History Questions

what effect did the construction of the transcontinental railroad have on coast-to-coast communication ?
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Why did some slaves risk everything to escape and join the British side during the American Revolution? A.to gain their freedomB.to show their loyalty to the kingC.to be reunited with their familiesD.to earn moneyHurry hurry hurry! Im in a huge rush!!!!!!
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Which of the following would be considered an early version of a settler colony? A. Italy B. Germany C. Great Britain D. the original 13 American colonies
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should the United States ally itself with Great Britain or France? Why or why not? From both Alexander Hamilton's and Thomas Jefferson's points of views
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One reason the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 angered Northerners was that itA. required all citizens to support the slave system.B. gave states more power than the federal government.C. allowed states to arrest slave catchers for kidnapping.D. contradicted pre-existing personal liberty laws.
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Why was it unprofitable for Europeans to establish large colonies in Africa during the 1400's and 1500's: A) Travel to and from Africa was to expensive B) Africa labors demanded too much pay C) African peoples put up too much resistance D)Africa did not contain enough resources.
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Why did many Englishmen leave their homes and come to the American colonies?A:They wanted adventure and a chance to explore unknown territoriesB: They hoped to build a new life in America since England's population was shrinking. C:They wanted to escape poverty in England and find opportunity in America. D:They feared plagues in England and knew life would be easy in America.
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The British parliamentary general election is held every _ years. a-5 b-3 c-4
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American morale was lifted during the Depression by the fireside chats of President
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both the declaration of independence and the social contract theory both arose from which philosophical movement?
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In the business cycle, what always follows immediately after a contraction?
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The government of Belgium provides three community councils to protect the interests of
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(1 pt) Hebrew ideas apply only to Judaism and the behavior of the Jewish people. A.TrueB.Falseasap
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True or False: The Constitutional Convention rejected Roger Sherman's compromise blending the Virginia and New Jersey Plans
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True or False: The difference between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution is the Declaration states goals or philosophy and the Constitution puts the ideals into action.
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(1 pt) Judaism has influenced the development of other religions. A.TrueB.False
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Which was a result of the conflict between Spain and England during the late 1500s? A.The Spanish sent the fleet of ships known as the Armada to invade England, and the Armada's success kept England from exploring and colonizing for another century.B.Spain focused on defeating England in a European land war, and the cost kept the Spanish from expanding their empire in North America.C.English monarchs chose to wait until they could peacefully settle their arguments with Spain before attempting to establish an empire.D.The Spanish sent the fleet of ships known as the Armada to invade England, but the English defeated the Armada and ended Spain's' dominance of the seas.
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Which are examples of Enlightenment ideas?Choose all answers that are correct.A.Puritans in England overthrew the king and imposed religious laws.B.The French philosopher Diderot attempted to organize all knowledge into an encyclopedia.C.The French philosopher Montesquieu wrote about the importance of separating government powers.D.John Locke and others argued that laws of the social world could be understood by applying the power of human reason.E.The English writer William Shakespeare wrote histories of the kings of England.
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