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Cultural Change in the Industrial Age — Cumulative exam Answers

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What was the most serious health concern caused by the poor sanitation and contaminated water supplies in 19th century tenements?

A
dirty living conditions
B
a cholera epidemic
C
a strong odor
D
people were unable to work
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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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One argument made by Adam Smith is that capitalism

A
requires some barriers to free trade.
B
justifies some government regulation.
C
results in unfair business practices.
D
helps people take control of their lives.
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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 is one main principle of capitalism?

A
Businesses are able to participate in free trade.
B
The government maintains control of industry.
C
Individuals do not take part in economic decisions.
D
Most factories and businesses are publicly owned.
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With roots in Judeo-Christian principles, the Golden Rule states, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”Which of these statements is most like the Golden Rule?

A
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.
B
Do not hurt others in ways you would find hurtful.
C
Do not make promises you cannot keep.
D
It is better to amass riches so you can then help people.
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What was an advantage of alternating current (AC) electricity?

A
It was powerful enough to run motors.
B
It allowed electricity to be carried longer distances safely.
C
It enabled electricity to work in both small and large appliances.
D
It was inexpensive enough to use in homes.
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Which explains the difference between how the United States acquired Alaska and how it acquired Hawaii?

A
The United States invaded Alaska and annexed Hawaii.
B
The United States annexed Alaska and invaded Hawaii.
C
The United States bought Alaska and annexed Hawaii.
D
The United States annexed Alaska and bought Hawaii.
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Why did Philip II of Spain want to invade England?

A
to spread Protestantism in England
B
to spread the teachings of the Reformation
C
to restore Catholic rule in England
D
to make his son the king of England
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To recruit civilians for the armed forces, Allied and Axis powers

A
required all eligible males to enlist.
B
held national lotteries for new recruits.
C
expanded the age range for soldiers.
D
told citizens it was their duty to serve.
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What was the impact of machine guns on trench warfare?

A
The guns made it easier for troops to gain ground rapidly and fearlessly by crossing trenches.
B
The guns made trenches unnecessary because troops were always on the attack.
C
The guns made it hard for troops to survive a scramble over the trenches without being shot.
D
The guns made trenches more essential than ever, as trenches were a temporary escape from danger.
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How did the Magna Carta establish the foundation for a representative government in England?

A
It established a monarchy.
B
It established checks and balances.
C
It established a dictatorship.
D
It established different branches of government.
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Read the following quotation from Catholic bishop Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet at the court of Louis XIV.Rulers then act as the ministers of God and as his lieutenants on earth. It is through them that God exercises his empire. . . . Consequently, as we have seen, the royal throne is not the throne of a man, but the throne of God himself.

A
a French aristocrat
B
a bishop who was not a member of the royal court
C
a member of the British Parliament
D
an absolute monarch from Spain or Russia
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Who was Giuseppe Garibaldi?

A
the first leader of Italy after unification
B
a leader who freed Italy from Austria
C
the leader of the group Young Italy
D
a nationalist leader of southern Italy
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Which Enlightenment principle did Napolean adhere to?

A
A government that does not work for its people can be overthrown.
B
Unrestricted civil liberties are necessary to ensure progress in government.
C
The monarchy can play a significant role in a well-organized government.
D
People whose rights are not protected by their government will emigrate.
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Under Akbar, the Mughal Empire supported

A
Hindus and Christians.
B
Hindus and Sikhs.
C
Muslims and Buddhists.
D
Muslims and Christians.
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What were the direct causes of the American Revolution? Select three options.

A
Colonists’ rights were restricted.
B
Colonists were not represented in Parliament.
C
Colonists didn’t want England ruling from far away.
D
Colonists were frustrated with high taxation.
E
Colonists had a negative reaction to the Boston Tea Party.
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What was President Wilson’s approach towards the defeated Central Powers after World War I?

A
He punished them so they wouldn’t start another war.
B
He called for Germany to keep its foreign colonies.
C
He pursued a policy of rehabilitation and reconciliation.
D
He called for Allied troops to occupy Germany permanently.
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At the Paris Peace Conference, President Wilson argued that Germany should be

A
rebuilt with the help of the Allies.
B
treated with leniency by the Allies.
C
forced to pay reparations to the Allies.
D
punished for starting a war with the Allies.
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In Athenian society, who was allowed to vote?

A
adult female citizens
B
adult male foreigners
C
adult male citizens
D
adult female foreigners

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