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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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Read the passage.Jacob, who had spent decades toiling on his family's small farm in Mississippi, grew increasingly frustrated with the systemic barriers that stifled opportunities for Black individuals. He had heard tales of the North, where the booming industrial economy not only offered jobs but also a platform for African Americans to have their voices heard in society. His friend, who had recently settled in New York, penned letters describing the bustling Black neighborhoods and the expanding civil rights activities. Inspired by these accounts, Jacob yearned for a place where he and his family could thrive without the shadow of segregation looming over them.What was Jacob's primary motivation for considering migration from the South to the North?

A
He sought to join a farming cooperative in the North.
B
He was inspired by the chance to have his voice heard.
C
He wanted to be closer to relatives who had already moved.
D
He was drawn by the promise of more religious freedom in the North.
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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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