Unit Test — Cumulative exam

Question 1

During the final years of World War II in Europe, American and British bombing raids

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destroyed German factories and cities.

Question 2

Read a paragraph from an essay supporting Truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan.[1] Many people have argued that nothing could justify the president’s use of the atomic bomb because it killed so many innocent civilians. [2] Truman himself refused to drop a third atomic bomb on Japan because he was horrified by the death and devastation it had caused. [3] However, he never regretted his decision to use it in the first place. [4] Using the bomb brought an immediate end to a war that might have gone on for months or even years longer.Which sentence states a reason?

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sentence 4

Question 3

How did President Bush respond to Hurricane Katrina?

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He sent US troops to help distribute supplies and repair damage.

Question 4

The Immigration Act of 1965

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abolished the old immigration quotas.

Question 5

When he came to power in 1985, Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev

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hoped to improve relations with the West.

Question 6

How did the “island-hopping” strategy save American lives in World War II?

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US forces only attacked Japanese-held islands with strategic importance.

Question 7

In Santa Fe District v. Doe, the court ruled that student-led prayer at a school football game failed the "Lemon Test” because it was "too entangled.” What does this mean?

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The games were too closely related to an official school activity, showing religious support.

Question 8

The government used a controversial bailout program to help

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automakers on the verge of collapse.

Question 9

How has technology affected the economy? Check all that apply.Robots have taken over some jobs in factories.Fewer employees are able to do their jobs from home.Automation has had less of an impact in manufacturing.The pharmaceutical industry has improved the economy.Consumers can buy goods and services on the Internet.Competition between companies has led to new products.

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Robots have taken over some jobs in factories.; The pharmaceutical industry has improved the economy.; Consumers can buy goods and services on the Internet.; Competition between companies has led to new products.

Question 10

Which of the following best describes “nuclear deterrence”?

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the idea that the threat of nuclear war was enough to stop an attack

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