Deflation   a.  often accompanies increases in the money supply.   b.  is good for borrowers, but bad for lenders.   c.  is good for lenders, but bad for borrowers.   d.  cannot occur under a bimetallic standard. 

According to Gresham’s Law,   a.  inflation and unemployment are inversely related.   b.  tax rates and tax revenues are inversely related.   c.  bad money drives out good money.   d.  inflation is inevitable in the long run.

cording to Walton and Rockoff, all of the following were among Jefferson’s main goals for land policy except:   a.  To assure clear property rights to the land owned by individuals.    b.  To drive Indians off the land and secure it for American settlers.    c.  To provide revenues to the federal government through sales.    d.  To spread democratic institutions.

During Prohibition the consumption of alcohol _____ and the crime rate _______.    a.  fell; fell   b.  fell; increased   c.  increased; fell.   d.  increased; increased. 

What most accurately describes the U.S. compared to other nations in the early 1900s?   a.  The U.S., which was still quite young, was one of the least productive nations in the world in both the agricultural and manufacturing sectors.   b.  The U.S., Great Britain and Germany were the three most industrialized nations.   c.  The industrial output in the U.S. was about average compared the rest of the nations in the world.   d.  The U.S., which had large supplies of land, had a highly productive agricultural sector, but its industrial productivity was quite low relative to that of other nations.

Which United States President is most closely identified with the Great Depression?   a.  Calvin Coolidge.   b.  Herbert Hoover.    c.  William Mckinley.   d.  Theodore Roosevelt.

(04.02 MC)Which of the following accurately describes menopause?

By 1900, the leading cotton producing state was   a.  Georgia.   b.  Louisiana.   c.  Texas.   d.  Mississippi.

What best describes the impact of the cotton gin?   a.  A decrease in the price and an increase in the quantity of cotton.    b.  An increase in the price and a decrease in the quantity of cotton.    c.  Decreases in both the price and quantity of cotton.   d.  Increases in both the price and quantity of cotton.

The first factories in the US were developed within the __________ industry.   a.  iron smelting   b.  grain milling   c.  boot and shoe   d.  cotton textile