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People who wish to improve their working conditions are most likely to

A
quit their jobs.
B
oppose unions.
C
form unions.
D
move to another country.
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Which best describes how industrialization changed the American economy?

A
Industrialization moved the economy away from agriculture.
B
Industrialization eliminated the need for imported goods.
C
Industrialization created an export market for American goods.
D
Industrialization created new domestic markets.
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In a free market, the price of goods is set by

A
government officials.
B
the consumer.
C
the producer.
D
workers and owners.
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Which is likely the most serious problem associated with an epidemic?

A
People must quarantine to prevent the spread of contagions.
B
People often die from the diseases that spread.
C
There are no preventable techniques to keep people from getting ill.
D
People don't know the signs of becoming infected.
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In a capitalist system, the ideology is that people who work hard are rewarded. Why do socialists criticize this approach?

A
They say it bankrupts the economy.
B
They believe that no one should be paid for work.
C
They say it results in an unfair distribution of wealth.
D
They believe it makes everyone try to work too hard.
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Read the evidence for an argumentative essay.Studies have shown that capitalist countries have people living in poverty, and capitalist economies often have a great deal of inequality.

A
claim.
B
counterclaim.
C
topic.
D
conclusion.
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The first step in understanding the costs and benefits of a decision is

A
identifying possible outcomes.
B
determining all costs and benefits.
C
identifying possible benefits.
D
calculating the costs of all options.
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How did innovations in manufacturing lead to improvements in transportation?

A
Goods were produced efficiently and needed more efficient transportation.
B
Goods became more valuable and required safer transportation.
C
Inventions used in textile production also improved transportation systems.
D
Multiple cottage industries meant an increased need for travel to cities.
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The single greatest benefit that capitalism provides is that it enables human choice. Capitalism establishes a social contract that makes it possible for individuals to exercise their franchise and free agency. It gives people the ability to be secure in themselves and their possessions and, having provided security, it enables people to assume risk that they were previously unwilling to assume. It creates the necessary conditions for people to escape poverty and create wealth for themselves and for others.

A
allows the government to help individuals.
B
protects workers from unfair practices.
C
provides individuals with freedom of choice.
D
helps entrepreneurs avoid risk and danger.
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[BLANK]

A
grow
B
slow down
C
stabilize
D
decrease
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What conclusion can be drawn about the discoveries of Marie Curie and Louis Pasteur?

A
Their discoveries continue to make the workplace more efficient.
B
Their discoveries were made possible by the work of Gregor Mendel.
C
Their discoveries have been surpassed by other important discoveries.
D
Their discoveries continue to have an impact on people’s health.
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Read the introduction from an argumentative essay about national parks.Most people who visit national parks are likely focused on the experience of visiting natural wonders. However, they may not realize how much time, money, and effort are necessary to maintain these parks. National parks must be preserved.

A
by focusing on different national parks
B
by adding supporting evidence
C
by adding a topic sentence
D
by focusing on a counterargument
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How did cities respond to problems caused by population growth?

A
They increased factory production to create more jobs.
B
They expanded housing without changing living conditions.
C
They forced workers to move out of cities.
D
They created new laws and improved infrastructure.
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In Mesoamerican civilizations, enslaved persons were often

A
transported from other continents.
B
enslaved as punishment for crimes.
C
enslaved because of their race.
D
required to pledge loyalty to a leader.
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Socialists believe that people should cooperate to produce what is best for

A
themselves.
B
the Church.
C
private individuals.
D
society.
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Over time, how did the nature of slavery change in America?

A
Mostly Indigenous people were enslaved.
B
Slavery became more permanent for enslaved persons, but not their families.
C
Slavery was based entirely on race.
D
Slave codes protected enslaved persons from cruel and unusual punishment.
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Read these words by American author Mark Twain about travel.Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.What point was Twain making about travel?

A
Travel helps people understand the world around them.
B
Travel is best appreciated by educated people.
C
Travel makes people more closed-minded and less wholesome.
D
Travel is expensive and useless for most people.

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