- What was a significant reason why President McKinley and many Americans opposed granting independence to the Philippines after the Spanish-American War? Concerns over the racial and cultural superiority of the Filipino people Belief that Filipinos were incapable of self-governance and to prevent European influence on the islands Fear of Spanish retaliation against American interests in the Caribbean Desire to establish a cooperative economic alliance with the Philippines
- How did Samuel J.Tilden make a significant impact in his fight against political corruption in New York City, particularly targeting Tammany Hall and Boss William Tweed? He supported Tammany Hall's efforts to reform the city's sanitation system to combat public health crises. He advocated for the expansion of Tammany Hall's influence to ensure better representation of immigrants in local politics. He proposed legislation to increase taxes on wealthy individuals to fund public works projects in New York City. He led prosecutions that resulted in the exposure and imprisonment of Boss Tweed for embezzlement and graft.
- What was the purpose of differential shipping rates, and how did Midwest farmers respond to them? To give larger businesses discounted rates while charging higher rates to local farmers, who responded angrily and labeled the railroad owners "robber barons." To discourage the use of railroads for transporting market goods, and small-scale farmers responded by boycotting rail transportation. To equalize transportation costs for all businesses, and small-scale farmers responded by increasing their production. To lower costs for all farmers, who responded with gratitude and support for the railroad owners.
- 5. How does Francophonic contribute to cultural and political connections among French- speaking nations? Enter your response here.
- How did the provisions of the Homestead Act contribute to the Euro-American development of western land inhabited by Indigenous peoples in the United States? It established a network of public schools and hospitals across the frontier to attract families to the West. It offered 160 acres to settlers willing to cultivate and improve it for a period of five years for a nominal filing fee. It designated vast areas of land as national parks and wildlife reserves to preserve the natural beauty and attract tourists and new residents. It provided large financial grants and subsidies to settlers
