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Which of the following famous Mexican Americans is known for their significant contribution to American culture and what was their contribution?

A
Oscar De La Hoya is famous for his contributions to the field of education and science.
B
Cesar Chavez is known for advocating for the rights of farm workers through non-violent protests.
C
Frida Kahlo is recognized for her unique and vibrant self-portraits that explored identity and post-colonialism.
D
Sylvia Mendez is an actress who received two Academy Awards and greatly impacted the representation of Mexican Americans in Hollywood.
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After passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, Kansas

A
entered the Union as free states.
B
entered the Union as slave states.
C
fought war with Nebraska over slavery.
D
voted on whether to allow slavery.
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Winfield Scott’s victory in Mexico City in 1847 was important because

A
he captured of one of Mexico’s seaports.
B
he forced the Mexican army to surrender.
C
he acquired more territory in Mexico.
D
he captured the Republic of Texas.
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Abraham Lincoln first ran as a Republican in

A
the 1847 Congressional election.
B
the 1835 Illinois state election.
C
the 1858 Senate election.
D
the 1856 presidential election.
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Following the election of 1860, many in the South believed

A
that secession could still be avoided.
B
that Lincoln would strongly protect states’ rights.
C
that border states would not join a confederacy.
D
that the institution of slavery was in jeopardy.
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What laws and systems affected African American freedom and economic opportunities after slavery was abolished in the South?

A
Certain policies abolished all forms of racial discrimination in employment.
B
Convict leasing and sharecropping expanded, often leading to unfair labor conditions.
C
Laws were passed, guaranteeing the right to vote for all men, including African Americans.
D
Laws were passed, creating equal educational opportunities for all African American children.
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In the Scott v. Sandford case, the Supreme Court

A
ruled in favor of Sandford.
B
threw the case out of court.
C
ruled in favor of Scott.
D
declared a mistrial.
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How did the location of Mexican settlements influence cultural practices?

A
In coastal areas, settlements were influenced by naval traditions and focused on shipbuilding.
B
All Mexican settlements adopted a uniform style of architecture and art, regardless of their location.
C
Communities in areas with Spanish influence displayed this in their mission-style architecture and folk art.
D
Settlers in urban areas embraced a modern style of architecture that was influenced by East Asian designs, focusing on aesthetics.
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Lincoln reentered politics in 1856 by

A
joining the Republican Party.
B
joining the Democratic Party.
C
running for Congress as a Know-Nothing.
D
running for Congress as a Free-Soiler.
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In 1858, Abraham Lincoln lost the Senate seat to Stephen Douglas because

A
he refused to debate him
B
he withdrew from the election.
C
Republicans won the majority in the legislature.
D
Democrats won the majority in the legislature.
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Which describes the "abolition of slavery”?

A
the signing of a peace treaty between the North and the South
B
the expansion of territories to the Western United States
C
the campaign for increasing the number of workers in US factories
D
the historical movement that aimed to end forced labor in the US
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Which cultural tradition in Mexican settlements was influenced by Indigenous practices?

A
the practice of afternoon tea and siestas
B
both pottery and textile design featuring geometric patterns
C
farming techniques such as crop rotation and the use of plows pulled by animals
D
California mission-style architecture
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How did the conflict over water rights impact the economy of the early Mexican settlements in the American Southwest?

A
It spurred industrialization in the region, which in turn led to early technological advancements.
B
The struggle for water rights prompted widespread migration to urban area, leaving rural economies weakened.
C
The conflict led to an early adoption of water conservation practices that made the settlements more resilient.
D
It led to a legal framework for water distribution which stabilized the economy by supporting agriculture and ranching during conflicts.
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Before creating a research question for an informative essay, a writer should

A
cite sources properly.
B
draw a conclusion.
C
prepare a revised draft.
D
brainstorm topic ideas.

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