Why did lincoln issue the emancipation proclamation? (select all that apply)
-to force the north to be more serious about the war.
-to shorten the war.
-to gain support of non-slave nations.
-to frighten the south by encouraging slave rebellions.
-to strengthen the union cause.

The book by john kenneth galbraith discussed the growing gap between the increasing private wealth in the u.s. and the stagnant condition of resources allocated to the public sector.

Which of the following sets best matches the document to the people and/or ideas that influenced it? a. constitution: federalists, thomas jefferson, patrick henry b. bill of rights: george mason, thomas jefferson, james madison c. federalist papers: federalists, george washington, james madison d. letters from the federal farmer: federalists, richard henry lee, alexander hamilton select the best answer from the choices provided

What event ensured england safe passage to colonize north america? a) many englishmen desired more religious freedom than the king allowed.b) england's government decided to take advantage of america's wealth of resources.c) england's defeat of the spanish armada in 1588 opened up the seaways.d) cabot claimed the north atlantic coast for england in 1497.