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Question 1

What opposing views did female activists Gloria Steinem and Phyllis Schlafly have regarding gender roles in society?
 
  A) Steinem believed that women's identities would always be based on their looks, while
  Schlafly believed that women should make abortion and childcare centers socially acceptable.
  B) Steinem believed gender roles were culturally constructed, while Schlafly believed that they
  were rooted in biology.
  C) Steinem believed that women should help their husbands in earning wages, while Schlafly
  believed that men should be stay-at-home fathers.
  D) Steinem believed women should be fulltime mothers, while Schlafly believed that both men
  and women would be happier once they were free of culturally constructed gender roles.

Question 2

Political conflict between the Federalist and Republican parties of the 1790s can best be described as the result of __________.
 
  A) a modern political two-party system
  B) a proto-party system not yet evolved into a modern political party system
  C) one dominant political party with a loyal opposition
  D) two political parties sharing power

Question 3

How did General Douglas MacArthur's response to the Bonus Marchers affect the view of the electorate toward President Hoover?
 
  A) MacArthur's failure in his mission led the public to believe that Hoover lacked good
  judgment in his appointments to top positions.
  B) MacArthur's insubordination led many to conclude that Hoover was an ineffective leader.
  C) The harsh treatment of the veterans confirmed public opinion that Hoover was out of touch
  with the plight of ordinary Americans.
  D) Most Americans admired the firm stance Hoover took against the demands of the Bonus
  Marchers.

Question 4

What was one significant flaw of the Homestead Act, particularly in more arid areas of the West?
 
  A) Grasshopper plagues and other swarms of insects destroyed crops.
  B) 160-acre allotments were too small for profitable farming.
  C) Farmers and homesteaders had few opportunities for social interactions.
  D) Railroads set exorbitant rates to ship farmers' products to market.



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Reply 2 on: Sep 21, 2019
Excellent


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