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Q:

Shays rebellion was significant because it

A) led for new constitution of US B) Many farmers got their lands back
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) led for new constitution of US

Explanation:

In the year 1786, in US Shay's rebellion was a rebellion among the farmers of Massachusetts and significant because as it is one of the major factor which led to the writing of new US constitution.

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The Berlin conference in 1884 was significant because it

A) colonized Africa B) colonized Germany
C) colonized Portugese D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) colonized Africa

Explanation:

The Berlin conference in 1884 was significant because it created rules on how European nations want to colonize Africa.

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What was true about the progressive movement?

A) Women left traditional roles to become active in reform during the Progressive Movement. B) Members were essentially rural
C) progressives held no issues in common with populist movement D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Women left traditional roles to become active in reform during the Progressive Movement.

Explanation:

The Progressive Era took place in the US from the 1890s to the1920s. The movement was an effort to reform the government andeliminate the corruption within it. Social activists also wanted toreform the educational system, the insurance industry, thechurches, and many other things they felt were out of control, andnot working in the best interests of the citizens.

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Who was primarily responsible for the cold war?

A) U.S B) Soviet Union
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Soviet Union

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In which country did the hotaki dynasty flourish?

A) Sri Lanka B) China
C) Nepal D) Afghanistan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Afghanistan

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Q:

When did civil rights become part of the constitution?

A) 1964 B) 1965
C) 1966 D) 1967
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1964

Explanation:

According to the civil rights act 1964, the civil rights became part of the US constitution.

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World War 2 was fought between two groups, the Allies and the Axis Powers? Which country did not belong to the Axis Powers?

A) Denmark B) Bulgaria
C) Romania D) Italy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Denmark

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Which cultural influence came from the black power movement?

A) Change in Lifestyles B) Black Art Movement
C) Pride in Blackness D) Black is Beautiful
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Pride in Blackness

Explanation:

Black Power Movement can be termed as a cultural revolution that changed African American’s view about blackness. This movement encouraged them to be proud of their history, culture, and identity and celebrate their uniqueness.

 

The cultural influence came from the black power movement is Pride in Blackness.

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