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What is the purpose of "For the Equal Rights Amendment”?

A
to discuss the founding of the United States
B
to define the meaning of the word “prejudice”
C
to explain certain restrictions on married women
D
to call for a change to the Constitution
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Which phrase from "For the Equal Rights Amendment” addresses a counterargument?

A
“that is no reason to allow prejudice to continue”
B
“It is time we act to assure full equality of opportunity”
C
“the amendment is necessary to clarify countless ambiguities”
D
“this amendment will not solve the problem of sex discrimination”
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A historian evaluating "For the Equal Rights Amendment” would most likely consider this source to be

A
reliable because it presents the point of view of an expert.
B
fair because it presents different sides of an issue.
C
biased because it addresses both sides of a controversy.
D
unreliable because it presents only one side of an issue.
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Which statement best describes the main idea of "For the Equal Rights Amendment” by Representative Shirley Chisholm?

A
Women are not appreciated for their contributions to society.
B
The passage of one amendment will not be able to make a difference.
C
No law can erase the prejudice that exists in people’s minds.
D
The country’s legal system should protect the rights of women.
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Which argument does the speech "For the Equal Rights Amendment” best support?

A
An equal rights amendment is needed.
B
An equal rights amendment would be harmful.
C
An equal rights amendment should be postponed.
D
An equal rights amendment would have little effect.
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How did Georgia O'Keeffe influence global art?

A
by mixing modern and traditional techniques in pottery
B
by advocating for the use of photography over painting
C
by focusing on traditional portrait painting, particularly New Mexican Indigenous people
D
by emphasizing the beauty of natural forms, particularly New Mexican landscapes
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How did World War II transform the economy of New Mexico?

A
The state became a medical hub.
B
Farming and mining declined during the war.
C
The state became a military hub.
D
Manufacturing became less important to the economy.
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What impact did World War II have on the economy of Los Alamos?

A
Los Alamos saw no change in its economy during World War II.
B
New research facilities brought construction, jobs, and services to Los Alamos.
C
The war led to a decline in agriculture and farming practices in Los Alamos.
D
The war caused a loss of residents from Los Alamos to other states.
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Which question best relates to the point of view of a source?

A
For whom was this source created?
B
Where was the source first published?
C
When was the source created?
D
Does the source seem to have a bias?
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How did globalization impact the economy of New Mexico from 1990 to the present?

A
It decreased manufacturing and exports.
B
It increased international trade and foreign investment.
C
It expanded farming and agricultural industries.
D
It led to the decline of research and aerospace industries.
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Which event led to unemployment and mortgage foreclosures in New Mexico during the 2000s?

A
new federal stimulus funds
B
collapse of the housing market
C
increased tourism
D
increased consumer spending
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Which statements best describe reliable and balanced sources? Choose three correct answers.

A
They present different sides of an issue.
B
They display a biased point of view.
C
They include articles written by experts.
D
They often include blogs written by amateurs.
E
They come from academic organizations.
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How did Indigenous-led activism address uranium contamination?

A
The Pueblo community worked to decontaminate land through new farming methods.
B
Pueblo activists helped conduct research on the health risks of working in uranium mines.
C
The Navajo Uranium Workers Committee pushed for policies to protect waterways from nuclear waste.
D
The Navajo Uranium Workers Committee fought for mine cleanup and compensation for workers.
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Which event affected the economy of New Mexico during the 1970s and helped to cause stagflation?

A
use of the Bretton Woods system
B
NAFTA
C
oil crises
D
USMCA
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What was Grace Thorpe's role in influencing global discussions on nuclear power?

A
She focused on promoting nuclear power as a clean energy source.
B
She raised awareness of the long-term effects of nuclear contamination.
C
She proposed the use of sacred lands for nuclear waste disposal.
D
She opposed all forms of energy development, including renewable sources.
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How did the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA ) affect New Mexico?

A
The USMCA updated trade rules to make trade more fair for all workers.
B
The USMCA eliminated all trade agreements between the three countries.
C
The USMCA increased trade in agricultural products in New Mexico.
D
The USMCA encouraged companies to shift manufacturing to New Mexico.
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How did neoliberalism have a negative effect on the economy of New Mexico from 1980 to 1990?

A
These policies led to less dependence on oil and gas tax revenue in the state.
B
These policies led to cuts in public services that increased economic inequality.
C
These policies increased taxes for businesses and wealthy individuals.
D
These policies led to a significant decrease in manufacturing jobs across the state.
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What role did women in New Mexico play in World War I?

A
They volunteered and provided services such as nursing and first aid.
B
They served as soldiers on the front lines in combat roles.
C
They focused on mining and providing materials for the war effort.
D
They were not allowed to participate in any war-related activities.
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How did the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico influence the storage of nuclear waste across the globe?

A
The plant excluded Indigenous communities from creating guidelines to protect land and health.
B
The plant was the first to store nuclear waste in deep ocean caves.
C
The plant encouraged greater secrecy in nuclear projects worldwide.
D
The plant shaped international guidelines for safe nuclear waste disposal.
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How did neoliberalism have a positive effect on the economy of New Mexico from 1980 to 1990?

A
The government increased public services in transportation and infrastructure.
B
Deregulation of telecommunications and banking led to more competition and lower prices.
C
Government spending on social programs was increased to benefit urban areas.
D
Tax cuts led to a smaller economic disparity between urban and rural areas.

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