One of the causes of World War I was _________.   a. …

One of the causes of World War I was _________.   a.  the deteriorating standards of living in Europe.   b.  the assassination in Serbia of Austrian Archduke Ferdinand.    c.  Europe had experienced several wars in recent decades that spilled over into World War I.    d.  the European working class was increasingly fractured and nationalistic.

The Beard-Hacker Thesis claims that postbellum economic grow…

The Beard-Hacker Thesis claims that postbellum economic growth in the United States   a.  was slowed by rapid immigration.   b.  was accelerated by rapid immigration from English speaking countries.   c.  was slowed by the formation of industrial monopolies.   d.  was accelerated by economic and financial changes generated by the Civil War.

Samuel Gompers is most recognized for:    a.  the in…

Samuel Gompers is most recognized for:    a.  the invention of air brakes for trains.   b.  his role as an early union leader.    c.  invention of a steel manufacturing process.    d.  the development of refrigerated train cars.