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How did the institution of slavery in the United States classify enslaved people?

A
as property
B
as workers
C
as citizens
D
as settlers
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What is capitalism?

A
a political system that relies on citizens to govern themselves directly
B
an economic system in which production is controlled by the public
C
an economic system based on private ownership of the factors of production
D
a political system in which one group prohibits other groups from participation
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What has the system of capitalism been criticized for?

A
redistributing income
B
discouraging consumerism
C
expanding wealth disparities
D
limiting investment opportunities
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What is a microaggression?

A
an act that denies a person or persons the right to vote in an election
B
an action or comment that shows prejudice against a marginalized group
C
a special right or advantage assigned to a person or group of people
D
a system that categorizes people according to social status or wealth
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How have colonizers historically justified their actions?

A
by showing concern for environmental conservation
B
by giving theories of global equality and prosperity
C
by devising policies of shared knowledge and growth
D
by promoting beliefs of racial and cultural superiority
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How did the ideology of Manifest Destiny further establish colonial attitudes?

A
It set the terms for purchasing land.
B
It increased trade between nations.
C
It justified expansion as a divine right.
D
It defended Indigenous territorial claims.
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How is patriarchy still evident in the United States today?

A
Women earn less than men for comparable roles.
B
Women are ineligible to own some types of property.
C
Women are discouraged from running for political office.
D
Women cannot serve in combat roles in the military.
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How do dominant colonial cultures suppress Indigenous cultures?

A
by supporting independence
B
by forcing assimilation
C
by trading raw materials
D
by sharing leadership roles
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What does it mean if a person is disenfranchised?

A
They are active in a labor union.
B
They have limited capital.
C
They are denied a right.
D
They have a different perspective.

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