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How was the outcome of the French Revolution most like that of the American Revolution?

A
It created a new constitution that protected peoples’ rights.
B
It weakened the power of the church over government.
C
It attempted to eliminate the power of the king to control citizens’ religion.
D
It upheld natural rights when it drafted the Declaration of Independence.
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What kind of resistance to colonial rule was exhibited in India?

A
non-violent protests
B
violent militias
C
guerilla movements
D
huge citizen uprisings
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What was the most important reason civilians were urged to substitute goods during the war?

A
to enable the armed forces to have enough supplies
B
to keep households from going hungry
C
to show their support for the war effort
D
to allow a variety of factories to stay in business
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Which conditions did Austria demand of Serbia after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand? Choose two correct answers.

A
accepting responsibility for the assassination
B
turning over control of its military operations
C
surrendering half of its most fertile lands
D
suppressing anti-Austrian groups and publications
E
swearing allegiance to the Triple Alliance
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Which of these statements best reflects the point of view of an imperialist? Choose four correct answers.

A
“People are the same all over the world.”
B
“We have much to learn from the cultures of other peoples.”
C
“My country can benefit from the rich resources of other countries.”
D
“My country is better than all other countries.”
E
“God approves of my country’s plans to set up new colonies.”
F
“It is our duty to help civilize people less cultured than us.”
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Which Mexican leader tried to introduce stability through liberal reforms?

A
Francisco Madero
B
Porfirio Diaz
C
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
D
Benito Juarez
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Which choice most accurately describes the consequences that France faced after the Seven Years’ War?

A
The French were pushed out of the contiguous United States, and their lands were given to the British.
B
The French gave up their colonies west of the Mississippi and Canada to Britain, and they gave New Orleans to Spain.
C
The French gave up their colonies east of the Mississippi and Canada to Britain, and they gave New Orleans to Spain.
D
The French were pushed out of the Ohio River Valley, and their lands were given to the British.
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How did President Roosevelt’s “big stick” policy affect the construction of the Panama Canal?

A
The United States helped Panama declare independence from Colombia, then negotiated for the canal.
B
The United States used economic sanctions to hurt Panama, then demanded that the canal be built.
C
The United States helped Colombia declare independence from Panama, then negotiated for the canal.
D
The United States used military force to annex Panama, then demanded that the canal be built.
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In a capitalist system, the ideology is that people who work hard are rewarded. Why do socialists criticize this approach?

A
They believe that no one should be paid for work.
B
They say it results in an unfair distribution of wealth.
C
They believe it makes everyone try to work too hard.
D
They say it bankrupts the economy.
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The British established the East India Company to acquire

A
workers for their factories and mills.
B
spices and other goods found in Asia.
C
soldiers for their armies and navies.
D
oil and other natural resources in Asia.
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What is the primary reason to have three branches of government?

A
Having three branches ensures that every decision made is one everyone can agree with.
B
Having three branches prevents the concentration of power in one branch.
C
Having three branches delineates specific roles for each branch.
D
Having three branches affirms absolute civilian control of the government.
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Because of low wages and overcrowding, many immigrants lived in tenements or cheap apartments that were

A
constantly being fixed and brought up to standard by landlords.
B
quickly improving because of the passage of new state laws.
C
slowly improving because of help from the city government.
D
constructed without building, fire, or safety codes in place.

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