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Why was the Battle of Gettysburg unusual compared to other battles in the east? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
The Confederacy won.
B
Lee suffered a major defeat.
C
Lee was defending Confederate territory
D
Lee was invading the Union
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What did the Confederacy hope to achieve with a major victory at Gettysburg? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
They hoped to convince European nations to recognize the Confederacy
B
They hoped to turn the tide of the war in favor of the South.
C
They hoped to finally defeat the Army of the Potomac.
D
They hoped to break the Union’s will to keep fighting.
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12✔ 345

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1
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2
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5
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Write your argument paragraph in the space below. Use evidence from the chart you studied in your response.

Answer:

High schools should implement later start times to improve students' academic performance and overall well-being. According to the chart, students who start school at 8:30 a.m. or later show a significant increase in GPA and standardized test scores compared to those who start at 7:00 a.m. This evidence suggests that additional sleep allows for better cognitive function and concentration. Additionally, the chart indicates a decrease in student absences and tardiness in districts with later start times. By analyzing this data, it is clear that aligning school schedules with adolescent sleep patterns leads to more successful outcomes. Therefore, the information provided in the chart strongly supports the shift toward later school days.

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What did you include in your response? Check any that apply.a claim that the dream is achieveda claim that the dream is not achieveda reason to support the claimevidence to support the reasona counterclaimhow my argument was strongertransitions to connect ideas

A
a claim that the dream is achieved
B
a claim that the dream is not achieved
C
a reason to support the claim
D
evidence to support the reason
E
a counterclaim
F
how my argument was stronger
G
transitions to connect ideas
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Which transition signals that the writer is giving a counterclaim in the sample argument?

A
According to
B
Even though
C
However
D
Because
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Read the paragraph.Climate change resulting from greenhouse gases is a serious issue that demands immediate action. Throughout the world, we can already see the significant effects of climate change on people and natural habitats.

A
Scientists have studied climate change for years, and they largely agree that the climate is changing. Scientists can drill core samples in Antarctic ice and study the carbon dioxide in these samples to see how greenhouse gases have risen in our atmosphere. They can also measure how quickly the ocean is rising year after year.
B
Scientists have studied climate change for years, and they largely agree that the climate is changing. Scientists can drill core samples in Antarctic ice and study the carbon dioxide in these samples to see how greenhouse gases have risen in our atmosphere. They can also measure how quickly the ocean is rising year after year.
C
Unfortunately, many polls show that climate change is not a major concern among large portions of the population. Therefore, it is imperative that we work together to raise people’s consciousness of this important issue. If we work together, we can make climate change an issue that everyone cares about.
D
Unfortunately, many polls show that climate change is not a major concern among large portions of the population. Therefore, it is imperative that we work together to raise people’s consciousness of this important issue. If we work together, we can make climate change an issue that everyone cares about.
E
I’ve noticed that summers are warmer and longer. Trees in my neighborhood bloom two to three weeks earlier than they used to when I was growing up. Sometimes, we barely get any snow in winter, which means we can longer go skiing or sledding.
F
I’ve noticed that summers are warmer and longer. Trees in my neighborhood bloom two to three weeks earlier than they used to when I was growing up. Sometimes, we barely get any snow in winter, which means we can longer go skiing or sledding.
G
Many meteorologists suggest that the increased severity of hurricanes, tornadoes and drought is a direct result of climate change. Sea levels are increasing as polar ice caps melt. Towns in the arctic that were built on permafrost are sinking as the permafrost melts.
H
Many meteorologists suggest that the increased severity of hurricanes, tornadoes and drought is a direct result of climate change. Sea levels are increasing as polar ice caps melt. Towns in the arctic that were built on permafrost are sinking as the permafrost melts.
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Which of the following events happened as a result of the Battle of Gettysburg?

A
The Confederacy quickly surrendered to the Union.
B
European nations chose to ally with the Confederacy.
C
The morale of the Confederacy was increased.
D
The tide of the Civil War turned in favor of the Union.
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How did geography affect the fighting in the western theater of the Civil War?

A
The land was very dry, and much of the fighting was in the desert.
B
Both sides fought to control the higher ground of the region’s mountain ranges.
C
Many battles were fought to control rivers that were vital to transportation.
D
The capital of the Confederacy was in the western theater, and fighting centered around it.
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As a general, Ulysses S. Grant was .

A
cautious
B
determined
C
unsuccessful
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What hardships did you list?

A
hunger and thirst
B
lack of clothes
C
lack of sleep
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Introducing your evidence:

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on the other hand
B
to begin with
C
based on
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72.383.6✔ 90.3

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72.3
B
83.6
C
90.3
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1✔ 2345

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Read the paragraph.The schoolwide food drive is an important program that helps the community and instills a sense of responsibility in students. Last year, students collected over 600 canned goods and gave them to the Neighborhood House food pantry, which serves some of the neediest families in our community. Furthermore, many students said that helping with the drive was the first volunteer program they had ever participated in. Finally, without the student council’s support, the food drive will not be officially promoted within school and will likely languish. Therefore, it is imperative that the student council continue to encourage students to volunteer for this important program.

A
I have volunteered for food drives and found the experience rewarding.
B
I have volunteered for food drives and found the experience rewarding.
C
Food drives will often collect hundreds of cans for needy people.
D
Food drives will often collect hundreds of cans for needy people.
E
The Neighborhood House is an important part of our community.
F
The Neighborhood House is an important part of our community.
G
The student council should continue to support the schoolwide food drive.
H
The student council should continue to support the schoolwide food drive.
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Explaining why a counterclaim is not valid:

A
on the other hand
B
to begin with
C
based on
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51.2✔ 68.883.6

A
51.2
B
68.8
C
83.6
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✔ 12345

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1
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2
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3
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4
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When developing a counterclaim, you should

A
not make your counterclaim’s evidence closely factual because you should not undermine your central argument.
B
not make your counterclaim’s evidence closely factual because you should not undermine your central argument.
C
interview people who disagree with your argument’s claim in order to understand their opinions.
D
interview people who disagree with your argument’s claim in order to understand their opinions.
E
thoroughly research the evidence to make sure you understand the facts behind the counterclaim.
F
thoroughly research the evidence to make sure you understand the facts behind the counterclaim.
G
supply personal evidence and experience as to why you disagree with the counterclaim.
H
supply personal evidence and experience as to why you disagree with the counterclaim.
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✔ 51.272.383.6

A
51.2
B
72.3
C
83.6

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