Answer: E
Explanation: The Suez Canal is an artificial opening built on Egyptian territory to connect the Red and Mediterranean Seas and allow maritime communication between Europe and Asia without having to contour the African continent. This passage made Egypt a kind of gateway between the West and the East.
How did the War of 1812 affect public opinion in the United States?
A. Feelings of nationalism declined because the war destroyed farmlands across the country.
B. American pride and confidence surged because the country proved its military ability.
C. Feelings of nationalism declined as Americans realized the importance of trade with Britain.
D. American military leaders became unpopular for leading the country into a costly war.
E. The Federalists became popular for supporting peace with Britain to keep trade going.
Answer:
E. The Federalists became popular for supporting peace with Britain to keep trade going.
Explanation:
The War of 1812 affected public opinion in the United States by making the Federalists more popular because they supported peace with Britain to keep trade going.
This led to a resurgence of the Federalist Party which would go ahead to make it a strong party many years after the year.
Answer:
The Lend Lease Act was initiated to, as the poster Uncle Sam holds, to support the US's allies in their war effort. "Short of War" is used to describe that the US economically was already in the war, as they provided loans, created military hardware and equipments, and heavily invested in their allies. The only thing holding them out was the public opinion, and the investment of American lives nonvoluntarily. The left side is used to suggest the public opinion, and how there were sentiments on both sides for the argument. In essence, Uncle Sam is trying to appease both sides in supporting logistically the Allies, while not forcing US men into the warfront.
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Matching:
1)C; 2)E; 3)D; 4)H; 5)G; 6)F; 7)A; 8)B
Multiple Choice:
9) C
10) B
11) A
12) C
13) C
The main reason why the Spanish built the St. Augustine fort in Florida was "to protect their sea route to the Caribbean" since this was a crucial port for many engaged in trade within the Caribbean.
