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AMSCO AP World History Modern- Unit 6Imperialism - correct answers A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. Nationalism - correct answers A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country Sino-Japanese War - correct answers a war between China and Japan for influence, power, and territory Formosa - correct answers Chiang and the nationalists were forced to flee to Formosa, a large island off the southern coast of China, after th...

Unit 2 Terms: AMSCO AP Government and Politicsbicameral - correct answers The division of a legislature into two separate assemblies (or houses) pork barrel spending - correct answers The use of government funds for projects designed to please voters or legislators and win votes gerrymandering - correct answers Manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party marginal seats - correct answers Political districts in which candidates elected to the House of...

Unit 2 Terms AMSCO AP Government and Politicsbicameral - correct answers The division of a legislature into two separate assemblies (or houses) pork barrel spending - correct answers The use of government funds for projects designed to please voters or legislators and win votes gerrymandering - correct answers Manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party marginal seats - correct answers Political districts in which candidates elected to the House of ...

AMSCO AP Government Unit 1advice and consent - correct answers the power of the United States Senate to be consulted on and approve of treaties signed and appointments made by the President Bill of Rights - correct answers the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution checks and balances - correct answers a way in which the three parts of government can limit each other commerce clause - correct answers the government's ability to initiate and regulate trade Anti-Federalists - correct...

AP GOVERNMENT, AMSCO CHAPTER 3, THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Bicameral - correct answers Two house legislature; resulted from a dispute between small and large states, each wanting a different form of representation Seventeenth Amendment - correct answers Ratified in 1913; broadened democracy by giving the people of the state the right to elect their senators House of Representatives - correct answers the lower house of Congress, consisting of a different number of representatives from each sta...

AMSCO AP Government Unit 1 advice and consent - correct answers the power of the United States Senate to be consulted on and approve of treaties signed and appointments made by the President Bill of Rights - correct answers the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution checks and balances - correct answers a way in which the three parts of government can limit each other commerce clause - correct answers the government's ability to initiate and regulate trade Anti-Federalists - corre...

AP EURO AMSCO Final"This image (Peter the Great) is best understood within the context of which of the following developments in Russia? A. Urbanization and rapid population growth in Eastern Europe B. Military reform and growth of mercantile trade C. Educational reform to revise Russian traditions D. The spread of Slavic independence movements" - correct answers B "This image(Peter the Great) most clearly represents which of the following trends in Europe in the 17th and 18th centurie...

AP GOVERNMENT, AMSCO CHAPTER 3, THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCHBicameral - correct answers Two house legislature; resulted from a dispute between small and large states, each wanting a different form of representation Seventeenth Amendment - correct answers Ratified in 1913; broadened democracy by giving the people of the state the right to elect their senators House of Representatives - correct answers the lower house of Congress, consisting of a different number of representatives from each state...

AMSCO AP World History Unit 3 Review Already Passed Ming Dynasty It was perhaps the peak of Chinese civilization with 300 years of peace and prosperity. They improved the Grand Canal, made great porcelain, and under Yong Le encouraged exploration. Manchu Northeast Asian peoples who founded the Qing Empire. Qing Dynasty Minority Manchu rule over China that incorporated new territories, experienced substantial population growth, and sustained significant economic growth. Kangxi Qing emperor (r....

AMSCO AP World History Modern- Unit 6Imperialism - correct answers A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. Nationalism - correct answers A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country Sino-Japanese War - correct answers a war between China and Japan for influence, power, and territory Formosa - correct answers Chiang and the nationalists were forced to flee to Formosa, a large island off the southern coast of China, after ...