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Which describes tenant farmers?

A
They live in cities and work in rural areas.
B
They rent land to other farmers to use.
C
They farm and live on the same land.
D
They farm land owned by someone else.
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Most socialists believe that the best way to improve society is to

A
insist that the government protects the interests of workers and consumers.
B
allow businesses and individuals to follow their own best interests.
C
allow businesses to follow the principles of cooperation and sharing.
D
outlaw political parties and ban elections.
7

What was the biggest effect that new technology had on farm workers?

A
Many workers lost their jobs.
B
Most workers learned new skills.
C
Most workers became more efficient.
D
Many workers could earn more in less time.
8

Besides overcrowding, in what other ways did industrialization affect the physical environment? Choose three correct answers.

A
Dirty conditions led to disease.
B
People often earned little money.
C
Factories filled the air with smog.
D
Poverty frequently led to crime.
E
Lack of sanitation caused water pollution.
10

Based on the graph, what conclusion can be drawn about Germany?

A
Germany’s economy did not require as many rail lines as Great Britain.
B
Until 1900, Germany had significantly fewer rail lines than Russia.
C
Germany could not afford to build as many rail lines as the United States.
D
By 1880, Germany had more rail lines than Great Britain and Russia.
11

What is the most likely reason for the march?

A
to demand workers’ rights
B
to protest slavery
C
to protest child labor
D
to demand women’s suffrage
12

Which of Adam Smith’s ideals are reflected in the quotation from Emerson?

A
Private ownership is the basis for success.
B
Only industrious people should have access to capital.
C
Greater competition will benefit the consumer.
D
Government should not play a role in the free market.

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