How and why did tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union escalate into a “Cold War” during the mid-to-late 1940s and early 1950s? What caused the conflict? How did the United States respond? Identify and explain the key issues, events, and personalities that shaped this period.

Which of the following was not an effect of westward expansion? a. native american tribes suffered confinement on reservations. b. native americans learned new techniques of irrigation. c. many native americans died from the spread of disease. d. natural resources were depleted from misuse by white settlers.

The ottoman kingdom began in the region of anatolia

Which option best describes how the printing press transformed european society? (a) prior to the printing press, the catholic church hand-copied texts and disseminated them to peasants. (b) prior to the printing press, the church of england did not allow peasants to learn to read. (c) prior to the printing press, the orthodox church recited luther’s “95 theses” aloud to peasants. (d) prior to the printing press, knowledge was reserved primarily for nobles and clergy.