry farming
Which of the following was true before the Social Security Act of 1935?Retired Americans were provided for by the government.Very few retired Americans needed financial help.Very few retired Americans had a guaranteed income.Retired Americans lived on pensions from their former employers.
Colonists sought freedom due to mistreatment by Great Britain, Taxation without representation,The Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Colonists wanted to be independent from Great Britain because of the way they were treated by Great Britain
Californians called many migrants "Okies" becausethe migrants worked in the fruit-picking industry.the migrants were old and ready to retire.Californians wanted to discriminate against them.Californians wanted to welcome them
How did the development of new technology after World War I affect farmers?It helped them produce better crops.It helped them produce more crops.It forced them to cut prices.It forced them to raise prices.
Huey Long's public life can be best characterized as one ofunsuccessful liberal activism, cut short by his assassination.unsuccessful conservative activism, cut short by his assassination.often-successful liberal activism, cut short by his assassination.often-successful conservative activism, cut short by his assassination.
How did Francis Townsend influence the creation of financial security for retired Americans?His formation of "Townsend clubs" helped pressure the government into creating social security.His formation of "Townsend clubs" helped pressure businesses into offering pensions for retirees.He pushed for legislation that required younger people to give their jobs to the elderly.He advocated for a new sales tax intended to give elderly retirees a guaranteed income.
Recognition of US independence and land concessions to colonists
Defending rights, freedom, and a better future for families, The Continental Army was motivated to win because it was their freedom that was on the line, The Continental Army was motivated to win because they were defending their rights in the Declaration of Independence
Which was Francis Townsend best known for during the New Deal era?his radio show that criticized the governmenthis endorsement of Roosevelt's programshis advocacy of pensions for the elderlyhis authorship of the Conservative Manifesto
Which was true about the economy when Franklin Roosevelt campaigned for president?It was in a serious depression.It was recovering from a depression.It was in a strong position.It was in a stable position.