Chapter 11

Quiz for Chapter Eleven America in Global Context: Financing War

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Question 1

Which of the following statements could be supported
based on the tax revenue figures for both Mexico and the United States between 1790 and 1816?A. Mexico had consistently stronger tax revenues than the United States during this period.
B. Mexico and the United States were roughly equal in tax revenues during this period.
C. The figures show no consistent pattern of tax revenue during this period.
D. Mexico had consistently weaker tax revenues than the United States during this period.

Question 2

In the figures for the years 1840–1844, which year shows the greatest increase in expenses and deficit for the Mexican government?A. 1840–1841
B. 1841–1842
C. 1842–1843
D. 1843–1844

Question 3

In the figures for U.S. tax revenues for 1840–1844, in what years does the United States move from deficit spending to a positive revenue-to-expense balance?A. 1840–1841
B. 1841–1842
C. 1842–1843
D. 1843–1844

Question 4

Based on the revenue and expense pattern in the figures for 1840–1844 for Mexico and the United States, which of the following statements would likely be true for the year 1846?A. Mexico and the United States would have similar debt and be equally able to borrow money for war expenses.
B. The figures for the United States and Mexico during this period do not show any discernible pattern.
C. The United States would have less debt than Mexico and be better able to borrow money for war expenses.
D. Mexico would have more debt than the United States and therefore would be better able to borrow more money for war expenses.