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As a result of the French Revolution of 1791 and the Napoleonic Wars, people most wanted

A
a new emperor.
B
punishment for France.
C
an end to war.
D
government reform.
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The Second Industrial Revolution in the United States resulted in the rapid growth of

A
government.
B
unions.
C
taxes.
D
cities.
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Which of these were included in the SALT II (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks) treaty? Select two answers.

A
a limit on the launchers for intercontinental ballistic missiles
B
a ban on all new missile programs in the US and the USSR
C
a limit on the number of missile launch sites around the globe
D
an end to proxy wars in South America and the Middle East
E
a ban on the production of nuclear arms in the US and the USSR
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Which statement best describes the overall effects of new technology, such as poison gas and improved artillery, during World War I?

A
New technology sped up the conclusion of the war.
B
New technology overcame the effectiveness of trenches.
C
New technology contributed to the stalemate on the western front.
D
New technology reduced the need for troops.
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Why was the Russian army near collapse by 1916?

A
The army wanted Russia to become a province of Germany.
B
Russian workers had stopped producing needed goods.
C
Communists had seized the means of production.
D
The army was low on food, supplies, and ammunition.
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What best describes South Africa’s homelands of the 1950s?

A
Homelands were rural communities where European settlers lived during the colonial era.
B
Homelands were urban communities where European settlers lived during the colonial era.
C
Homelands were rural communities where thousands of Black South Africans were forced to relocate.
D
Homelands were urban communities where thousands of Black South Africans were forced to relocate.
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What did the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo do in response to the actions of the military government in Argentina?

A
They held protests and demanded answers.
B
They started riots and demanded justice.
C
They held protests and demanded welfare.
D
They started riots and demanded answers.
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Which statement best explains the ideas of Baron de Montesquieu?

A
Governments should respect the fundamental rights of humans.
B
The absolute authority of government is essential to ensure safety.
C
The powers of government should be separated into different offices.
D
Governments take away the freedom of citizens and foster inequality.
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Which statements accurately describe José de San Martín, a powerful criollo leader? Select four options.

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.
F
José de San Martín served in the army during the Napoleonic Wars.
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Read this quotation from the Freedom Charter, written in 1955.We, the People of South Africa, black and white together—equals, countrymen and brothers—adopt this Freedom Charter. And we pledge ourselves to strive together, sparing neither strength nor courage, until the democratic changes here set out have been won.What was the purpose of this document?

A
to call for the end of colonial rule
B
to found the African National Congress
C
to demand equality for all South African citizens
D
to create a plan of government for South Africa
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Toussaint L’Ouverture issued a constitution to ensure that

A
Haiti would never rejoin the French republic.
B
Haiti would rejoin the French republic.
C
officials would be elected.
D
slavery would be abolished.
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When a king abdicates,

A
he seizes power.
B
he leaves the throne.
C
he makes new laws.
D
he rules the nation.
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[BLANK]

A
Communist
B
Nationalist
C
Republican
D
socialist
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[BLANK]

A
totalitarian
B
democratic
C
socialist
D
libertarian
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[BLANK]

A
1911
B
1924
C
1934
D
1937
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Look at the line graph below, showing world grain production from 1950 to 2010.

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A
World grain production has increased in every year since 1950.
B
The amount of grain grown between 1950 and 1980 decreased.
C
World grain production has generally increased between 1950 and 2010.
D
More grain was grown in 1950 than in any other year.
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A standing army is one that is

A
available only in times of war.
B
permanent and available at all times.
C
available only after the harvests have been collected.
D
independent from the government.
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________ used the tactic of ethnic cleansing to eliminate Muslims.

A
Bosnia
B
Croatia
C
Serbia
D
Macedonia
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In Mesoamerican civilizations, enslaved persons were often

A
transported from other continents.
B
enslaved as punishment for crimes.
C
enslaved because of their race.
D
required to pledge loyalty to a leader.
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A
Armenian genocide
B
Holodomar
C
Holocaust
D
Cambodian genocide

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