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Which group convinced President James Madison to go to war with England in 1812? A. land-hungry politicians from the West and South B. angry veterans of the Revolutionary War C. wealthy shipbuilders from New England D. radical members of the Federalist Party
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HIGH SCHOOL
Which of the following best defines civil service? A. The body of government officials (including elected officials and judges) selected to help run the government B. The group of university professors that selects government officials to help run the government C. The group of regional governors that regularly meets to help the executive branch run the government D. The body of government officials (except elected officials and judges) selected to help run the government
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HIGH SCHOOL
Which statement best describes the Odyssey? A. The Odyssey was the earliest submarine used by the ancient Greeks to explore the many surrounding seas. B. The Odyssey is a poetic recognition of human ability in the face of grave dangers. C. The Odyssey was the series of trips between ancient Greece and China that established trade routes. D. The Odyssey is the name of an ancient species of bird that inspired Zeus during his time on Mount Olympus.
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Which concept would states’ rights advocates have supported during the 1860 presidential election? the abolition of slavery the idea of popular sovereignty the candidacy of John Bell the candidacy of Abraham Lincoln.
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HIGH SCHOOL
How were the independence movements in Vietnam and Kenya similar? Both nations achieved independence from British rule. Both movements involved violent conflicts. Both nations were abandoned during the war. Both movements were unsuccessful due to civil wars.
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HIGH SCHOOL
.Mark each of the following statements if it expresses a value from the story of Odysseus and the Cyclops A. Odysseus expected the Cyclops to give them provisions because strangers were supposed to be treated kindly and given gifts. B. The Cyclops invited Odysseus into the cave because he wanted to share the warmth of his fire with his guests. C. Odysseus went to the island of the Cyclops because he wanted his men to prove their bravery.
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Which was expected from the citizens of the polis? A. earn citizenship B. follow the ruler's dictates without question C. serve on juries D. vote in presidential elections
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HIGH SCHOOL
What was the Roman forum?
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HIGH SCHOOL
When considering time management techniques, it is important to remember that ________. a. The more techniques used, the better off you will be b. You have to try strategies that don’t make sense for your type of work c. Not all techniques work well for all people in all situations d. Each strategy can work for everyone
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HIGH SCHOOL
Which of the following required all states to return fugitive slaves to their owners? a) the great compromise b) the Connecticut compromise c) the three-fifths compromise
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HIGH SCHOOL
The Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Act was passed in 1974. Under this act, states would only get federal highway funding if they set a speed limit of 55 mph on all four-lane highways. Why would the federal government deny funding the states instead of just directly setting the speed limit? The federal government wanted to better allocate money by cutting down on highway funding. State legislatures were not likely to reduce the speed limit to 55 mph on their own. States were thought to have the right to regulate their own intrastate highways. Studies by the federal government
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HIGH SCHOOL
How did World War II change the United States’ position in world affairs?
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Which amendment would strict constructionists look to in order to justify a limited interpretation of the Constitution?
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It is possible to have what would be considered contradicting personality traits. true or false
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Which is one theory about what caused the decline of the Indus Valley civilization? A. Earthquakes in the Himalayas caused massive destruction. B. Diseased animals created food shortages for the people. C. The soil became too salty for crops to grow. D. Merchants and traders stopped coming into the valley..
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HIGH SCHOOL
The ideas brought by ____________ influenced the religion, government, and education of many West African societies. a. European traders c. Muslim merchants b. Berber nomads d. Christian missionaries.
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Which is considered a major contribution of Mesopotamian civilization? A. They discovered how to cultivate cotton. B. They invented a complex system of writing still used today. C. They were the first people to make and use the wheel. D. They were the first people to accept a belief in one God.
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Senator Jon Tester of Montana was reelected in 2012. If he decides to run again when his current term expires, in what year will the election occur?
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