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Which factor best explains why the graph changes from 1990 to 2010?

A
New technology allows farmers to grow genetically modified crops.
B
New technology has improved medical imaging and surgery.
C
New technology protects soldiers from risky reconnaissance missions.
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In the mid-2000s, as a result of the Afghan people’s anger toward the United States,

A
the rebuilding process in the country began to accelerate.
B
the Taliban began to regain control over some areas.
C
more freedoms were given to the women of Afghanistan.
3

After the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the US found

A
few WMDs.
B
a single WMD.
C
no WMDs.
4

The election of 2008 was historically significant for women because

A
a third-party female candidate made a strong showing.
B
there were potentially two women on the final ballot.
C
women outnumbered male candidates for the Senate.
5

Which statement about culture is correct?

A
People who live in the same country always have the same culture.
B
People who share values have the same culture.
C
Culture cannot be learned, because a person is born with it.
6

Immediately after the attacks of September 11, 2001, many people around the world

A
felt uncomfortable voicing support for the United States.
B
declared war on al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations.
C
were shocked by the events and condemned the attacks.
7

A company that builds a factory in another country to hire workers for less money is trying to save on its

A
human resources.
B
global resources.
C
natural resources.
8

Which best describes the role of the US Supreme Court in the 2000 presidential election?

A
It stopped a recount in Florida, resulting in Bush’s election.
B
It refused to become involved in the election.
C
It declared George W. Bush the winner of the election.
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Which statement best explains how the Internet affected newspapers and magazines?

A
Internet use promotes reading, so it positively affected newspaper and magazine subscriptions.
B
Readers for online news sources and magazines increased, which boosted print publications.
C
Readers for online news sources and magazines grew, but the readership for print publications shrank.
10

If a country lowers tariffs, what will most likely happen?

A
Imports will increase.
B
Communication costs will drop.
C
Transportation costs will rise.
11

A conclusion that can be drawn from the outcome of Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, is that

A
the passengers showed great bravery in the face of danger.
B
the terrorists’ plan would have worked if not for the US military.
C
the terrorists were very organized and in control of the plane.
12

Following the 2000 presidential election, the Bush campaign

A
appealed the Florida Supreme Court’s decision to allow a hand recount.
B
decided a hand recount could not be done in time for the Electoral College vote.
C
rejected the decision of the US Supreme Court on the hand recount.
13

Which statement best describes the state of the economy when President Obama took office?

A
Financial institutions were failing, housing prices had fallen, and unemployment was rising.
B
Inflation was rising, interest rates were rising, and housing prices were rising.
C
Employment was increasing, and businesses were making record profits.
14

What is the best example of cultural diffusion?

A
The Spanish forced Christianity on the Native Americans when they conquered parts of South America.
B
Sandy explains the Chanukah dreidel game, and then her class plays it.
C
When colonists fought the British during the American Revolution, they also resisted the British culture.
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How does the Internet affect the way people find and exchange information?

A
The Internet makes both finding information and exchanging information a little faster.
B
The Internet makes finding information a little faster, and exchanging information a little slower.
C
The Internet makes both finding information and exchanging information much faster.
16

Between 2008 and 2011, the number of US troops

A
decreased slightly.
B
increased slightly.
C
increased significantly.
17

The US Constitution’s democratic ideology is most significant in Westernization because it is

A
an export of Western culture.
B
accepted beyond the West, into the Middle East.
C
the economic basis of Westernization.

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