38. Jackson defended the spoils system by claiming that it prevented
a. partisan politics
b. control of government by the rich
c. minority rule
d. an imbalance of power
...D?
39. The goal of the Lecompton constitution was to
a. establish slavery in Kansas
b. abolish slavery in all territories
c. abolish slavery in Kansas
d. uphold the Missouri Compromise
Although they are opposites, I couldn't decide between A and C, but I think it's A?
40. One effect of the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts was
a. a return to monarchy
b. increased tensions between Federalists and Jeffersonian Republicans
c. another American Revolution
d. a weaker federal government
Don't know between A and D...
41. How did Andrew Carnegie gain control of the steel industry?
a. by giving away his money
b. by becoming a partner of Edwin Drake
c. by buying all the other steel mills
d. by practicing vertical consolidation
D?
42. How did England's preoccupation with its civil war affect the colonies?
a. They were forced to support the king
b. They were left alone
c. They developed ties to France
d. They started to produce manufactured goods
Not sure...
Thanks
-MC
38. agree
39. A
40. We certainly did not become a monarchy. Check your text for B and D.
41. Agree
42. Check your book for either B or C.
Let's break down each question and go through the process of figuring out the answer.
Question 38: Jackson defended the spoils system by claiming that it prevented what?
To find the answer, we need to understand what the spoils system is. The spoils system refers to the practice of appointing government positions to loyal supporters after winning an election. With this in mind, we can eliminate options a, c, and d. By process of elimination, the correct answer is b, control of government by the rich.
Question 39: The goal of the Lecompton constitution was to...
To determine the goal of the Lecompton constitution, we need some background knowledge. The Lecompton constitution was a proposed constitution for Kansas that would allow slavery. Knowing this, we can eliminate options b and d. Therefore, the correct answer is a, establish slavery in Kansas.
Question 40: One effect of the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts was...
Again, we need some understanding of the Alien and Sedition Acts. These acts were signed into law in the late 18th century by President John Adams and aimed to restrict foreigners and suppress criticism of the government. With this in mind, we can eliminate options a and c. The correct answer is b, increased tensions between Federalists and Jeffersonian Republicans.
Question 41: How did Andrew Carnegie gain control of the steel industry?
To answer this question, we need to know about Andrew Carnegie's role in the steel industry. Carnegie gained control of the steel industry through a strategy known as vertical consolidation, which involves owning every step of the production process, from the raw materials to the distribution. Therefore, the correct answer is d, by practicing vertical consolidation.
Question 42: How did England's preoccupation with its civil war affect the colonies?
To answer this question, we need to consider the impact of England's civil war on its colonies. The English colonies were somewhat left alone during this time, as England was preoccupied with its internal conflict. Therefore, the correct answer is b, they were left alone.
Based on the explanations provided, the answers to the questions are:
38. b. control of government by the rich
39. a. establish slavery in Kansas
40. b. increased tensions between Federalists and Jeffersonian Republicans
41. d. by practicing vertical consolidation
42. b. they were left alone