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What was the primary economic focus of the New England colonies?
What was the primary economic focus of the New England colonies?
- Fisheries
- Plantations
- Agriculture
- Trade and shipbuilding (correct)
Which event was a catalyst for the Spanish-American War in 1898?
Which event was a catalyst for the Spanish-American War in 1898?
- Declaration of Independence
- Boston Tea Party
- Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine (correct)
- Battle of Gettysburg
What territory did the United States gain control of after the Spanish-American War?
What territory did the United States gain control of after the Spanish-American War?
- Canada
- Mexico
- Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines (correct)
- Cuba
What was Theodore Roosevelt known for during his presidency?
What was Theodore Roosevelt known for during his presidency?
Which colonial region relied heavily on plantations and slavery?
Which colonial region relied heavily on plantations and slavery?
Who led the Anti-Federalists in opposition to a strong central government and in support of a Bill of Rights?
Who led the Anti-Federalists in opposition to a strong central government and in support of a Bill of Rights?
What was the main impact of the cotton gin on the South's economy and society?
What was the main impact of the cotton gin on the South's economy and society?
Which Supreme Court ruling declared that African Americans were not citizens and had no rights under the Constitution?
Which Supreme Court ruling declared that African Americans were not citizens and had no rights under the Constitution?
Who was known for pursuing dollar diplomacy in Latin America during their presidency?
Who was known for pursuing dollar diplomacy in Latin America during their presidency?
What principle advocated for the people of a territory to determine their own laws and government?
What principle advocated for the people of a territory to determine their own laws and government?
Which President led the United States during the Spanish-American War and implemented protective tariffs for economic growth?
Which President led the United States during the Spanish-American War and implemented protective tariffs for economic growth?
