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After World War II, the USSR extended its sphere of influence into Yugoslavia and Albania by

A
stationing troops there for many years.
B
appointing the head of state in each nation.
C
giving Soviet leaders local government jobs.
D
supporting the governments already in place.
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Which economic actions did President Bush and President Clinton both support while in office?

A
increasing taxes and decreasing spending
B
increasing global trade and increasing taxes
C
increasing social programs and decreasing spending
D
increasing conservation measures and decreasing taxes
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Americans were unhappy with President Clinton prior to the midterm elections of 1994 because

A
he wanted to add a balanced budget amendment.
B
he was involved in several White House scandals.
C
they were displeased with his Contract with America.
D
they were opposed to reforming the welfare system.
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Which of the following is a limitation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

A
It holds those who commit atrocities accountable for their actions.
B
It represents a moral code only and cannot be enforced by law.
C
It promises political and civil rights but not social and economic ones.
D
It does not promote equality based on race, nationality, or gender.
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Sherry’s paper includes a list of many events of the space race and the date each event occurred.Which visual aids would help readers better understand the information in the list? Select two options.a charta grapha mapa photographa timeline

A
a chart
B
a graph
C
a map
D
a photograph
E
a timeline
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A problem that occurred in Florida during the 2000 election was that

A
not enough citizens voted.
B
many ballots were destroyed.
C
voters did not submit their ballots.
D
many ballots could not be read by machine.
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The government used a controversial bailout program to help

A
homeowners struggling with mortgages.
B
foreign banks overloaded with debt.
C
automakers on the verge of collapse.
D
construction companies losing jobs.
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As a result of President Clinton’s impeachment trial in the Senate,

A
he was forced to resign.
B
he lost public support.
C
his approval rating increased.
D
his approval rating decreased.
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Which statements are examples of contemporary conservative beliefs? Check all that apply.Government should not have a large role in the economy.Tax rates should be raised to pay for government programs.The US military should remain strong to protect foreign interests.The government should regulate businesses to protect consumers.The states should be strictly controlled by the federal government. There should be stiff penalties for offenders who commit violent crimes.

A
Government should not have a large role in the economy.
B
Tax rates should be raised to pay for government programs.
C
The US military should remain strong to protect foreign interests.
D
The government should regulate businesses to protect consumers.
E
The states should be strictly controlled by the federal government.
F
There should be stiff penalties for offenders who commit violent crimes.
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Which strategies best support the evidence-gathering process when reviewing a primary or secondary source? Select three options.annotatinghighlightingmemorizingoutliningrewriting

A
annotating
B
highlighting
C
memorizing
D
outlining
E
rewriting
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Which factor most improved the exchange of information among countries?

A
faster transportation
B
reduced tariffs
C
faster communication
D
increased markets
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How did President Bush respond to Hurricane Katrina?

A
He sent the United Nations to maintain order and arrest looters.
B
He visited crowded shelters to see conditions there for himself.
C
He sent US troops to help distribute supplies and repair damage.
D
He asked local officials to ascertain the extent of the damage.
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How did President Bush’s response to the conflict between Iraq and Kuwait contrast with President Clinton’s response to the conflict in Bosnia?

A
President Bush sent a massive invasion force, while Clinton sent many troops as peacekeepers.
B
President Bush sent a smaller force of troops, while Clinton sent hundreds of thousands to invade.
C
President Bush contributed to lasting peace in Iraq, while Clinton faced increased fighting in Bosnia.
D
President Bush negotiated with Iraq before declaring war, while Clinton invaded Bosnia and then negotiated peace.
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Study the graph.According to the graph, which best states how the price of oil per barrel changed between 1976 and 1981?

Question illustration
A
The price increased slightly.
B
The price more than doubled.
C
The price more than tripled.
D
The price decreased slightly.
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By the time Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, he had

A
been a civil rights leader for more than ten years.
B
decided to run in the next presidential election.
C
led the Democratic Party for more than ten years.
D
decided to lead a demonstration supporting the war.
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A main goal of Asian American activists in the 1960s was

A
to end the internment of Japanese Americans.
B
to end the war in Vietnam.
C
to close Chinatowns in large cities.
D
to preserve Asian American culture.

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