Which of the following best explains why the time period between 1945 and 1991 is known as the "Cold War"?
A. fighting took place between numerous nations in the Arctic Circle.
B. it was a competition between the U. S. and U. S.S. R. to imperialize Antarctica.
C. there was no fighting between the U. S. and U. S.S. R., only tension and an exchange of words.
D. Western European countries chose to ignore the demands of the Soviet Union.

Which statement best summarizes the process of the abolition of slavery in the united states? o a slave owners agreed to limit and ultimately abolish slavery to prevent a slave rebellion similar to the haitian revolution o b. the united states did not abolish slavery until after many latin american countries did because it faced opposition from powerful slaveholders o c. the abolition movement in the united states used a series of legal challenges to successfully outlaw slavery. d. the abolition movement used nonviolent tactics to eventually convince the u.s. government to abolish slavery.

How did the completion of the transcontinental railroad change the lives of american citizens? a-it increased the wealth of all americans and enabled them to travel more.b-it made cross-country travel too expensive for ordinary americans.c-it decreased the safety of americans who moved to settle the plains.d-it shortened travel time between the east and west for all americans.

The fourteenth amendment how did the action resolve a longstanding conflict in post-civil war america? it defined the process for readmittance of the former confederate states into the united states of america. it ensured the right to vote to all male citizens of the united states, regardless of race, color, or prior servitude. it defined citizenship and related rights for african americans. it abolished slavery in the united states.