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Which of the following statements are supported by the information in the text?

A
The scientists were in agreement on their position regarding the use of the bomb.
B
The scientists felt that saving American lives had to take priority in the war.
C
No scientist believed that the use of atomic weapons in warfare should be outlawed.
D
Most of the scientists believed using the bomb to force a surrender was the only option.
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Which of the following best describes Japan’s military plan?

A
to fight as long as possible in order to gain a better bargaining position
B
to refuse to surrender under any circumstances
C
to end the war as quickly as possible
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Countries encouraged nationalism leading up to World War I by asking citizens to

A
burn crops in their own country to keep food from the enemy.
B
cooperate with other countries to prevent conflict.
C
buy products from other countries to boost the economy.
D
support their own country in times of need or conflict.
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Which statement best describes a feasible question?

A
A feasible question is connected to a particular goal.
B
A feasible question relates to the topic at hand.
C
A feasible question is interesting, unusual, or unique.
D
A feasible question can be studied and investigated.
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How did Perry help the United States expand its influence in Asia?

A
Perry defended the Philippines against Spanish invaders.
B
Perry commanded the first US trading fleet to China.
C
Perry attacked and captured the Japanese port of Uraga.
D
Perry negotiated the first treaty between the United States and Japan.
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Which best states how the Scopes trial ended?

A
Scopes changed his plea to not guilty, and won the case.
B
Scopes lost and appealed to the Tennessee Supreme Court.
C
Scopes changed his plea to guilty, and was convicted.
D
Scopes lost and appealed to the US Supreme Court.
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How did countries throughout the world view the United States after the Spanish-American War?

A
as a power only in the Americas
B
as a trading nation with little military strength
C
as a weak nation that needed to strengthen its navy
D
as a major power with worldwide military strength
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Why did rebels in the Philippines fight against the United States after Spain lost the Spanish-American War?

A
The rebels were fighting for their independence because the United States did not give it to them.
B
The rebels wanted to become allies with China rather than with the United States.
C
The rebels hoped to take over the large plantations owned by US companies.
D
The rebels were upset because the United States would not allow them to practice their native religions.
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Look at the figure, which shows a newspaper headline from the late 1800s. The headline shows how newspapers used yellow journalism to

Question illustration
A
sell more copies.
B
present facts.
C
express political opinions.
D
suggest political actions.
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Two women writers active in the 1920s were

A
Willa Cather and Clara Bow.
B
Edith Wharton and Willa Cather.
C
Edith Wharton and Margaret Sanger.
D
Clara Bow and Edith Wharton.
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How did F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby reflect the culture of the 1920s?

A
Its characters showed little regard for morals.
B
Its characters were determined to become wealthy.
C
Its characters suffered from trauma after the war.
D
Its characters tested new social and political freedoms.
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I was enclosing my letter in its envelope when the explosion came. It was a bursting, rending, and crashing sound or roar of immense volume, largely metallic in character. . . . The electric lights, of which there were eight in the cabin where I was sitting, went out. Then there was intense blackness and smoke.

A
it is dated 1899, which was only a year after the ship’s sinking.
B
it is based on secondhand information about the Maine sinking.
C
it appeared in a fictional story about the sinking of the Maine.
D
it was written by a person who was on board during the sinking.
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Which of the following best states how the Open Door policy affected China and other countries doing business there?

A
The Open Door policy stimulated trade and maintained the influence of foreign powers in China.
B
The Open Door policy equally benefited China, the United States, and other foreign powers.
C
The Open Door policy increased tax collections in China because of additional trading revenues.
D
The Open Door policy benefited the United States because China was grateful for US intervention.
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By requiring Germany to repay huge war debts, the Treaty of Versailles

A
kept the world safe until the start of World War II.
B
was an important cause of World War II.
C
gave the Allies power to prevent future wars.
D
disbanded the Central Powers forever.
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Which list states the correct order of the findings of three investigations of the Maine sinking?

A
1) There was a mine outside the ship.2) There was an explosion at the back.3) There was a coal fire on board.
B
1) There was a bomb inside the ship.2) There was a mine outside the ship.3) There was an explosion at the back.
C
1) There were spies on board the ship.2) There was a mine outside the ship.3) There was an explosion at the back.
D
1) There was a bomb inside the ship.2) There was a mine outside the ship.3) There were spies onboard the ship.
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At the end of the 1800s, why was the United States unable to expand trade with China?

A
Japan controlled most of China.
B
Japan and other imperialist nations controlled China.
C
Japan blocked US ships from reaching Pacific ports.
D
Japan and anti-imperialists in the US government blocked trade with China.
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The aspects of a specific location that make people want to move there are called

A
migrations.
B
barriers.
C
pull factors.
D
push factors.
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Which of the following did the scientists at Oak Ridge recommend?

A
The bomb should be used to end the war as quickly as possible.
B
The weapon’s power should be demonstrated to Japanese officials prior to its use.
C
The decision whether or not to use the bomb should be made by the US and its allies, not by the US alone.
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What is the primary reason that Arthur Compton disagrees with the writers of the Oak Ridge Petition?

A
Failure to use the bomb might lead to greater American loss of life.
B
The new bombs were not capable of making an effective military demonstration.
C
The use of atomic weapons had been outlawed by international agreement.
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According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, how likely was Japan to surrender unconditionally?very likelysomewhat likely✔ very unlikely

A
very likely
B
somewhat likely
C
very unlikely

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