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The graph shows suffrage reform in the United Kingdom.Based on this graph, it is reasonable to assume that by 1930 the percentage of the population with the right to vote was

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the same as in 1884.
B
smaller than in 1884.
C
greater than in 1918.
D
smaller than in 1918.
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This work is by a French artist, painted in 1819.

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A
It is showing something that in all likelihood never happened.
B
It is demonstrating that people must act calmly in dangerous situations.
C
It is modernizing a subject that classical artists often used in sculpture.
D
It is showing the emotional reactions of people caught up in a natural tragedy.
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The chart shows changes in world manufacturing between 1870 and 1913.Which most likely explains why Great Britain’s percentage of the world’s manufacturing dropped from 32% in 1870 to 14% in 1913?

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A
Great Britain’s economy could not sustain manufacturing.
B
Other countries started manufacturing more goods.
C
Great Britain started to become a service economy.
D
Natural resources became depleted and industry declined.
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An outline for an argumentative essay about capitalism and socialism

A
cites primary sources.
B
explains the essay’s structure.
C
chooses evidence to support a claim.
D
chooses evidence to support a counterclaim.
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What was one factor that led to more people seeking jobs in cities and factories?

A
There was lower demand for wool and other animal products.
B
There was lower demand for workers in mines.
C
Fewer workers were immigrating to the United States.
D
Fewer workers were needed for farms due to new machines.
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Advances in transportation during the Industrial Age changed the ways in which people

A
lived and worked.
B
worshipped in church.
C
wrote letters.
D
raised farm animals.
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According to the details in the painting, which conditions would have made the factory dangerous for workers? Select three options.

A
There is an open fire with workers surrounding it.
B
The workers are swinging equipment in cramped quarters.
C
There are managers violently disciplining employees.
D
There are managers forcing people to work long days.
E
The workers are not wearing protective gear.
F
The workers could get hurt because they are bored.
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A market that is driven by supply and demand is controlled by

A
lawmakers and producers.
B
producers and consumers.
C
lawmakers and consumers.
D
state and national governments.
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In a capitalist economy, greater competition directly benefits

A
consumers.
B
employers.
C
producers.
D
lawmakers.
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Abolition moved slowly in the US because

A
there were few abolitionist workers.
B
Northern states were still slave states.
C
the North’s textile industry depended on slavery.
D
the South’s economy depended on slavery.
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What effect did the slave trade have on Africa? Choose four answers.Africa became very rich selling its people into slavery.Millions of enslaved Africans were taken to the Americas.Two million Africans died as a result of slave-trading wars.West Africa’s population dropped from 25 million to 20 million.African societies and communities were torn apart.

A
Africa became very rich selling its people into slavery.
B
Millions of enslaved Africans were taken to the Americas.
C
Two million Africans died as a result of slave-trading wars.
D
West Africa’s population dropped from 25 million to 20 million.
E
African societies and communities were torn apart.
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organization
B
opinions
C
evidence
D
reasons
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The first engine-powered flight took place in the year

A
1925.
B
1889.
C
1941.
D
1903.
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The chart below shows the economic cost of two school lunch

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A
The healthier lunch is more expensive because it helps to reduce childhood obesity.
B
The healthier lunch is more expensive because its beverage costs more.
C
The healthier lunch is more expensive because its dessert costs more.
D
The healthier lunch is more expensive because it uses better-quality ingredients.
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How was the advent of the trolley most beneficial to workers?

A
Trolleys were a cheap form of transportation.
B
Workers could get to work more quickly.
C
Workers could live farther away from work.
D
Trolleys were a convenient way to travel.
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Collective bargaining means bargaining with workers who

A
strike individually.
B
debate regularly.
C
refuse to join unions.
D
belong to a union.
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What were the most popular final destinations chosen by immigrants after they entered the United States? Choose three answers.

A
Immigrants chose to stay in large cities after they arrived.
B
Immigrants returned to their home countries after earning money.
C
Immigrants who were farmers moved to the middle of the country.
D
Immigrants chose to move to the western United States.
E
Immigrants chose to move to South America or Canada.
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Prior to exploration, enslaved people in Africa were often

A
captives in war.
B
stolen from Europeans.
C
foreign criminals.
D
purchased from Europeans.
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An important part of a cost-benefit analysis is identifying

A
social customs.
B
economic consequences.
C
economic forecasts.
D
social reforms.
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Which best explains why Great Britain had a monopoly on production during the early years of industrialization?

A
It kept skilled workers and machinery from leaving the country.
B
It had abundant natural resources that others lacked.
C
It had political stability that allowed industry to flourish.
D
It refused to sell technology to other countries.

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