What tactics did monopolists like cornelius vanderbilt use to gain power during this time period? (2) pick only 2! a) actively trying to drive competitors out of business b) tightly controlling the only sources of a needed good or service (like oil or railroad transportation) c) strong-arming politicians and competitors to get what they wanted d) gaining influence and resources using their enormous amount of wealth

How did the atomic bomb end the war

Why might the spanish government have approved of the encomienda system? a the system allowed for fair treatment of all under it, leading to a happy and prosperous colony. b the system used natives as slaves which meant the government was able to maximize their profit of exported goods. c the system allowed for mostly profitable trade within the different colonies. d the system was a great example of how to successfully run a colony, making spain a world power.

In this activity, you’ll read and analyze the song “the unreconstructed rebel,” written around 1866. you’ll draw conclusions from this song about southerners’ feelings toward african americans after the civil war. part a who is the speaker or the singer of the song? how do you know?