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Which explains why freeing Italy and North Africa was part of the Allied strategy for winning the war?

A
It would enable the Allies to recruit local military forces.
B
It would stop North African forces from invading Europe.
C
It would help prevent Soviet expansion in the West.
D
It would ultimately ensure victory over German forces.
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How did innovations in manufacturing lead to improvements in transportation?

A
Goods were produced efficiently and needed more efficient transportation.
B
Goods became more valuable and required safer transportation.
C
Inventions used in textile production also improved transportation systems.
D
Multiple cottage industries meant an increased need for travel to cities.
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What happened after the British became more imperialistic and forced China to sign trade agreements?

A
Imports to China and exports from China grew.
B
Great Britain and China merged industries.
C
Imports to Britain grew, but exports to China fell.
D
China refused to honor the agreements.
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How did Russia’s withdrawal affect the German war effort?

A
The withdrawal allowed Germany to make great gains on the Western Front.
B
The withdrawal inspired Germany to start negotiating for peace.
C
The withdrawal enabled Germany to focus its efforts on the Ottoman Empire.
D
The withdrawal enabled Germany to focus its efforts on the Western Front.
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What happened to President Wilson’s goal of granting self-determination after the war?

A
It was never realized.
B
It was applied in Europe, but not to colonies in Africa or Asia.
C
It resulted in colonies in Africa and Asia being granted independence.
D
It resulted in elections in Europe that did away with the League of Nations.
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Which statements accurately describe José de San Martín, a powerful criollo leader? Select four options.José de San Martín led Argentine rebels against the Spanish colonial government.José de San Martín supported the Spanish colonial government against Argentine rebels.José de San Martín seized control of the army from Bolivar.José de San Martín gave control of the army to Bolivar.José de San Martín led an army over the Andes mountains to Chile.José de San Martín served in the army during the Napoleonic Wars.

A
José de San Martín led Argentine rebels against the Spanish colonial government.
B
José de San Martín supported the Spanish colonial government against Argentine rebels.
C
José de San Martín seized control of the army from Bolivar.
D
José de San Martín gave control of the army to Bolivar.
E
José de San Martín led an army over the Andes mountains to Chile.
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José de San Martín served in the army during the Napoleonic Wars.
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In a speech to the British people near the beginning of World War II, Churchill said the following:Let us brace ourselves to our duties and so bear ourselves that if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say, "This was their finest hour."—Winston Churchill

A
For British citizens to feel fearful of the German advance.
B
For Britain to feel angry at France for their surrender.
C
For British citizens to be brave in the coming war with Germany.
D
For Britain to feel pride at its victory in World War I.
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totalitariandemocraticsocialistlibertarian

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totalitarian
B
democratic
C
socialist
D
libertarian
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What do Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia have in common?

A
They were both ancient empires in Eastern Europe.
B
They were both located on the Atlantic Ocean.
C
They were both created by the Treaty of Versailles.
D
They were both on the Allied side in World War I.
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In 1939, which event made the people of Europe realize that war was inevitable?

A
France invaded Germany.
B
Britain invaded Germany.
C
Germany invaded Sudetenland.
D
Germany invaded Czechoslovakia.
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Why was the D-Day invasion crucial for the Allies’ Europe First strategy?

A
The invasion forced Germany to surrender.
B
The invasion ended German ambitions to invade the United States.
C
The invasion was key in forcing the Germans to retreat east.
D
The invasion exhausted German supplies and weakened their defenses.
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Read the evidence for an argumentative essay.Studies have shown that capitalist countries have people living in poverty, and capitalist economies often have a great deal of inequality.

A
claim.
B
counterclaim.
C
topic.
D
conclusion.
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In the years leading to World War I, the spirit of nationalism increased competition among nations to do which of the following? Choose four answers.build large military forcesconvert nonbelievers to Christianityexpand their colonial empiresform military alliancesexpand their economieshold big antiwar demonstrations

A
build large military forces
B
convert nonbelievers to Christianity
C
expand their colonial empires
D
form military alliances
E
expand their economies
F
hold big antiwar demonstrations
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The United States abolished slavery by passing the 13th amendment in

A
1807.
B
1833.
C
1848.
D
1865.
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Read the introduction from an argumentative essay about national parks.Most people who visit national parks are likely focused on the experience of visiting natural wonders. However, they may not realize how much time, money, and effort are necessary to maintain these parks. National parks must be preserved.

A
by focusing on different national parks
B
by adding supporting evidence
C
by adding a topic sentence
D
by focusing on a counterargument
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Which changes were part of the League of Nation’s mandate system? Check all that apply.Turkey was granted independence.Saudi Arabia was put under British control.Iraq was granted independence.Syria was placed under French control.Egypt was placed under Spanish control.

A
Turkey was granted independence.
B
Saudi Arabia was put under British control.
C
Iraq was granted independence.
D
Syria was placed under French control.
E
Egypt was placed under Spanish control.
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Britain intercepted a secret message in 1917 in which Germany sought to

A
help Mexico improve its economy.
B
keep Russia from re-entering World War I.
C
help the Central Powers gain land in the United States.
D
keep the United States from entering World War I.
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Besides overcrowding, in what other ways did industrialization affect the physical environment? Choose three answers.People often earned little money.Factories filled the air with smog.Lack of sanitation caused water pollution.Poverty frequently led to crime.Dirty conditions led to disease.

A
People often earned little money.
B
Factories filled the air with smog.
C
Lack of sanitation caused water pollution.
D
Poverty frequently led to crime.
E
Dirty conditions led to disease.
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What was one change established by the British raj in India?

A
The British raj wrote reports to investors about trading profits.
B
The British raj built a private army made up of Indian soldiers.
C
The British raj created a civil-service system to rule the country.
D
The British raj set up a bribery system to keep local leaders in line.
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The image shows a British political cartoon called "Good Hunting.”

Question illustration
A
Hitler stole Austria’s integrity in violation of international law.
B
Austria surrendered its integrity to Hitler without a fight.
C
Hitler took Austria’s integrity despite protests from Italy.
D
Germany and Italy had every right to take Austria’s integrity.

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