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Anti-Muslim sentiment in the US also known as Islamophobia

A
increased after the attacks on September 11, 2001.
B
is largely a result of an increase in European immigration since 1960.
C
decreased sharply after the attacks on September 11, 2001.
D
is largely a result of an increase in Asian immigration since 1960.
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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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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.

A
Robots have taken over some jobs in factories.
B
Fewer employees are able to do their jobs from home.
C
Automation has had less of an impact in manufacturing.
D
The pharmaceutical industry has improved the economy.
E
Consumers can buy goods and services on the Internet.
F
Competition between companies has led to new products.
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A US Marine barracks in Beirut was targeted by terrorists in 1983 because

A
the United States supported Iraq in a war with Iran.
B
the Unites States did not sanction Israel for invading Lebanon.
C
the United States had backed an unpopular leader in Iran.
D
the United States had tried to destroy the PLO.
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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?

A
The prayer was too close to a Catholic tradition, and the majority of students practiced another religion.
B
The students might have been pressured by peers to pray, leading to bullying.
C
The games were too closely related to an official school activity, showing religious support.
D
The coach may have instructed the students to pray, making it a condition of their team membership.
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Which statement best describes an effect of the baby boom generation today?

A
The US population is becoming more diverse.
B
The US population is becoming older.
C
The US population is becoming younger.
D
The US population is becoming healthier.
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The attempted coup against the Soviet government in 1991 was led by

A
the United States.
B
Boris Yeltsin.
C
citizens angered by shortages.
D
Communist hardliners.
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In 1989, pro-democracy demonstrations in China led to

A
democratic reforms.
B
a coup against the government.
C
the destruction of Tiananmen Square.
D
the deaths of many protestors.
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Which best describes the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

A
It took away government tools for ensuring voting rights.
B
It allowed the use of literacy tests to determine voting eligibility.
C
It required federal supervision of all voter registration.
D
It protected voting rights for all Americans by taking away qualifications.

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