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Compared to the 1850s, the annual rate of growth of commodit…

Compared to the 1850s, the annual rate of growth of commodity output during the Civil War   a.  held constant from the previous decade.   b.  increased by roughly 25 percent.   c.  fell by more than 50 percent.   d.  None of the above is correct.

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In the 15th century, _________ rose to prominence in trade w…

In the 15th century, _________ rose to prominence in trade with areas to the east of Europe, while ________ dominated trade with the West.   a.  Venice; England   b.  Italy; the Dutch   c.  Portugal; Spain   d.  France; Holland

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What was the most immediate impact of introducing the horse…

What was the most immediate impact of introducing the horse to the plains Indians?    a.  A decrease in the amount of agricultural work the Indians did.   b.  A large increase in the size of hunting groups.    c.  More intensive and more efficient use of animal carcasses.    d.  More time was spent in fixed locations.

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The writings of the 18th century economist _____________ gre…

The writings of the 18th century economist _____________ greatly influenced Constitutional provisions regarding private property rights.   a.  John Maynard Keynes   b.  Alfred Marshall   c.  Adam Smith   d.  John Hicks

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In the 1770s the quality of life in the colonies   a. …

In the 1770s the quality of life in the colonies   a.  was better than the quality of life in developing countries today.   b.  was significantly lower than the quality of life in England during the same period.   c.  is impossible to determine due to inaccurate and incomplete data.   d.  was declining.

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What generated the most revenue for the U.S. government for…

What generated the most revenue for the U.S. government for most of the nineteenth century?    a.  Income taxes   b.  Property taxes   c.  Tariffs on goods imported from other nations   d.  Inheritance taxes

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The only mineral that was available in any significant quant…

The only mineral that was available in any significant quantity in colonial America was:   a.  Gold.   b.  Silver.   c.  Iron.   d.  Coal.

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Sometimes a person may just not be in the mood to read

Sometimes a person may just not be in the mood to read

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Eli Whitney is most noted for   a.  inventing the st…

Eli Whitney is most noted for   a.  inventing the steam engine.   b.  inventing the cotton gin.   c.  inventing the technology for the first railroad engine.   d.  developing the Erie Canal.

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The “duplication production” laws passed by Parliament in th…

The “duplication production” laws passed by Parliament in the late 17th and 18th centuries, restricted colonial export of   a.  woolen goods.   b.  tobacco.   c.  pig iron.   d.  cotton.

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