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Questions in social-studies

[Answered] What is the dangling skin under a turkey's neck called? (a) Wattle (b) Weedle (c) Wuddle (d) Widdle

[Answered] The Horn of Plenty, or Cornucopia, which symbolizes abundance, originated in what country? A. Turkey B. America C. Holland D. Greece

[Answered] Which of the following statements voices the principal Anti-Federalist objection to the Constitution? A. It contained no Bill of Rights. B. It promoted a monarch-like presidency. C. It did not protect the right of trial by jury. D. It gave Congress too much power to regulate trade.

[Answered] Why were slaves in high demand in the southern colonies?

[Answered] What forces led Americans to declare war on Britain in 1812?

[Answered] Montesquieu's system of "separation of powers" means that what? A. Government is divided into three branches. B. People are born with rights that cannot be taken away. C. Government may rule because the citizens consent. D. People have the right to life, liberty, and property.

[Answered] How did the United States gain control of former Spanish colonies?

[Answered] The Catholic Church considered a heretic to be anyone who: A. traveled long distances to trade in silks and spices. B. journeyed to the Holy Land to defeat the Muslims. C. held religious ideas rejected by Church authorities. D. called for the removal of Muslims and Jews from Spain.

[Answered] During the late 19th century and early 20th century, what doctrine was used to justify treating immigrants from different regions differently? A. Biblical theology B. Social Darwinism C. Laissez-faire D. Capitalism E. Progressive imperialism

[Answered] The U.S. federal and state governments are similar because both levels of government have the power to: - collect taxes from citizens - control banks