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Questions in history

📝 Answered - The Spanish-American War helped the United States A. become a strong leader in the Americas. B. increase control of South American countries. C. increase trade with countries in Europe. D. prevent foreign expansion into the Americas.

📝 Answered - Which of the following are ways in which the federal government was hostile to the civil rights of Native Americans at the beginning of the twentieth century? A. Only male Native Americans allowed to attend school B. Required a poll tax to vote C. Banned use of native languages D. Forced migration to Alaska

📝 Answered - Enlightenment is man's release from immaturity that we have created for ourselves. Immaturity is the inability to reason for ourselves without the guidance from another. This need for guidance is self-created, not because of our lack of reason, but because of our lack of bravery to use that reason on our own. The motto of the Enlightenment is this: Have courage to use your own understanding! According to Kant, what did the Enlightenment encourage people to do? A. Be careful and cautious. B. Think for themselves. C. Rely on past ideas and principles. D. Follow decisions made by others.

📝 Answered - Following the Great Depression, in which country did economic recovery occur most quickly? A. Germany B. France C. United States D. Great Britain

📝 Answered - Read chapter 1 on African Philosophy and Philosophy of Education. Discuss in essay format the significance of an African philosophy for you as a teacher. Also, explore in your essay how African philosophy can assist you to plan and implement your teaching and learning activities in a classroom. Your essay will be assessed as follows: 1. Title of essay 5 2. Introduction 10 3. Body 20 4. Conclusion 10 5. References 5

📝 Answered - The negative impact of President Reagan's involvement in the Iran-Contra Affair was offset by the A. invasion of Grenada. B. signing of the INF Treaty. C. release of hostages in Iran. D. ousting of the Sandinistas.

📝 Answered - How did the American Revolution impact the institution of slavery and the involvement of African Americans in the conflict? A. The American Revolution led to a significant decrease in the number of enslaved individuals as both British and Patriot forces banned slavery during the conflict, with African American soldiers primarily fighting for freedom under the Patriots. B. The Revolution did not directly impact slavery but saw a large number of African Americans fighting for the British due to promises of freedom, with subsequent British proclamations prompting widespread escapes from slavery across the colonies. C. Enslaved individuals gained immediate freedom following the Revolution as the conflict resulted in the abolition of slavery throughout the colonies, with African American soldiers receiving equal recognition and treatment as their white counterparts. D. The Revolution resulted in the gradual abolition of slavery in the Northern states only, with no impact on the Southern colonies, where enslaved individuals continued to serve predominantly in agricultural roles.

📝 Answered - Toward which city were Union forces heading when they met the Confederates at Fredericksburg? A. Chancellorsville B. Manassas C. Richmond

📝 Answered - John Dickinson sparked the protest against the Sugar Act in his Letters from a Pennsylvania Farmer. A. True B. False

📝 Answered - Which of the following statements is NOT a reason why iron rails were the best choice for the first steam-powered transport? A. Railroads require 50-70% less energy to transport freight or people than road transport. B. Iron rails create less friction with wheels than a regular road. C. Iron could be manufactured without needing to be heated. D. Multi-car trains have little air resistance, since the front is much smaller than the whole train.