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44

Which of these names two Congressional actions, one intended to prevent pollution and another intended to clean toxic sites?

A
the Clean Air Act and the Superfund
B
the Superfund and the Kyoto Protocol
C
the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act
D
the Kyoto Protocol and the Clean Water Act
45

How is the counterculture movement of the 1960s best described?

A
a religious movement that encouraged respect for authority figures.
B
a political movement that worked to increase support for the Vietnam War.
C
a social movement that expressed discontent with mainstream society.
D
a cultural movement that promoted materialism and consumerism.
46

Supporters of using the atomic bomb against Japan at the end of World War II thought an invasion would

A
be opposed by the American people.
B
not be successful.
C
require the navy to build too many ships.
D
cost too many American lives.
47

The first step in determining a source is to

A
determine bias.
B
uncover objective ideas.
C
identify the subject.
D
examine motive.
48

A student is writing an argumentative essay taking the stance that Truman was right to use the atomic bomb against Japan during World War II. Which of the following would be most useful as an additional source for the essay?

A
a letter from an American soldier who fought in Okinawa
B
a book about the entire history of Japan
C
a magazine article from August 1945 about the Hiroshima bombing
D
the website for the Truman Library and Museum
49

What would be the best step for a presidential campaign to take in response to the poll?

A
reducing the number of television ads on the issue of immigration
B
tailoring the platform to include more policies on tariffs and trade
C
focusing primarily on the economy over other issues facing the nation
D
talking less about health care during rallies and interviews on the trail

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