Answer:
c. The huge financial and propaganda effort of Mark Hanna and the Republicans.
Explanation:
The 1896 presidential election was one that became the deciding factor for the economy of the United States. The election took place during the Panic of 1893 which greatly affected the economy and living conditions of the nation.
Republican candidate William McKinley was pitted against Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan whose main focus for the campaign was blaming the business sector for the failing economy. Contrary to Bryan's approach, McKinley worked with the businessmen, with Mark Hanna as his campaign manager. Hanna would become an important part of the Republicans' success in the election because of his efforts in rallying financiers and industrialists. Presenting a business proposal, Hanna succeeded in bringing a huge amount of financial help from these people.
Thus, the correct answer is option c.
The purpose of the spoils system is to give your supporters political positions in various federal offices. To the victor go the spoils means that if you win, you can put all your friends or family members or party members at high positions because you control those positions. It's not a system based on merit which was introduced later, after Jackson's policies.
Answer:
The policy of containment allowed President Truman to send troops to fight in the Korean war.
Explanation:
The policy of containment is a foreign policy during the Cold War of the United States to limit the spread of communism after World War II. It provided support for countries that rejected communism. Americans fought on the sides of the nationalists to try to stop the spread of communists, especially in Asia. President Truman decided to send troops in Korea through Japan to stop communism entering South Korea. Americans believed that if it not stopped then it might encourage China to invade Taiwan and Japan (domino effect).
Answer:
The war was fought primarily between the colonies of Great Britain and New France.
