2009 b
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2009 B
In the late 19th century, industrialization led to harsh working conditions in the United States. Which policies of the U.S. government allowed such conditions to develop and later led to the growth of labor
unions to correct abuses of workers?
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2. antitrust policies toward monopolies
3. imperialist policies regarding territorial expansion
4. isolationist policies regarding international alliances
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During World War II, Japanese troops occupied much of China. This weakened the Chinese government, and in 1949, communist forces overthrew the
government and established a communist state. What effect did the Chinese Communist Revolution have on the development of the Cold War?
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20% 20% 20%20%20%1. It decreased tensions,
because it led to the formation of the Warsaw Pact.
2. It increased tensions, because it strengthened the independence movement in India.
3. It increased tensions, because it increased Western fears of communist expansion.
4. It decreased tensions, because it led to the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union.
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Enlightenment philosophers such as John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau wrote that the relationship between citizens and their government was a social contract.
Which statement describes the impact of the idea of government as a social contract on the French
Revolution in 1789?
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1. The king granted women the right to vote.
2. French citizens claimed their natural rights.
3. The king raised taxes to pay off the public debt.
4. French citizens supported the king against the nobles.
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During the Spanish-American War, the U.S. Navy destroyed the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay in the Philippines. The U.S. Congress later voted for annexation of the Philippines.
What was one reason for this act of U.S. imperialism?
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a valuable naval base in the Pacific
2. to provide the U.S. with a place to relocate its immigrant population
3. to decrease the U.S. need to export raw materials for industrialization
4. to increase the U.S. population by extending citizenship to the Filipinos
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As a result of the Versailles Treaty, Germany lost its overseas colonies in Africa. How did the loss of these colonies contribute to the outbreak
of World War II?
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Britain and France put little effort into rebuilding their navies.
2. The Nazis exploited German resentment of their colonial losses by engaging in territorial expansion in Europe.
3. Rivalries between Britain and France for territory in Africa prevented these countries from taking action to stop aggression in Europe.
4. The United States ignored Germany’s military build-up because Germany was not likely to become powerful without raw materials from its former African colonies.
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Which change in U.S. society in the 20th century was an outgrowth of the success of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s?
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1. the passage of laws to protect the natural environment
2. the increase in funding for elementary and secondary education
3. the expansion of the role of state governments in economic affairs
4. the creation of new groups to advocate for the rights of other minorities
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What was one idea that the leaders of the American Revolution shared with Enlightenment thinkers?
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markets for mother countries.2. The people have the right to overthrow
their government if it abuses its powers.3. Governments may restrict freedom of
speech and of the press during times of crisis.
4. Factories and businesses should be owned by the government rather than by individuals.
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Which was a common factor in the United States that caused the Red Scare following World War I and McCarthyism following World War II?
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1. racial tension in major cities
2. signs of economic downturn
3. fear of communist expansion
4. the counterculture movement
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What was one result of discrimination against American Indians by white settlers in the United States in the late 19th century?
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25% 25%25%25%1. American Indians were displaced from their homelands.
2. American Indians were forced to maintain their cultural heritage.
3. American Indians were prevented from trading with European settlers.
4. American Indians were persecuted for killing buffalo on the Great Plains.
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In recent years, information about foods and food preparation around the world has had a wide audience on U.S. television and on internet websites. People who are eager to try new recipes have created a demand for ingredients not usually produced in the United States. To meet this demand,
U.S. supermarkets have been stocking goods formerly unknown to U.S. buyers.
What has been the cultural effect of the trend described above?
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1. a decrease in religious restrictions on particular foods
2. a reduction in the numbers of people “eating out” in restaurants
3. the inclusion of additional international food choices in the U.S. diet
4. people in foreign countries eating more foods produced in the United States
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The following is from an article in the newspaper.
Funding for state parks has been one of our governor’s top priorities over the last four years. When she entered office, state park funding was at $21 million; this year, the parks’ budget will be over $40
million.
Which method enables a citizen to analyze the reliability of this information?
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Visit some state ... Listen to all of ...
Read a recent boo... Verify the accura...
1. Visit some state parks.
2. Listen to all of the governor’s speeches.
3. Read a recent book written by the governor.
4. Verify the accuracy of the information presented.
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High school principals in a particular city have joined together in a request to local businesses that they voluntarily restrict the number of hours students work during the school year. The principals
believe that students’ schoolwork will improve if students work fewer hours.
What information could help support their claim?
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productive on the job2. surveys showing that students prefer
their jobs to their schoolwork3. studies of student performance where
such restrictions have been in place4. data comparing the effects of athletic
participation and non-participation on school achievement
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In 1923, Adolf Hitler, the future leader of Nazi Germany, declared:
The day must come when a German government shall summon up the courage to declare to the foreign powers: “The Treaty of Versailles is founded on a monstrous lie.” We fulfill nothing more. Do
what you will! If you want battle, look for it!
This excerpt would help support which thesis?
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1. Hitler believed the League of Nations would help Germany.
2. Hitler believed Germany was responsible for starting World War I.
3. Hitler used German resentment toward the Treaty of Versailles to gain power.
4. Hitler wanted the World War I Allies to live up to what they promised in the Treaty of Versailles.
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A town decides to build a new park. The mayor appoints a committee to review possible designs. After two months, the committee issues a report with its recommendations.
Which factor contributes to the credibility of the report?
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2. the cost of the report to the city
3. the number of tables and charts included
4. the qualifications of the committee members
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The authors of many history books provide bibliographies that indicate the sources for information provided in the text. Why would providing
the reader with this information make a book more credible?
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1. It allows the reader to check the reputation of the writer.
2. It allows the reader to find other books on the same topic.
3. It allows the reader to form his or her own opinions on the topic.
4. It allows the reader to determine the thoroughness of the author’s research.
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A newspaper prints an article about a bill in the U.S. Senate. What would indicate that the article is biased in favor of the bill?
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1. The article quotes the entire text of the bill.
2. The article is printed before the final vote on the bill.
3. The article quotes only senators who support the bill.
4. The article indicates that the president will likely veto the bill.
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What was a key reason for the creation of the Federal Reserve System?
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25% 25%25%25%1. to encourage exports
2. to increase tax revenues
3. to reduce budget deficits
4. to promote economic stability
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Identify one action that may be taken by the federal government that could improve the ability of businesses to raise wages, buy new equipment, and
conduct product research.
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2. reduce government spending
3. reduce corporate income taxes
4. set price ceilings on goods and services
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The term “Latin America” is generally used to describe a unique cultural region which includes all of South America, Central America, and Mexico. What
characteristic helps define Latin America as a region?
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2. Most countries in this region have command economies.
3. Spanish and Portuguese are the most widely spoken languages.
4. Most countries in this region are former colonies of France or Italy.
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