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Which act raised taxes on linen, wine, sugar, and silk?
Which act raised taxes on linen, wine, sugar, and silk?
- The Stamp Act
- The Proclamation Act
- The Revenue Act (correct)
- The Federal Trade Commission Act
In what year was the Federal Trade Commission created?
In what year was the Federal Trade Commission created?
- 1800
- 1900
- 1914 (correct)
- 1763
What was the purpose of the Affirmative Action policy?
What was the purpose of the Affirmative Action policy?
- To provide advantages for all minority groups (correct)
- To provide advantages for women only
- To provide advantages for African Americans only
- To provide advantages for people with disabilities only
How many wars was the US involved in during the 1900s?
How many wars was the US involved in during the 1900s?
What is money raised by taxing imported goods called?
What is money raised by taxing imported goods called?
Who was the president of the Confederacy?
Who was the president of the Confederacy?
What was the name given to Northerners who came to the South to participate in the Reconstruction and make a profit?
What was the name given to Northerners who came to the South to participate in the Reconstruction and make a profit?
Following World War 1, the US adopted an isolationist policy. What does an isolationist policy mean?
Following World War 1, the US adopted an isolationist policy. What does an isolationist policy mean?
Who formed the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
Who formed the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
What type of government is the American government considered to be?
What type of government is the American government considered to be?
Where did the Watts race riot of August 1965 take place?
Where did the Watts race riot of August 1965 take place?
Who opened Japan to trade?
Who opened Japan to trade?
What were the acts called that were a reprisal for the Boston Tea Party?
What were the acts called that were a reprisal for the Boston Tea Party?
What was the main reason for the US adopting an isolationist policy after World War 1?
What was the main reason for the US adopting an isolationist policy after World War 1?
Which of the following is the major outcome of the Supreme Court decision in Griswold v Conn?
Which of the following is the major outcome of the Supreme Court decision in Griswold v Conn?
Who is credited with introducing microbiology?
Who is credited with introducing microbiology?
Who was taken to court for distributing a pamphlet on Birth Control?
Who was taken to court for distributing a pamphlet on Birth Control?
How many times can a United States Senator be re-elected?
How many times can a United States Senator be re-elected?
What series of events caused President Dwight Eisenhower to send US Army troops into Little Rock, AR in 1957?
What series of events caused President Dwight Eisenhower to send US Army troops into Little Rock, AR in 1957?
Which economic sector organized industrial unions that included non-skilled laborers in the early 20th century?
Which economic sector organized industrial unions that included non-skilled laborers in the early 20th century?
What type of government is ruled by aristocracy?
What type of government is ruled by aristocracy?
Who received more popular votes in the 2000 election?
Who received more popular votes in the 2000 election?
What was the Great Awakening in the 1730s about?
What was the Great Awakening in the 1730s about?
Who gave the famous speech 'Give me liberty or give me death' in the Virginia legislature in 1775?
Who gave the famous speech 'Give me liberty or give me death' in the Virginia legislature in 1775?
Who is the head of the executive of a city government?
Who is the head of the executive of a city government?
Who was considered the most brilliant of General Lee's generals during the Civil War?
Who was considered the most brilliant of General Lee's generals during the Civil War?
Which state did not have a representative at the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
Which state did not have a representative at the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
What is another name for the Civil War?
What is another name for the Civil War?
Which unsuccessful organization was created in the early 20th century to deal with international problems?
Which unsuccessful organization was created in the early 20th century to deal with international problems?
What was the extent of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?
What was the extent of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?
