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Which were significant events that helped the Allies win the war in Europe? Choose three correct answers.

A
the North African campaign
B
the Nazi defeat at Stalingrad
C
the Invasion of Normandy
D
the bombing of Hiroshima
E
the Battle of the Somme
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China instituted a one-child policy in 1979 because the government recognized that

A
major cities were suffering from overcrowding.
B
overpopulation would result in limited space and resources.
C
the large aging population was draining the economy.
D
the country is the most populated in the world.
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What is the last step to breaking down a source?

A
Analyze the source in detail.
B
Determine the main idea of the source.
C
Decide how you can use the source.
D
Read the source carefully.
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Which of these was true of the Contras during the Nicaraguan civil war?

A
The Contras received support from the Soviet Union.
B
The Contras overthrew the Sandinista government.
C
The Contras overthrew the Somoza government.
D
The Contras received support from the U.S. government.
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Which of these were effects of the arms race? Choose four correct answers.

A
fear of nuclear attack
B
greater trade between the East and West
C
building of large numbers of fallout shelters
D
increased study of science and math
E
heightened world tensions
F
cooperation in space exploration
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What is a coalition?

A
a trade relationship between nations
B
a partnership between two equal powers
C
an agreement to increase the price of goods
D
a group formed for a common purpose
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Which of these phrases best describes East Germany after World War II?

A
close ties with the United States
B
capitalist market economy
C
Communist economic system
D
democratic form of government
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Why was Benito Mussolini able to seize control in Italy?

A
The country was weak and frustrated with democratic rule.
B
Italians had a long history of supporting authoritarian leaders.
C
Other nations were threatening to take over Italy.
D
No government was in place after the Great Depression.
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How did World War I impact the state economy in New Mexico?

A
There were more jobs in industries supporting the war.
B
The war made it easier for communities to access supplies.
C
There was decreased demand for agricultural products.
D
There were fewer mining and railway operations.
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Per capita income is defined as

A
average amount of annual income earned per person in one year.
B
total amount of income earned by workers in one year.
C
average amount of income in Europe in one year.
D
total amount of income in a nation in one year.
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The four elements that combine to make an effective multimedia presentation are purpose, audience, organization, and

A
format.
B
font.
C
design.
D
image.
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Gandhi’s nickname, Mahatma, means

A
peaceful soul.
B
happy one.
C
enlightened one.
D
great soul.
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As president of Chile, Augusto Pinochet

A
committed human rights violations.
B
improved business and the economy.
C
increased populist programs.
D
stopped human rights violations.
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Which policy caused agriculture in New Mexico to face increased competition?

A
USMCA
B
NAFTA
C
Keynesian policy
D
neoliberal policy
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How does a communist system of government differ from a democracy?

A
In a communist system, voters choose from a wide variety of candidates. In a democracy, choice is somewhat limited.
B
In a communist system, a single political party controls the government. In a democracy, the people can elect officials from different parties.
C
In a communist system, power is inherited and passed down. In a democracy, power is in the hands of the people.
D
In a communist system, elections are never held. In a democracy, the people vote in elections to choose their leaders.
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When it came to racial beliefs, Hitler believed that Germans were

A
superior to other peoples, especially Jewish people.
B
inferior to people of other races.
C
about the same as people belonging to other races.
D
correct for having embraced racial diversity.
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Which of these terms best describes the official foreign policy of the United States at the start of World War II in 1939?

A
isolationist
B
militaristic
C
interventionist
D
aggressive
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What provisions of the Treaty of Versailles did Hitler violate in 1935? Choose two correct answers.

A
He stockpiled military resources.
B
He stopped taking financial responsibility for damages.
C
He borrowed money from other countries.
D
He stopped taking responsibility for the war.
E
He sent troops into neutral territories.
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Which led to increased turmoil between Jewish and Arab people? Choose three correct answers.

A
the Camp David Accords
B
the Balfour Declaration
C
the creation of Israel
D
Jewish emigration to Palestine
E
anti-Semitism in Germany
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How has transportation affected globalization?

A
by encouraging the exchange of goods and services
B
by changing the way companies create products
C
by improving the distribution of products
D
by encouraging the quick sale of goods

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