When people began to settle west of the Appalachians in the late 1700s, they were mainly looking for

A. fertile farmland.

B. new plants and animals.

C. a water route to the Pacific.

D. sites for industrial development.

There are some scholars who would argue that "the Age of Discovery should be renamed the Age of Destruction". Discuss if you agree or disagree with this statement.

What were the intended goals of the Granger Laws passed during the late 19th century? A) to encourage factory owners to hire immigrants B) to prohibit children from working in mines C) to increase federal funding for industrial growth D) to protect

To where did Puritans migrate when the King Charles I began restoring the English Church with Roman Catholic ritual?

A belief in manifest destiny is most closely associated with the decision to

What did the Treaty of Versailles mean for Germany and for Europe? - war guilt clause - reparations - military - land - peace keeping

Why did Many Americans object to the aliens and sedition acts A: the acts raised taxes on working-class White Americans but not on slave-owning Southern planters B: The acts allowed too many foreigners into the country and Americans were afraid of

Where might sociologist work? A - in a university B - for the government C - in a marketing department D - all of the above

In what ways did the idea of tradition inform and justify their various calls for separate nationhood?

The head of state in a republic such as the United States is often referred to as which of the selections below? Select one: A. Emissary B. Premier C. Governor D. President

4. What does the quote, "The sun never sets on the British Empire" mean?