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Which of the following statements best describes the outcome of the Taft-Hartley Bill of 1947?

A
The bill was passed by Congress but died after President Truman quickly vetoed it.
B
The bill was passed by Congress, then supported and signed by President Truman.
C
The bill was passed by Congress, then passed again to overcome President Truman’s veto.
D
The bill was not passed because Democratic senators opposed it, even though President Truman supported it.
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How did Latin American immigration to the United States change during the 1960s?

A
Immigration became more common as more people desired to immigrate.
B
Immigration became less common as fewer people desired to immigrate.
C
Immigration became less difficult and more immigrants came to the US.
D
Immigration became more difficult and fewer legal immigrants came to the US.
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What was one effect of the Great Society programs?

A
The number of people living in poverty increased.
B
The infant mortality rate decreased.
C
The number of uninsured people increased.
D
The federal budget was decreased.
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After the 1964 election, President Johnson believed that

A
his stance on the Civil Rights Act had been a mistake.
B
he had public support to continue his social programs.
C
he would never be able to win political office again.
D
the public no longer cared about Kennedy’s legacy.
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Which of the following names two pieces of domestic legislation passed during the Nixon administration?

A
the Clean Air Act and the Endangered Species Act
B
the SALT I agreement and the Watergate Act
C
the Water Quality Act and the SALT I agreement
D
the Endangered Species Act and the CREEP Act

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