In the Homestead strike, what happened when the factory owner
hired the Pinkerton guards?
A. The Pinkertons attacked the workers who
went on strike.
B. The Pinkertons replaced the workers who
went on strike.
C. The Pinkertons assisted the strikers.
D. The Pinkertons became union members.

What was new about the writing system developed by the phoenicians, and why was this important to the growth of knowledge and spread of ideas?

The articles of confederation allowed congress to: make and borrow money. declare war. create a postal service. all of these choices are correct.

Which of these is a role of congress? a) to veto legislation b) to pass the federal budget c) to nominate cabinet members d) to interpret the constitution 2) which of these is a power of the legislative branch? a) declare war b) enforces laws c) interprets laws d) negotiates treaties 3) a two/thirds vote of each house of congress is required to a) impeach the u.s. president. b) approve presidential appointments. c) pass an appropriation or tax bill. d) pass a bill over the president's veto. 4) the chief purpose of congressional committees is to a) draft legislation for consideration by the full congress. b) act as a group to which the president can direct his lobbying effort. c) provide a place for lobbyists and special interest groups to get support. d) hold hearings so that bills can be evaluated and studied prior to voting. 5) after a bill has been passed by both houses of congress it a) becomes a law. b) is sent to the president. c) returns to the house of origin for verification. d) is sent to a subcommittee in the house or senate. 6) house of representatives passes a spending bill → senate debates the spending bill → senate passes the spending bill → ? what completes this sequence of events? a) the spending bill becomes a law b) the states must approve the bill c) the supreme court reviews the bill d) the president must act on the bill eliminate