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Why was Maximilien de Robespierre executed?

A
He wanted to retain the French nobility.
B
He didn’t believe in democratic reform.
C
He eventually became a tyrant.
D
He was found guilty of treason.
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The term that best describes factory work during the 1800s is

A
rewarding.
B
varied.
C
repetitive.
D
complicated.
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The Latin American revolutions from 1804 to 1821 were

A
unsuccessful and left strong conservative governments in place.
B
unsuccessful and left strong liberal governments in place.
C
successful and had similar styles of government in the various countries.
D
successful and had different styles of government in the various countries.
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How did the Catholic Church respond to the Scientific Revolution?

A
The Church tested new theories to prove or disprove them.
B
The Church embraced new discoveries as signs from God.
C
The Church persecuted scientists who challenged religious teachings.
D
The Church supported the work of some scientists but not others.
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What did the Petition of Right aim to prevent the monarch from doing? Select three options.

A
restricting freedom of religion
B
negotiating with foreign powers
C
establishing martial law in peacetime
D
imprisoning people without just cause
E
raising taxes without Parliament approval
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The formation of the National Assembly had what long-term effect on the Estates-General?

A
It made the Estates-General part of the National Assembly.
B
It inspired the Estates-General to push for reforms.
C
It compelled the Estates-General to continue to support the king.
D
It caused the Estates-General to cease to exist.
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The author credited with launching the English romantic movement was

A
William Wordsworth.
B
Edgar Allen Poe.
C
Alexandre Dumas.
D
Mark Twain.
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A
increased a little
B
decreased greatly
C
increased greatly
D
remained the same
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What became of most of the Central powers’ colonies after World War I?

A
They became independent nations.
B
They remained colonies of Central Powers’ nations.
C
They became League of Nations mandates.
D
They were run by the League of Nations.
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In the postwar period, disillusionment influenced the work of many artists and writers, prompting them to question and examine

A
the purpose of art.
B
human progress.
C
the meaning of life.
D
war’s inevitability.
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When stock prices began to fall in the United States, how did Americans react?

A
Brokers tried to sell stocks, but no one wanted to buy them.
B
Many people scrambled to buy stocks on margin.
C
People wanted to buy stocks, but there were none left to buy.
D
Brokers remained confident that prices would rise again.
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Unlike a socialist, a capitalist believes that competition will result in

A
lower wages for workers.
B
a society without poverty.
C
higher wages for workers.
D
the need for government controls.
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What was one of Dadabhai Naoroji’s major accomplishments?

A
He was the first Indian to run the East India Company.
B
He was the first Indian to serve in the British Parliament.
C
He was the first Indian to become a viceroy of the colony.
D
He was the first Indian to work as a civil servant for the raj.
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Senator George F. Hoar argued that the United States should not annex territories because it was

A
hard to maintain control of land outside US borders.
B
expensive to govern regions outside US borders.
C
wrong to take over these areas against the people’s will.
D
hard to teach children who spoke different languages.
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Which is a characteristic of the Jacobins?

A
They were called right-wing.
B
They wanted very few changes.
C
They wanted a monarchy.
D
They were extremely radical.
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What is the best definition of realpolitik?

A
politics centered on the ideals and hope of everyday people
B
politics focused on real change through peaceful means
C
politics based on power and practical facts rather than ideals
D
politics aimed at provoking real discussion among leaders
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This is an image of the conquistadors.

Question illustration
A
the conquistadors were men doing God’s work.
B
the conquistadors were aggressive men.
C
they were thanking God for helping them meet new friends.
D
they were praying to the false god of gold.
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How did German people feel about their nation after World War I?

A
They were pleased about Germany’s new position of power.
B
They were unhappy that Germany lent money to the United States.
C
They were angry at German leaders for losing the war to the Allies.
D
They were relieved that the German economy had improved.
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What ended the Boxer Rebellion?

A
Due to military reform, the Chinese crushed the rebellion.
B
Allied forces came in and crushed the rebellion.
C
The Boxers seized the palace at Beijing and took over.
D
The Qing Dynasty collapsed.
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The Spanish class system placed people in the top class primarily based upon

A
how much Indigenous blood a person had.
B
how much Spanish blood a person had.
C
where a person worked.
D
whom a person married.

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