Select all that apply. Which statements about the Articles of Confederation are true? The states successfully amended the Articles to provide a strong central government. The Articles were weak in that they left too much power to the states. They resembled English models of government. Amending the Articles ended in failure, leading to the forming of a Constitution Show more

Before building on new land the government needs to determine whether or not the area is a safe place to live. Based on the lesson, what type government organization under the federal bureaucracy structure would be the responsibility to test the safety of the land? Besides testing the land for chemicals, what are three factors the organization consider to make sure the land is safe? […]

Read the following excerpt from Jonathan Swift’s essay, “A Modest Proposal”: I shall now therefore humbly propose my own thoughts, which I hope will not be liable to the least objection. I have been assured by a very knowing American of my acquaintance in London, that a young healthy child well nursed, is, at a year old, a most delicious nourishing and wholesome food, whether […]

How was President Theodore Roosevelt similar to Robert La Follette in terms of policy priorities? Both leaders enacted reforms that protected individuals from problems caused by private businesses Both leaders helped establish the initiative and the recall as key elements of U.S. politics Both leaders promoted the doctrine of Both leaders fought against progressive activists to maintain a system of laissez-faire capitalism Show more

Instructions:Select the correct answer. Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés wrote the following excerpt in a letter to the Spanish king: The inhabitants of this city pay a greater regard to style in their mode of dress and politeness of manners than those of the other provinces and cities; since, as the Cacique Moctezuma has his residence in the capital, and all the nobility, his vassals, are […]

Read this passage written by British imperialist Cecil Rhodes. “I contend that we are the first race in the world, and the more of the world we inhabit the better it is for the human race… If there be a God, I think that what he would like me to do is to paint as much of the map of Africa British red as possible.” […]

Why did our “Founding Fathers” include the idea of “separation of powers” in our government? A) They did not want these powers to be controlled by just one man or one group. B) They wanted to make sure that Congress would have more power than the other two branches. C) They wanted to make sure that the president would have more power than the other […]

How were goods distributed throughout Africa? Camel caravans that could travel over long, arid distances carried a significant amount of goods throughout the region. Goods were loaded onto ships that sailed throughout the Mediterranean reaching Asia and Europe. Cities were established that served as distribution centers. Seaports became thriving metropolises built mainly on trading networks. Show more

The leadership of Nnamdi Azikiwe brought the idea that ___________. a. western culture should be abandoned within African nations b. individuals such as civil servants should be running the nation for themselves rather than an imperial power, such as Britain c. countries such as Turkey, who conformed to western ideals, were abandoning their heritage d. only individuals that were educated within the country of residence […]

How did the US victory at Wounded Knee influence American control of the West? It showed that US military forces would not back down to Spanish intimidation. It represented the last major conflict between the US government and American Indians. It revealed that the United States would be victorious in the Mexican-American War. It emphasized that the United States controlled the territories west of the […]