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

A
Only industrious people should have access to capital.
B
Government should not play a role in the free market.
C
Greater competition will benefit the consumer.
D
Private ownership is the basis for success.
3

Which describes tenant farmers?

A
They farm and live on the same land.
B
They rent land to other farmers to use.
C
They live in cities and work in rural areas.
D
They farm land owned by someone else.
4

Popular culture mainly encompasses the realm of

A
business.
B
politics.
C
entertainment.
D
religion.
5

What is a possible effect of a radioactive substance?

A
It can remove dangerous germs from food.
B
It may help electricity travel long distances.
C
It can be harmful to a person’s health.
D
It may make some plants grow more quickly.
6

In a free market, the price of goods is set by

A
workers and owners.
B
government officials.
C
the consumer.
D
the producer.
7

What conclusion can be drawn about the discoveries of Marie Curie and Louis Pasteur?

A
Their discoveries continue to make the workplace more efficient.
B
Their discoveries have been surpassed by other important discoveries.
C
Their discoveries were made possible by the work of Gregor Mendel.
D
Their discoveries continue to have an impact on people’s health.
8

People who wish to improve their working conditions are most likely to

A
form unions.
B
oppose unions.
C
quit their jobs.
D
move to another country.
10

The first step in understanding the costs and benefits of a decision is

A
determining all costs and benefits.
B
identifying possible outcomes.
C
calculating the costs of all options.
D
identifying possible benefits.
11

Socialists believe that people should cooperate to produce what is best for

A
themselves.
B
private individuals.
C
society.
D
the Church.
14

By 1900, more people in the industrialized world were attending concerts, theater performances, and sporting events. What is the best explanation for this change? Choose three correct answers.

A
More people could afford to spend money on leisure activities.
B
More people had more time to enjoy leisure activities.
C
More people were interested in learning new things.
D
More people were given free admission to events by wealthy donors.
E
More people were out of work and looking for distractions.
15

Which is the best example of a political effect?

A
A controversial tax decision was postponed until the end of the year, specifically to avoid mid-year tax changes.
B
A popular decision is made, which helps the school board president get reelected.
C
Students become angry because a specific event was not approved by the school board.
D
Customers decide to stop shopping at a specific store because the quality of the product has changed.
16

Which best describes how industrialization changed the American economy?

A
Industrialization moved the economy away from agriculture.
B
Industrialization created an export market for American goods.
C
Industrialization eliminated the need for imported goods.
D
Industrialization created new domestic markets.
17

How did the Industrial Revolution change the role of workers? Choose three correct answers.

A
Workers made products in large factories.
B
Workers made products on a large scale.
C
Workers made products out of their homes.
D
Workers had to become highly skilled.
E
Workers earned considerably more money.
F
Workers used machines for repetitive tasks.
18

What type of essay supports a specific claim or idea?

A
a descriptive essay
B
an argumentative essay
C
an informal essay
D
a narrative essay
20

The most likely reason immigrants changed cities was

A
to move away from the neighborhood of people from their home country.
B
to find a safer place to live.
C
to find a better job.
D
to move to a neighborhood of people from their home country.
21

Most socialists believe that the best way to improve society is to

A
allow businesses to follow the principles of cooperation and sharing.
B
outlaw political parties and ban elections.
C
allow businesses and individuals to follow their own best interests.
D
insist that the government protects the interests of workers and consumers.
22

In Mesoamerican civilizations, enslaved persons were often

A
required to pledge loyalty to a leader.
B
enslaved because of their race.
C
enslaved as punishment for crimes.
D
transported from other continents.

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