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joblessjake

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Question 1

The Pennsylvania Constitution was considered more radical than other state constitutions because it __________.
 
  A) extended suffrage to women
  B) immediately abolished all slavery
  C) banned the use of militias
  D) did away with property requirements for voting

Question 2

Why did President Wilson decide to implement conscription immediately following the declaration of war in 1917?
 
  A) The draft gave the government more power to decide who should work and who should fight.
  B) The draft enabled the government to recognize the rights of religious conscientious objectors.
  C) Wilson believed that a military comprised solely of volunteers was a threat to American
  liberty.
  D) Wilson wanted to prevent possibly seditious German Americans from enlisting.

Question 3

What eventually made this Massachusetts 54th Regiment poster that was designed to recruit black soldiers inaccurate?
 
  A) Black soldiers were never allowed to fight in the Union Army.
  B) Black soldiers were eventually promoted to positions of leadership in their regiments.
  C) Lincoln's decision to cut wages for black soldiers to 7.00 a month.
  D) Black and white regiments were eventually integrated during the Civil War.

Question 4

Michael Harrington's 1962 book The Other America: Poverty in the United States had its greatest impact by __________.
 
  A) criticizing poor people for not doing much to improve their own situations
  B) cutting government funding for social welfare programs
  C) awakening the social consciousness of affluent liberals, including John F. Kennedy
  D) creating a politically favorable climate for environmental regulation


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jackie

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Reply #1 on: Sep 21, 2019

Answer 1

D

Answer 2

A

Answer 3

C

Answer 4

C


joblessjake

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Reply 2 on: Sep 21, 2019
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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