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What were goals of Hine in publishing this photograph? Choose three correct answers.

A
to get laborers to work harder
B
to show how young factory workers could be
C
to get Congress to ban child labor
D
to show how mature child workers were for their ages
E
to increase the salaries of child laborers
F
to show that children made good factory workers
G
to draw attention to the dangers of child labor
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As the United States experienced rapid industrial growth, what was the overall trend in immigration?

A
The graph shows that immigration had more ups than downs since there were mostly ups immigration increased since the 1820s.
B
The graph shows that immigration was not a result of rapid industrial growth because the trend was uneven.
C
The graph shows that the immigration trend would not continue to rise after 1910.
D
The graph shows that immigration had more downs than ups and since there were mostly downs there was no trend.
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What was the consequence of Germany having to accept this article?

A
Germany would have to join the League of Nations.
B
Germany would have to pay war reparations.
C
Germany would have to accept new colonies.
D
Germany would have to give part of its territory to Poland.
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Which is the best title for the map?

A
Germany’s Location in Europe
B
Reasons Why Germany Lost the War
C
German Territorial Losses after World War I
D
German Territorial Gains after World War I
5

What does the map show about French territory in this part of Asia?

A
French expansion reached west of the Gulf of Thailand.
B
France controlled a small area of southeast Asia.
C
French expansion extended largely into China.
D
France controlled about half of the Siamese peninsula.
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Which is the best inference that can be made about Hine’s motive in publishing this photograph?

A
Workers should not engage in collective bargaining.
B
Children should not be working in factories.
C
Children are too young to be paid wages.
D
People should buy more textiles.
7

What does the information on this map suggest regarding ethnic groups in the southern Balkans?

A
The Balkan Peninsula’s largest ethnic group is the Macedonians.
B
The Balkan Peninsula is home to one ethnic group.
C
The Balkan Peninsula is the home of a wide variety of ethnic groups.
D
The Balkan Peninsula’s ethnic variety will eventually cause a war.
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When stock prices began to fall in the United States, how did Americans react?

A
Many people scrambled to buy stocks on margin.
B
Brokers remained confident that prices would rise again.
C
People wanted to buy stocks, but there were none left to buy.
D
Brokers tried to sell stocks, but no one wanted to buy them.
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What is the best definition of realpolitik ?

A
politics centered on the ideals and hope of everyday people
B
politics based on power and practical facts rather than ideals
C
politics aimed at provoking real discussion among leaders
D
politics focused on real change through peaceful means
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Factories during the Industrial Revolution often damaged rivers and lakes by

A
using too much water to operate steam engines.
B
developing land too close to waterfronts.
C
dumping toxic chemicals used to make products.
D
diverting water to farmland for irrigation purposes.
12

After the defeat of Russia, Japan focused on the expansion of its empire, beginning with

A
seizing the island of Formosa as a protectorate.
B
seizing the Korean peninsula and eventually annexing it.
C
seizing Manchuria and eventually annexing it.
D
seizing the Philippines as a protectorate.
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What is the main reason a socialist or democratic socialist government imposes high taxes on the wealthy, provides free higher education, and provides public assistance programs regardless of income?

A
to show kindness to its citizens
B
to encourage participation in elections
C
to punish the success of the rich
D
to promote economic equality
15

One argument made by Adam Smith is that capitalism

A
results in unfair business practices.
B
requires some barriers to free trade.
C
helps people take control of their lives.
D
justifies some government regulation.
16

What areas of humanity did Sigmund Freud attempt to understand? Choose three correct answers.

A
motivation
B
speech
C
emotion
D
success
E
behavior
18

Why did Philip II of Spain want to invade England?

A
to make his son the king of England
B
to restore Catholic rule in England
C
to spread the teachings of the Reformation
D
to spread Protestantism in England
19

The Kellogg-Briand Pact would have helped, rather than hurt, the League of Nations if it had

A
aligned content closely with the league’s goals.
B
promised to bring greater peace to Europe.
C
included an agreement to strengthen the military.
D
negotiated within the league’s authority.
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How were Mexican citizens’ lives affected by the leadership of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna?

A
Citizens began to have more influence in Mexican politics.
B
Citizens had less protection from a weakened military.
C
Citizens faced many changes in laws and policies.
D
Citizens were silenced under harsh dictatorial rule.
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What effect did the telegraph have on communication?

A
Sound traveled more clearly and crisply.
B
People could communicate instantly across long distances.
C
Telegraphs rivaled telephones for speed and convenience.
D
Communication became much less expensive.
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What was the impact of machine guns on trench warfare?

A
The guns made it hard for troops to survive a scramble over the trenches without being shot.
B
The guns made it easier for troops to gain ground rapidly and fearlessly by crossing trenches.
C
The guns made trenches unnecessary because troops were always on the attack.
D
The guns made trenches more essential than ever, as trenches were a temporary escape from danger.
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How did France’s colonial influence on North America begin?

A
Alexis de Tocqueville explored the area west of the Mississippi and claimed it for France.
B
Samuel de Champlain established the first successful French settlement.
C
Samuel de Champlain explored the Ohio Valley and established a colony there in 1603.
D
The very first French explorers successfully settled North America.

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