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How did Progressives plan to improve government?

A
by reforming the ranching industry
B
by reforming the tax system
C
by reforming the banking system
D
by reforming the agricultural industry
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As European nations became involved in World War I in 1914, the United States was

A
enjoying a strong economy and reaching out to countries in Asia.
B
changing its economic system and adding colonies in Africa.
C
recovering from economic problems and building ties with Latin America.
D
concentrating on farming in the US and increasing trade with India.
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What condition most directly contributed to the spread of disease in city tenements in the early 1900s?

A
inadequate lighting
B
lack of safety features
C
lack of fire protection
D
inadequate sanitation
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Both state and federal government have the power to

A
build roads and enforce laws.
B
make treaties and collect taxes.
C
make treaties and declare war.
D
build roads and make treaties.
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In 1908, the Supreme Court ruled in Muller v. Oregon that

A
state laws could not break up all monopolies.
B
states could not decide the length of a workday.
C
states could regulate fees charged by railroads.
D
state laws could limit working hours for women.
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During 1915 and 1917, U-boats attacked not only enemy ships but also

A
troops stationed close to shore.
B
cities near the shoreline.
C
German submarines.
D
commercial supply ships.
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How does the Eighth Amendment protect people found guilty of crimes?

A
It limits their punishment.
B
It ensures fair trials.
C
It guarantees common law.
D
It requires search warrants.
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How did the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 affect the national economy?

A
The strike had a minor impact on the national economy because companies quickly hired new workers.
B
The strike had a major impact on the national economy because workers in other industries joined the strike.
C
The strike had a major impact on the national economy because it prevented trade and commerce.
D
The strike impacted the local economy but not the national economy.
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Which factor most contributed to delays in construction for the Central Pacific Railroad?

A
a shortage of supplies
B
intense summer heat
C
long stretches of desolate landscape
D
frequent strikes by workers
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The position of the United States toward Latin America in the 1800s can be characterized as

A
aggressive.
B
colonial.
C
warlike.
D
protective.
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Common Sense influenced the Declaration of Independence by

A
using a similar type of easily understood language.
B
persuading the Continental Congress to meet.
C
preparing people for the new ideas in the Declaration.
D
suggesting who should write the Declaration.
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When an industry was monopolized by one company or trust during the Gilded Age, what happened to workers’ wages?

A
Workers often earned less because fewer businesses were competing for their services.
B
Workers often earned less because more businesses were competing for their services.
C
Workers often earned more because fewer businesses were competing for their services.
D
Workers often earned more because more businesses were competing for their services.
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Which of the following best explains why Chinese immigrants moved to the United States in the 1800s?

A
Chinese immigrants wanted to start their own railroads.
B
Chinese immigrants wanted to send money to their families.
C
Chinese immigrants wanted to escape religious persecution.
D
Chinese immigrants wanted to settle in East Coast cities.
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Marcus Garvey defined self-reliance as

A
cultural interdependence.
B
economic independence.
C
political freedom.
D
freedom of speech.
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What finally convinced the federal government to intervene in the Pullman Strike in 1894?

A
The strike caused George Pullman to lose money.
B
The government felt it was their responsibility to protect the workers.
C
The strike disrupted mail delivery.
D
The government was worried that people would stop using the rail system to travel.
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Read the quotation. “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that men and women are created equal.”Which of the following best describes the origins of this quotation as it relates to women’s equality?

A
It is from the US Constitution, written during the Second Continental Convention by Abigail Adams.
B
It is from the Declaration of Independence, written by the founders of the United States.
C
It is from the Seneca Falls Convention, using language from the Declaration of Independence.
D
It is from the National Woman Suffrage Association’s charter, written by Susan B. Anthony.
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Compared to the Grange, the Farmers’ Alliances of the late 1800s were

A
less politically motivated.
B
more focused on cooperatives.
C
more politically motivated.
D
more focused on educating farmers.
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Examine the graph (no data available for 1920–1935).

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A
Alcohol consumption was affected by the end of World War I.
B
Alcohol consumption barely changed during the time of Prohibition.
C
Alcohol consumption grew due to the poverty of the Great Depression.
D
Alcohol consumption was lower after Prohibition than before it began.
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What happened when the stock market crashed in October 1929?

A
Most banks panicked and bought more stocks.
B
Most investors panicked and sold all their stocks.
C
Most investors calmly put their money into banks.
D
Most banks calmly invested to help the stock market.
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Most literature written during the Harlem Renaissance called for

A
jobs for African Americans.
B
housing for African Americans.
C
equality for African Americans.
D
health care for African Americans.

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