Pregunta 1
Pregunta
After World War I, what did the U.S. government hope to achieve by lending money to Germany?
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technological and military assistance from Europe
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political and economic stability in Europe
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investments for United States industries
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profits for United States banks
Pregunta 2
Pregunta
The photograph below shows President Richard Nixon on a 1972 overseas diplomatic trip.
What was a long-term consequence of the event shown in the photograph?
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the easing of Cold War tensions
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the easing of Vietnam War protests
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a commitment to preserve historical landmarks
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a commitment to continue humanitarian missions
Pregunta 3
Pregunta
The table below provides information about the African-American population in several cities after the Civil War.
Which condition in society was primarily responsible for the change in urban population?
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absence of agricultural employment in Southern communities
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lack of political representation in Southern communities
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availability of job opportunities in Northern cities
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prevalence of racial equality in Northern cities
Pregunta 4
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The newspaper headline below describes a significant event in U.S. foreign affairs.
How did this event contribute to the United States’ entry into World War I?
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It furthered anti-government protests in the United States.
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It encouraged anti-immigration campaigns in the United States.
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It became necessary for President Wilson to propose a plan for peace.
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It became difficult for President Wilson to defend a policy of neutrality.
Pregunta 5
Pregunta
The cartoon below depicts a social issue in United States history.
With which social issue is this cartoon associated?
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the power of political machines during the Second Industrial Revolution
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the power of big businesses during the Second Industrial Revolution
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the influence of immigration quotas during the Gilded Age
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the influence of suffrage reformers during the Gilded Age
Pregunta 6
Pregunta
The graph below provides information about world oil supplies in 2007.
How has the relationship between oil reserves, production, and consumption influenced United States foreign policy?
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The United States maintains military bases in Western European countries.
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The United States contributes humanitarian aid to Central African countries.
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The United States is committed to trade relations with Central Asian countries.
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The United States is interested in maintaining stability in Middle Eastern countries.
Pregunta 7
Pregunta
The diagram below shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents.
Which phrase completes the diagram?
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Separation of powers
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Economic freedom
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Self-government
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Individual rights
Pregunta 8
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How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?
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It avoided the issue of states’ rights.
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It allowed the states to elect representatives.
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It prevented the amendment of federal laws.
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It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
Pregunta 9
Pregunta
The illustration below shows a legal document.
Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents?
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to guarantee court hearings remain public
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to guarantee courts provide probable cause
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to protect the constitutional right to be tried by one’s peers
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to protect the constitutional right to confront one’s accuser
Pregunta 10
Pregunta
What has been one long-term result of the constitutional protection of free speech?
Pregunta 11
Pregunta
The poster below was created in 1917.
Which type of communication is shown in this poster?
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accurate
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biased
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informational
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propagandized
Pregunta 12
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The U.S. government is a member of which organization?
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United Nations
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European Union
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World Wildlife Fund
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International Red Cross
Pregunta 13
Pregunta
What do an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common?
Pregunta 14
Pregunta
The Venn diagram below shows some services provided by state and local governments.
Which service completes the Venn diagram?
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regulating taxicabs
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creating a police force
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issuing driver licenses
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regulating savings banks