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Read these two sources:"For the Equal Rights Amendment" and "College Degrees Awarded to Women." They could be used to support a paper on which topic?

A
Constitutional amendments
B
the role of higher education
C
how to understand self-government
D
the women’s rights movement
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opposed tosupportive ofunclear aboutindifferent about

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opposed to
B
supportive of
C
unclear about
D
indifferent about
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Which of the following is an example of a biased source?

A
a primarily fact-based article for an academic journal
B
a debate that presents both sides of a controversial issue
C
an editorial that only gives the writer’s opinion on a timely topic
D
an article with quotations from diverse thinkers on a political issue
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What is the purpose of "For the Equal Rights Amendment”?

A
to call for a change to the Constitution
B
to discuss the founding of the United States
C
to define the meaning of the word “prejudice”
D
to explain certain restrictions on married women
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Which statement from "March of the Flag” addresses a counterargument?

A
“It is a noble land that God has given us; a land that can feed and clothe the world.”
B
“The opposition tells us that we ought not to govern a people without their consent.”
C
“The rule of liberty . . . applies only to those who are capable of self-government.”
D
“Would not the natives of the Philippines prefer the just, humane, civilizing government of this Republic . . .?”
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Read this excerpt from Senator Albert J. Beveridge’s speech "March of the Flag.” Why could it be considered a biased source?

A
It addresses a controversial, hot-button issue.
B
It was given by a man holding a political office.
C
It presents an unfair opinion of a group of people.
D
It does not provide supporting reasons for a point of view.
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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 statements reflect the point of view Senator Beveridge expresses in "March of the Flag”? Check all that apply.

A
Colonization benefits US-occupied territories.
B
Expansion into other territories is too expensive.
C
The United States should colonize the Philippines.
D
Colonization goes against the right to self-government.
E
The people of the Philippines cannot govern themselves.
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Which argument does the graph "Percentage of College Degrees Awarded to Women” best support?

A
Professional degrees have become harder to attain.
B
Women have gained greater access to higher education.
C
Fewer women receive graduate degrees than in the past.
D
An advanced degree is not as important as it once was.
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Which statement best describes the main idea of "Conservation as a National Duty” by President Theodore Roosevelt?

A
Conservation is not a major priority at this period in history.
B
The United States should work to protect its natural resources.
C
Becoming a civilized nation tends to be more harmful than helpful.
D
The native people of this nation use natural resources in a limited way.

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