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Read the quote by A. Philip Randolph and answer the question below. Which of the following ideas are contained in the quote?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
African Americans have power if they join together.
B
African Americans are not politicians.
C
Pressure can bring about change.
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Choose the right phrase to complete the sentence.Truman’s Executive Order 9981 called for the

A
end of segregation in the US armed forces.
B
end of segregation in US defense industries.
C
continuation of segregation in the US armed forces.
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The segregation of professional baseball was enforced by.

A
informal agreement
B
law
C
violent intimidation
5

After the segregation of the major leagues, African American players .

A
stopped playing baseball
B
began playing baseball
C
played in Negro leagues
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How is this article an example of the media acting as gatekeepers?

A
The article presents evidence that wildfires can cause heath problems.
B
The article defines climate change and provides examples of its effects.
C
The author chooses which two scientific reports on climate change to include.
D
The author presents evidence for and against climate change.
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Which statements describe the relationship between lawmakers and the media? Check all that apply.The media allows citizens to see the day-to-day workings of lawmakers.Lawmakers are unable to use the media to influence public support.There is a lack of media coverage of lawmakers and their activities.Lawmakers use the media to try to create public support for the laws they make. Lawmakers use the media to stay in touch with voters and their opinions.

A
The media allows citizens to see the day-to-day workings of lawmakers.
B
Lawmakers are unable to use the media to influence public support.
C
There is a lack of media coverage of lawmakers and their activities.
D
Lawmakers use the media to try to create public support for the laws they make.
E
Lawmakers use the media to stay in touch with voters and their opinions.

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