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Which of the following best describes the state of the US economy at the end of World War II?

A
It was starting to come out of the Great Depression.
B
It was out of the Great Depression and doing better.
C
It was one of the most powerful economies in the world.
D
It was entering another recession.
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Which of the following best summarizes the status of World War II technologies today?

A
They have improved slightly and are occasionally used today.
B
They have continued to improve and are still used today.
C
They are no longer used but are remembered for their role during World War II.
D
They are no longer used but can be found in a World War II museum.
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Which question best relates to the point of view of a source?

A
When was the source created?
B
For whom was this source created?
C
Does the source seem to have a bias?
D
Where was the source first published?
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Which phrase from "For the Equal Rights Amendment” addresses a counterargument?

A
“It is time we act to assure full equality of opportunity”
B
“this amendment will not solve the problem of sex discrimination”
C
“that is no reason to allow prejudice to continue”
D
“the amendment is necessary to clarify countless ambiguities”
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How did Roosevelt’s Lend-Lease Act shift US foreign policy away from isolationism?

A
It lent arms to Allied forces and allowed them to pay later.
B
It allowed the US to sell arms to belligerent nations..
C
It put US bases on German territory.
D
It put US bases on British territory.
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How were the Japanese able to surprise the US at Pearl Harbor?

A
Japanese land forces had invaded Hawaii unnoticed.
B
Japanese submarines invaded Pearl Harbor unnoticed.
C
Japanese airplanes had flown to the US mainland unnoticed.
D
Japanese aircraft carriers had approached Hawaii unnoticed.
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A provision of the US Neutrality Act of 1935

A
encouraged the sale of arms to neutral countries.
B
prohibited the sale of arms to any belligerent nations.
C
prohibited trade of any kind with other nations.
D
encouraged trade only with Europe.
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The raw materials that the US produced more of during World War II than any other country were

A
coal and lumber.
B
oil and steel.
C
aluminum and iron.
D
tin and magnesium.
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A result of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor was

A
the US formed a pact with Indochina against Japan.
B
the US formed a pact with Germany against Japan.
C
thousands of Americans died, and the US declared war.
D
thousands of Japanese people died, and Japan declared war.
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During World War II, the United States invested heavily in technologies such as radar and computers to support military operations. How did these technologies most help the Allied war effort?

A
They reduced the need for factories producing wartime supplies.
B
They replaced the use of airplanes and ships during combat.
C
They improved military planning and detection of enemy forces.
D
They ended the need for communication among Allied troops.
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Which statement best describes the main idea of "For the Equal Rights Amendment” by Representative Shirley Chisholm?

A
Women are not appreciated for their contributions to society.
B
No law can erase the prejudice that exists in people’s minds.
C
The country’s legal system should protect the rights of women.
D
The passage of one amendment will not be able to make a difference.
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Which statements best describe reliable and balanced sources? Check all that apply.They display a biased point of view.They include articles written by experts.They present different sides of an issue.They come from academic organizations.They often include blogs written by amateurs.

A
They display a biased point of view.
B
They include articles written by experts.
C
They present different sides of an issue.
D
They come from academic organizations.
E
They often include blogs written by amateurs.
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Which argument does the speech "For the Equal Rights Amendment” best support?

A
An equal rights amendment is needed.
B
An equal rights amendment would be harmful.
C
An equal rights amendment should be postponed.
D
An equal rights amendment would have little effect.
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What saved many British and French forces from the Germans in 1940?

A
the bombing of Pearl Harbor
B
the Battle of the Atlantic
C
the Evacuation of Dunkirk
D
the Destroyers for Bases agreement
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How did the United States demonstrate its isolationist policy before World War II?

A
by avoiding alliances and other international relationships
B
by encouraging alliances and international relationships
C
by avoiding friendships with other foreign countries
D
by encouraging independence among states in the US
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Look at this chart showing declines in industrial production during the Great Depression.

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A
Sweden did not depend on industrial production.
B
Sweden’s economy was less stable than most.
C
Sweden and Great Britain had similar economies.
D
Sweden had a lower unemployment rate than the United States.
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What factors caused the Great Depression to spread around the world? Select three answers.Americans stopped buying from overseas nations.Large numbers of jobless Americans moved overseas.Many countries raised tariffs on imported goods.Stock markets started to crash in many other nations.Americans demanded repayment of European loans.

A
Americans stopped buying from overseas nations.
B
Large numbers of jobless Americans moved overseas.
C
Many countries raised tariffs on imported goods.
D
Stock markets started to crash in many other nations.
E
Americans demanded repayment of European loans.
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Which phrase from "Conservation as a National Duty” identifies the intended audience of this source?

A
“Governors of the several States”
B
“this Conference at the White House”
C
“natural resources . . . are in danger”
D
“animals are domesticated”
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Which piece of Roosevelt’s legislation, passed in 1941, stirred up the most controversy?

A
the cash-and-carry amendment
B
the Neutrality Acts
C
the Destroyers for Bases agreement
D
the Lend-Lease Act
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d
devastating airplane attack
r
rapid invasion by air and land
a
attack by multiple infantry troops
d
destruction of airplanes and tanks

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