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American Indian population were most impacted by the introduction of European- Weapon Religion Disease Culture |
Disease |
Many died because of this |
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Which factor was significant to the Cavaliers in the early colonization of eastern Virginia Debit forgiveness. Free land Political freedom. Religious tolerance |
Free land |
To make a colony you need? |
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During the American Revolution, this cartoon by benjamin franklin attempted to- Persuade colonist to support the loyalists Recruit colonists for the royal navy Encourage colonists to resolve their differences Convince colonists to maintain state sovereignty |
Encourage colonists to resolve their differences |
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One major element of George Washington's military strategy during the American Revolution was avoiding- Direct confrontation Night attacks Important cities Naval battles |
Direct confrontation |
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These powers are a result of- Suggested amendments to the articles of confederation A system of constitutional checks and balances Foreign influences on the colonies and territories And idea taken from the articles of confederation |
A system of constitutional checks and balances |
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Which amendment to the Constitution of the United state was directly influenced by the Virginia statute for religious freedom 1st. 2nd. 5th. 8th. |
1st |
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Which early united States political party believed in these positions? Federalists Whig Know-nothings Democratic republicans |
Democratic republicans |
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One of the fundamental beliefs of Jacksonian democracy was that- Political parties should have popular leaders Ordinary citizens should participate in politics Religious leaders should hold elected offices Federal jobs should go to qualified individuals |
Ordinary citizens should participate in politics |
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"So you're the little woman who wrote the book that made this great war!" -P. Abraham Lincoln, 1862 President Lincoln was speaking to - Elizabeth Cady Stanton Sojourner Truth Harriet Tubman Harriet Beecher Stowe |
Harriet Beecher Stowe |
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Which role did this person play in the nation's history? Leader in the Texas revolution. Justice on the supreme Court. General in the Mexican-American war. President of the Confederate states of America |
President of the Confederate states of America |
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Before the civil war, slavery was prohibited in certain areas by the- Monroe doctrine Fred Scott decision Kansas-Nebraska Act Missouri compromise |
Missouri compromise |
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Which leader is described in this diagram? Ulysses S. Grant Abraham Lincoln Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis |
Robert E. Lee |
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The battle of Fort sumter was a significant event in Civil War history because it was the first- Confederate defeat during the Civil War. Conflict that included African American soldiers. Time British soldiers fought alongside Union soldiers. Military confrontation of the Civil War. |
Military confrontation of the Civil War |
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The assassination of president Abraham Lincoln belongs in which section of this timeline? 1 2 3 4 |
3 |
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Which civil rights leader believed African Americans could earn equality by learning vocational skills Oliver hill W.E.B. DuBois Booker T. Washington Martin Luther King Jr. |
W.E.B DuBois |
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This headline affected the United states by eventually leading to- Involvement in the Spanish American War. Construction of the Panama Canal. Entry into World War I. Neutrality during the 1930s. |
Entry into War World I |
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Which type of music was popularized by radio in the 1920s? Jazz Reggae Bluegrass Folk |
Bluegrass |
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This photograph demonstrates conditions exposed by a- Suffragist Muckraker Union representative Factory owner |
Muckraker |
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What was 1 result of the Federal Reserve's failures to prevent the collapse of the banking system prior to the Great Depression? The money supply contracted. Interest rates decreased. The stock market recovered. Protective tariffs were repealed |
The money supply contracted |
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Which action kept the United States from joining the league of nations? Massie public protest. Veto by the President. Opposition in the Senate. Revision of treaties. |
Opposition in the senate |
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After the start of WWII, the Lend-Lease Act allowed the U.S. to- Acquire new weapons. Assist the Allied powers. Occupy Axis territory. Reinstate the military draft |
Reinstate the military draft |
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Which factor best completed this diagram? Mass migration Labor shortages Resource rationing High birthrates |
Labor shortages |
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During WWII, these measures served to- Maintain supplies for the war effort. Rebuild a war-damaged economy. Establish international relief funds. Protect personal savings. |
Maintain supplies for the war effort |
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This emblem symbolizes the struggles of women to- Join the military. Earn respect as mothers. Gain rights as workers. Earn the right to vote. |
Gain rights as workers |
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Which aspect of American life was most challenging by the passage of the 19th amendment? Organized religion. Role of women. Economic policy. Opposition to segregation. |
Role of women |
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Which president signed the 1965 legislation that made these changes possible? Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower Richard Nixon Lyndon B. Johnson |
Lyndon B. Johnson |
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Which conflict best represents an application of the containment policy? Spanish American War WWI WWII Vietnam War |
Vietnam War |
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What country on this map did president Ronald Reagan described as an "evil empire"? 1 2 3 4 |
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One push factor for many United States immigrants is that their native country has a- Quality education system. Lack of family connections. Diverse religious history. Lack of employment opportunities. |
Lack of employment opportunities |
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This excerpt describes the purpose of the- Patriot Act Strategic defense initiative United nations participation Act Interstate commerce commission |
Patriot Act |
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The collapse of communism in the late 1980s led to the reunification of- Germany Korea Vietnam Yugoslavia |
Germany |
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Which president made this announcement? Gerald Ford James Carter Jr. Ronald Reagan William Clinton |
William Clinton |
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On recent years, advances in technology have changed employers' expectations for job applicants so that most United States employers now- Believe workers must be loyal to their company. Expect their employees to have computer skills. Require workers to be able to operate heavy machines. Feel employees should have advanced scientific knowledge. |
Expect their employees to have computer skills |
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How has the Internet affected the lives of rural Americans? By attracting more medical professionals to rural area. By creating more blue-collar jobs in rural areas. By providing better access to information. By lowering the cost of housing. |
By providing better access to information |
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Which regions are the source of most recent immigration to the United States? Latin America and Africa Asia and Latin America Western Europe and Africa Asia and Southern Europe |
Asia and Latin America |
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This description concerns the- Transportation of cattle to markets in the Midwest. Immigration of workers to build the transcontinental railroad. Movement of cattle to feed the troops during the Civil War. Relocation of settlers to new territory in the Midwest |
Transportation of cattle to markets in the Midwest |
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The open door policy was important to the United States merchants because its goal was to- Ensure feed of trade with China. Control the economy of Latin America. Grant exclusive trading rights with hawaii. Limit commercial activity in Europe. |
Ensure freedom to trade with China |
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During the 19th century, Chinese immigrants played a major role in the- Building of the transcontinental railroad. Development of the public school system. Establishment of the abolition movement. Formation of the Tammany Society |
Building of the transcontinental railroad |
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This wreckage is from a large-scale invasion to- Force the surrender of Japan Liberate Europe Seek the support of Russia Free Germany |
Liberate Europe |
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The battle of Stalingrad was significant because Germany was- Cut off from Italian reinforcements. Denied access to valuable oil resources. Forced to surrender its western armies. Invaded by allied troops. |
Denied access to valuable oil resources |
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The Soviet Union built the Berlin Wall in 1961 in order to- Reroute automobile traffic around downtown berlin. Prevent the transfer of money from Western Europe to the East. Prevent escape of Eastern Europeans to the West. Fortify the government headquarters building in Berlin |
Prevent the transfer of money from the Western Europe to the East |
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Which leaders opposed that ratification of the Constitution of 1787? 1 and 2 3 and 4 1 and 3 2 and 4 |
1 and 2 |
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A person making such a statement would most likely favor the- Treaty of Paris Articles of confederation Declaration of independence Constitution of the United States |
Constitution of the United States |
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Thomas Paine's publication of Common Sense influenced many Americans colonists to support the- Formation of loyalist groups. Concept of capitalist economies. Idea of separation from England. Purchase of territory from France. |
Idea of separation from England |
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The principles of the declaration of independence led to increase social participation over time by- Supporting low taxes Creating the two-party system Promoting civil rights Promoting a strong government |
Promoting civil rights |
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John Marshall was instrumental in strengthening the- State department Federal Reserve Electoral college Supreme Court |
Supreme Court |
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Which phrase best completes this diagram? Foreign tariffs increased Demand for goods declined Overspeculation of investments Failure of banks |
Overspeculation of investments |
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The founders of Rhode Island had different views from the Massachusetts Puritans on- Enslaved workers Private property Indentured servants Religious tolerance |
Religious tolerance |
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John Locke's political theory was based on the idea that individuals- Obey their king Free their slaves Need spiritual salvation Possess natural rights |
Possess natural rights |
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