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Which of the following is a characteristic of a whistle-stop campaign?

A
strong attempts to win an election despite negative public opinion
B
short campaign speeches given by a politician from a train
C
campaigns that are run by conservative Republicans
D
multiple Democratic candidates on a presidential ballot
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How did congressional Republicans and Democrats respond to President Bush’s proposed changes to immigration law?

B
Both parties supported his guest worker program.
B
Both parties criticized his guest worker program.
O
Only Democrats passed his guest worker program.
O
Only Republicans passed his guest worker program.
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How has immigration changed since the 1960s?

I
Immigration was high in the 1960s, and has gradually decreased.
I
Immigration was low in the 1960s, increased until 2000, and then decreased.
I
Immigration was high in the 1960s, decreased until 2000, and then increased.
I
Immigration was low in the 1960s, and has gradually increased.
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President Nixon’s firing of several staff members who refused to follow his orders became known as the

A
Saturday Night Massacre.
B
Executive Privilege Firings.
C
Nixon Cover-Up.
D
Watergate Scandal.
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What was General MacArthur’s main motivation as he led forces in the Southwest Pacific between 1942 and 1944?

A
his sworn commitment to defend Australia
B
his sworn oath to the United States Army
C
his bet with Admiral Nimitz about reaching Japan first
D
his desire to keep his promise to return to the Philippines
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Historically, people in the United States have moved to cities for

e
employment and a strong cultural life.
a
a strong economy and better weather.
t
transportation and affordable homes.
a
affordable homes and better weather.
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Which describes a domestic policy for which President Nixon was responsible?

A
the reduction of tension between the Democrats and Republicans
B
the establishment of the Second Frontier
C
the reduction of tension between the United States and China
D
the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency
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During the Cold War arms race, how did the hydrogen bomb differ from the atomic bomb?

T
The hydrogen bomb was less destructive than the atomic bomb.
T
The hydrogen bomb was more destructive than the atomic bomb.
T
The hydrogen bomb was built by the US, while the USSR built atomic bombs.
T
The hydrogen bomb was built by the USSR, while the US built atomic bombs.
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As the idea of Black Power began to take hold, the SNCC

A
welcomed the assistance of whites.
B
became more dedicated to nonviolence.
C
embraced the teachings of Islam.
D
took a more militant approach.
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Who urged Congress to pass the Civil Rights Act as part of his vision for a “Great Society”?

A
Martin Luther King Jr.
B
John F. Kennedy
C
Lyndon B. Johnson
D
George Wallace
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After the passage of the Civil Rights Act, civil rights activists wanted to

A
overturn the Fifteenth Amendment.
B
overturn the Twenty-Fourth Amendment.
C
elect John F. Kennedy.
D
improve voting rights in the South.
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Which conflicts led to increased discrimination against Asian Americans?

A
World War I and the Vietnam War
B
World War I and World War II
C
the Vietnam War and Wounded Knee
D
World War II and the Vietnam War
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In the 1930s and 1940s, which nations had fascist governments similar to that of Nazi Germany?

A
Britain and Spain
B
Italy and Spain
C
Britain and France
D
Canada and Italy
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In 1945, what concern did the Allies have about invading the Japanese mainland with ground forces?

A
They were worried they did not have enough soldiers.
B
They were worried there would be too great a loss of life.
C
They were worried the Japanese were developing an atomic bomb.
D
They were worried the Japanese had a stronger fleet in mainland ports.
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Immediately following World War II, President Truman reinstated price controls in an attempt to

A
raise the prices of consumer goods.
B
decrease the rate of inflation.
C
increase demand for consumer goods.
D
lower taxes to stabilize the economy.
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For which of the following crimes was Fred Korematsu found guilty?

A
violating military orders
B
spying for Japan
C
entering the US illegally
D
hiding in an internment camp
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After serving as the commander of US forces in Europe, Dwight D. Eisenhower

A
became the supreme commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force.
B
served in the Pacific Theater under General Douglas MacArthur.
C
ceded his position to General George Patton.
D
retired from the military and public service in general.
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After the 1994 midterm elections, how did President Clinton deal with opposing views in Congress?

H
He supported welfare reform.
H
He stopped anti-crime legislation.
H
He would not work with Republicans.
H
He refused to compromise on issues.

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