Recalling the specter of the Great Depression (1929–40), America now advocated open trade for two reasons: to create markets for American agricultural and industrial products, and to ensure the ability of Western European nations to export as a means of rebuilding their economies. Reduced trade barriers, American policy makers believed, would promote economic growth at home and abroad, bolstering U. S. friends and allies in the process. –“Outline of United States History,” US State Department This passage most clearly relates to the creation of the

Which of the following statements os an example of how climate and vegetation influence lifestyles? a. many south koreans enjoy watching american films and listening to american music. b. many mongolians are pastoral nomads who raise livestock for a living. c. many chinese peasants are moving to cities in search of better jobs opportunities. d. many north koreans wish to see relatives now living in korea.

Igor stravinksy’s ballet, the rite of spring, featured clashing music, harsh sounds and deliberately ugly dancing. upon its premier, theater goers literally rioted in the seats of the venue. historians argue this moment is a “breaking point” where europe proves it is destined to be plunged into world war i. why would historians make such a claim? a people were genuinely angry that someone so bad at composing could make a ballet b the ballet represents colonialism. it showed the consequences of centuries of exploitation of non-european people. c the ballet represents the changing ideologies of modernity. the youth of europe breaking all the old rules and the old guard clinging on to the last bits of power d the ballet represents war itself. it drudged up old rivalries between the french and german peoples, inciting the lust for combat.

Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power? a. when a group of states work together to regulate interstate commerceb. when a federal law enforcement agency state policec. when a state creates a treaty with a foreign governmentd. when a local government collects taxes on imports