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Question 1
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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
Question 2
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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
Question 3
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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
Question 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.
Question 5
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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
Question 6
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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.
Question 7
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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
Question 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.
Question 9
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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
Question 10
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What has been one long-term result of the constitutional protection of free speech?
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fewer court cases involving minors
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fewer laws limiting minority rights
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a more accurate election
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a more informed society
Question 11
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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
Question 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
Question 13
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What do an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common?
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a single ruler
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a written constitution
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a national court system
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a single legislative house
Question 14
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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
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