23. A comparison of Native American societies in North America reveals that

a. culture and language were the same everywhere
b. distinct cultures arose from differences in local climate and terrain
c. all were nomadic with little knowledge of agriculture
d. local environments had little impact on cultural development
I can't decide between A and B...

25. Without the Bessemer process, Americans might not have been able to create
a. train engines
b. sewing machines
c. the Morse code
d. the Brooklyn Bridge
D?

26. According to the Great Compromise, the number of representatives in the Senate would be
a. the same number for every state
b. based on a state's population
c. two for large states, and one for small states
d. affected by the size of a state's enslaved population
A?

27. During the early part of the war, Lincoln's main goal was to
a. reduce the power of the states
b. preserve the Union
c. stop the spread of slavery
d. free the slaves
B?

Thanks
-MC

I think you're getting tired.

23. A and B are direct opposites. Which is it?

25. Correct.

26. http://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW_by_State.shtml

27. Correct.

For #23 I'll go with B...

-MC

Right. Native Americans had many different customs and languages.

I still don't know about #26 though. I don't understand that link you gave.

-MC

I'm sorry, I misread the question. I was thinking about the House of Representatives. The number of representatives for each state depends upon the population of the state.

You were right. Each state has the same number of senators -- 2 for each state.

Darn! My brain short-circuited again! <g>

Haha that's what I was wondering, cuz' I was pretty sure about that one. Ah, well. Happens to the best of us. Thanks(:

-MC

You're welcome.

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23. To answer this question, we need to compare the different Native American societies in North America. It is important to note that culture and language were not the same everywhere, as there were hundreds of distinct Native American cultures. This rules out option A.

Now let's look at option B. It states that distinct cultures arose from differences in local climate and terrain. This is likely the correct answer as Native American societies were shaped by their environment. Different regions had different climates, resources, and landscapes, leading to the development of unique cultural practices, languages, and social structures.

Therefore, the correct answer is b. distinct cultures arose from differences in local climate and terrain.

25. The Bessemer process was a method of mass-producing steel, which revolutionized the steel industry. To determine the answer, we need to consider what American creations heavily rely on steel.

Option A mentions train engines, which indeed relied on steel for their construction. Option B, sewing machines, did not require steel as a crucial component. Option C, the Morse code, was a means of communication and does not directly relate to steel. Option D, the Brooklyn Bridge, is the most plausible answer as this iconic bridge's construction heavily relied on steel.

Therefore, the correct answer is d. the Brooklyn Bridge.

26. The Great Compromise was a crucial agreement during the drafting of the United States Constitution. It addressed the issue of congressional representation. To determine the answer, we need to understand the terms of the Great Compromise.

Option A states that the number of representatives in the Senate would be the same for every state. This is not correct because the Great Compromise established that the Senate would have equal representation with two seats for each state.

Option B, based on a state's population, is also incorrect as it pertains to the House of Representatives, not the Senate.

Option C correctly states that the Senate would have two representatives for large states and one representative for small states. This reflects the compromise reached during the Constitutional Convention.

Option D, affected by the size of a state's enslaved population, is not relevant to the Great Compromise.

Therefore, the correct answer is c. two for large states, and one for small states.

27. To determine Lincoln's main goal during the early part of the war, we need to consider the context of the American Civil War. Lincoln's primary concern was preserving the Union rather than addressing the issue of slavery directly.

Option A, reducing the power of the states, was not his main goal at the start of the war. Option C, stopping the spread of slavery, while important, was not his primary objective initially. Option D, freeing the slaves, was not his immediate priority.

Option B, preserving the Union, best reflects Lincoln's main goal during the early part of the war. He aimed to maintain the integrity and unity of the United States, as the secession of southern states threatened the union.

Therefore, the correct answer is b. preserve the Union.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions.