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One of the most important rights and privileges for United States citizens is voting. How could voting lead to political change? A. Voting raises money for the government. B. Voting ensures that people belong to a political party. C. Voting keeps the same people in office for life. D. Voting leads to putting new and different people in office.
What is D. Voting leads to putting new and different people in office.
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People have different roles in our economic system__producer, provider, consumer, and investor. The person who buys stock in a company is A. an investor. B. a consumer. C. a provider. D. a producer.
What is A. an investor.
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Where did Rosa Parks challenge segregation by refusing to give up her seat on the bus? A. Chicago, Illinois B. Montgomery, Alabama C. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania D. Los Angeles, Californi
What is B. Montgomery, Alabama
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1. With the introduction of Henry Ford's Model T, automobiles became more common in the 1920s. The automobile has caused many changes in America. Which statement is true? A. Automobiles have forced people to live in rural areas. B. More people have chosen to use other forms of transportation. C. Automobiles have allowed people to live farther from their jobs. D. Most people have decided not to use automobiles.
What is C. Automobiles have allowed people to live farther from their jobs.
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In 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment was the first amendment added to the United States Constitution after the Civil War. As a result of this amendment A. slavery was abolished. B. alcohol was not to be made or sold. C. free speech was protected. D. women obtained the right to vote
What is A. slavery was abolished.
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. Why is democracy referred to as self-government? A. The government runs itself. B. People pay for the government themselves. C. People choose representatives who make decisions. D. The citizens are free to do whatever they want.
What is C. People choose representatives who make decisions.
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. People play different roles in economics__producer, provider, consumer, and investor. The person working at a grocery store is a A. producer. B. provider. C. consumer. D. investor.
What is B. provider.
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What took place in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina? A. The telephone was invented by Thomas Edison. B. Robert Fulton invented the steam engine. C. The cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney D. The Wright brothers flew their first plane.
What is D. The Wright brothers flew their first plane.
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2. In 1929, the stock market crash was the beginning of the "Great Depression." Which of the following BEST describes the Great Depression? A. The depression was severe, but only in the United States. B. Governments acted quickly and the depression only lasted two years. C. The depression caused revolutions all across the world. D. Many countries around the world experienced the economic depression
What is D. Many countries around the world experienced the economic depression
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. The Vietnam War began in the 1950s, and it did not end until 1975. What were the results of the war? A. The Soviet Union made South Vietnam a colony. B. All of Vietnam became communist. C. The United States made South Vietnam a U.S. territory. D. All of Vietnam became non-communist.
What is B. All of Vietnam became communist.
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There have been a number of amendments added to the Constitution of the United States that deal with voting. The 15th Amendment was passed in 1870 after the Civil War. Which group gained the right to vote? A. property owners B. women C. black men D. immigrants
What is C. black men
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. The law of supply and demand is very important in economics. Which of the following correctly describes supply and demand? A. Consumers will buy whatever is produced. B. Producers will make what consumers demand. C. Suppliers will make whatever they decide to. D. Investors will put money into any business.
What is B. Producers will make what consumers demand.
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The Chisholm Trail was important to cowboys. How did this trail impact the cowboys' lives? A. It was the trail used by the Indians as they were being forced to move farther west. B. It stretched from Texas to Kansas, allowing cattle to move from one area to another. C. It was another name for the Underground Railroad, which helped runaway slaves escape from their masters. D. It was a trail connecting the east coast to the west coast, so cattle could move from one side of the country to the other.
What is B. It stretched from Texas to Kansas, allowing cattle to move from one area to another.
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3. After World War II, the United States signed several treaties with foreign countries. These treaties called for the nations that signed them to protect each other, even if an enemy attacked only one of them. Which factor caused the United States to sign the treaties? A. the outbreak of many revolutions in South America and Latin America B. the growing threat of the former Soviet Union and world communism C. the failure of United States troops to fight effectively in World War II D. the growing sense of trust between China and Soviet Union
What is B. the growing threat of the former Soviet Union and world communism
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Use the list below to answer this question. · the dust bowl · falling prices · banks failing · the New Deal All of these are associated with the A. Civil War. B. Great Migration. C. Spanish-American War. D. Great Depression
What is D. Great Depression
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The Bill of Rights lists certain basic freedoms guaranteed to Americans. One is freedom of the press. Which is an example of freedom of the press? A. Mary writes articles in the paper about city government. B. Brenda moves to another city. C. Blake helps in a clean-up campaign. D. Jose attends one of the state universities
What is A. Mary writes articles in the paper about city government.
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Banks provide services in many areas that deal with an individual's money. What impact does a savings account have on an individual's money? A. Interest is paid on money in a savings account. B. Savings accounts stopped being offered after WWII. C. The government takes interest away each time a savings account is opened. D. Loans are given out to only those individuals who have a savings or checking account.
What is A. Interest is paid on money in a savings account.
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In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, D.C. This was an example of A. freedom of religion. B. freedom of speech. C. freedom of petition. D. freedom of the press.
What is B. freedom of speech.
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4. Which statement describes one way electricity changed people's lives in the 1920s? A. It ended the building of homes with fireplaces. B. It brought entertainment into homes with the radio. C. It ended the mining of coal to use as fuel. D. It ended the use of oil as a fuel for heating.
What is B. It brought entertainment into homes with the radio.
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World War I actually began in 1914, but the United States did not enter the war until 1917. What was one of the reasons the United States entered World War I? A. to prevent Germany from taking over Europe B. to protect United States citizens living in Europe C. to protect Europe from an invasion by Russia D. to protect United States trade with other countries
What is D. to protect United States trade with other countries
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One of the freedoms of United States citizens is freedom of speech. Which of the following is the BEST reason why it is important to allow others the right to speak freely? A. People like to talk to people. B. It is important to hear different viewpoints on issues. C. People like to listen to other people. D. It is important for people to meet in groups.
What is B. It is important to hear different viewpoints on issues.
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What was the "New Deal" of the 1930s? A. a government program designed to help people during the depression B. a government program that gave free land to homesteaders C. a government program that helped women get the vote D. a government program that spread civil rights throughout the country
What is A. a government program designed to help people during the depression
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Use the list below to answer this question. · Germany invades Poland. · the Holocaust · V-E Day · V-J Day All of these are associated with A. the Spanish-American War. B. World War I. C. World War II. D. the Korean War
What is C. World War II.
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5. During World War II, many women in the United States assisted in the war effort. For most women, this was the first time that they found work in A. schools. B. hospitals. C. factories. D. offices.
What is C. factories.
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In order for an amendment to become part of the Constitution, several steps need to be followed. At what point does an amendment become part of the Constitution? A. once the voters cast their votes B. once it is ratified by 3/4 of the states C. once the president presents the amendment. D. once the amendment is presented to Congress and the Senate
What is B. once it is ratified by 3/4 of the states