History of the Americas Questions
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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.
Which group would have been most likely to oppose New Deal reforms?farmersbusiness ownersconstruction workersbank depositors
When farmers' incomes fell due to low prices in the 1920s, theyproduced more crops to repay their loans.were unable repay their loans.received credit from banks to repay their loans.received credit from the stock market to repay their loans.
British laws punishing colonists for the Boston Tea Party
Fighting in disguise, providing aid, raising funds, and caring for the sick
Colonists had no say in laws due to lack of representation in British government
Which group of people was the 1930s song "Dust Bowl Blues" most likely about?migrant workers from Oklahomacomic book heroes like Supermanpeople who had a lot of moneypeople who lived in shantytowns
What did struggling businesses do to try to remain open during the Great Depression?They paid off their bank loans.They formed shantytowns.They retrained workers.They laid-off workers.
French, provided weapons & attacked British ships, Germans provided training, Dutch loaned money
Permission for British soldiers to stay in colonists' homes
A negative effect of the 1933 National Industry Recovery Act wasemployees bargaining with employers.employers spying on employees.employees spying on employers.employers bargaining with the government.
Tax on all legal documents imposed on the colonists
Continuous speachmaking to delay action by legislative body
Why do you think geography helped the American colonies win the war against Britain?
Turning point battle of the Revolution... France entered the war as a US ally:
According to the Declaration of Independence, who is the source of the government's power?
The ideals of liberty and freedom inspired women to question their role in society. Name the woman who actively fought and argued for women's rights during this time period and helped the Patriot cause to grow:
Name the person chosen to be the commander of the Continental Army.
First battle of the Revolution signaling the start of the war was called:
Place where Washington wintered his troops between 1777-1778... they suffered huge losses & setbacks.