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The Proclamation Line of 1763 runs roughly along the D) Appalachian Mountains

The Proclamation Line of 1763 runs roughly along the A) Ohio River. B) Rocky Mountains. C) Mississippi River. D) Appalachian Mountains.

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Choose the three most important audiences that the Declaration of Independence was intended to reach

Choose the three most important audiences that the Declaration of Independence was intended to reach. A) the King B) the media C) the Colonists D) potential allies E) French colonies in North America

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How did the U.S. Constitution address the issue of slavery?

How did the U.S. Constitution address the issue of slavery? A It abolished slavery throughout the United States. B It included provisions that protected the institution. C It granted enslaved people full citizenship. D It ignored the…

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Which is MOST LIKELY another adaptation the Native American Indians made after the European settlers arrived

When European settlers arrived in America, some Native American Indians began to dress like them. Which is MOST LIKELY another adaptation the Native American Indians made after the European settlers arrived? A They learned to grow corn. B…

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Which is MOST LIKELY another adaptation the Native American Indians made after the European settlers arrived

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Which of these individuals would have been MOST likely to settle in one of the Mid-Atlantic/Middle colonies?

Which of these individuals would have been MOST likely to settle in one of the Mid-Atlantic/Middle colonies? A) a member of the Puritan religious sect B) a German immigrant searching for religious freedom and tolerance C) a wealthy…

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Which of these individuals would have been MOST likely to settle in one of the Mid-Atlantic/Middle colonies?

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Choose the three statements that CORRECTLY describe an aspect of the English colonies in North America.

Choose the three statements that CORRECTLY describe an aspect of the English colonies in North America. A B C D E

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The economic activities of the English North American colonies during the 17th centuries could BEST be described as:

The economic activities of the English North American colonies during the 17th centuries could BEST be described as: A industrial in both north and south. B agricultural in both north and south. C agricultural in the south, industrial in…

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The economic activities of the English North American colonies during the 17th centuries could BEST be described as

The economic activities of the English North American colonies during the 17th centuries could BEST be described as A industrial in both north and south. B agricultural in both north and south. C agricultural in the south, industrial in…

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Where could one have found the most colonies with the greatest Spanish influence in the mid-1500s?

Where could one have found the most colonies with the greatest Spanish influence in the mid-1500s? A 1 B 2 C 5 D 6

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Why did the United States join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in 1949?

Why did the United States join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in 1949? to improve relations with communist countries in Eastern Europe to protect against the Soviet Union and the spread of communism to share a common currency…

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Is there any hope for the E.R.A. to pass when the deadline was in 1982?

Is there any hope for the E.R.A. to pass when the deadline was in 1982? A) Yes, because presidents have the power to ratify or veto an amendment. B) Yes, because the deadline is reversible. C) No, because some states have withdrawn their…

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The greatest number of playlists Katherine can make is . Each of these playlists will have pop songs and rock songs. If she made more playlists, .She could make playlists, but this is not the greatest number she could make.

The greatest number of playlists Katherine can make is ____ . Each of these playlists will have ____ pop songs and ____ rock songs. If she made more playlists, ____. She could make ____ playlists, but this is not the greatest number she…

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How does Dr. King’s rhetoric in paragraph 15 advance his purpose in the letter Provide an explanation of how this paragraph contributes to the development of ideas in the text as a whole.

How does Dr. King’s rhetoric in paragraph 15 advance his purpose in the letter? Provide an explanation of how this paragraph contributes to the development of ideas in the text as a whole.

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What is Dr. King’s perspective on the future of the freedom movement?

Based on paragraph 43, what is Dr. King’s perspective on the future of the freedom movement? A. The future of the freedom movement is uncertain if he remains in jail. B. Freedom in Birmingham can only be achieved with the support of the…

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The Rosenbergs were charged with “conspiracy to commit espionage.” The government believed they were Communist spies in America.

The Rosenbergs were charged with “conspiracy to commit espionage.” The government believed they were A) nuclear scientists. B) Communist spies in America. C) employees of a shipping company. D) British physicists.

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What sentence from this excerpt supports the claim that Klaus Fuchs should not have been allowed to work on the Manhattan Project?

Choose the sentence from this excerpt that best supports the claim that Klaus Fuchs should not have been allowed to work on the Manhattan Project. Japan was an enemy during World War II; it had continued to fight after its ally, Germany,…

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The Manhattan Project was

The Manhattan Project was A an initiative to help the children of hard-working immigrants who lived in crowded cities. B trying to end the political tension and military rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union. C a…

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What was the order of events in the FBI investigation following the end of World War II regarding atomic bomb secrets passed to the Soviet Union?

Following the end of World War II, the FBI learned that spies had passed atomic bomb secrets to the Soviet Union. Put the events from the FBI investigation in order, starting with the first. – David Greenglass confessed to passing atomic…

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How did the games at the Colosseum reflect social rules at that time?

Based on the selection, how did the games at the Colosseum reflect social rules at that time? A) Gladiators fought in order based on their ages. B) Gladiators were chosen for games based on the horses and chariots they rode. C) People…

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What does the speech’s title, “After Auschwitz,” mean? B The world is haunted by those who died at Auschwitz. D People must take a stand against injustice and hate.

What does the speech’s title, “After Auschwitz,” mean? A The author survived Auschwitz and became successful. B The world is haunted by those who died at Auschwitz. C Former enemies can be friends by accepting past wrongdoing. D People…

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What tragic event led to the birth of the #BlackLivesMatter movement?

This text is mainly about the death of Trayvon Martin and the A shooting of another black teenager two years later. B history of the #BlackLivesMatter movement. C Civil Rights Act that made discrimination illegal. D evening that George…

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With which nations did the United States enter into a military conflict when George W. Bush was president?

With which nations did the United States enter into a military conflict when George W. Bush was president? o Afghanistan and Iraq o Germany and Japan o Cuba and Nicaragua o Soviet Union and North Korea

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Put these events from Victoria’s life in order from first to last.

Put these events from Victoria’s life in order from first to last. – She turned 20. – She met her cousins Ernest and Albert. – She was crowned queen. – She married Prince Albert.

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Based on what you have read, the author’s purpose in writing this piece was to inform the reader about the history of women’s roles in the U.S. military.

Based on what you have read, the author’s purpose in writing this piece was to A) persuade women to enlist in the army, navy, or air force as nurses. B) support the view that women should be banned from combat roles. C) inform the reader…

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Which two of the following statements do these excerpts about the Korean War support

Which two of the following statements do these excerpts about the Korean War support? A shortage of nurses in the Korean War resulted in hopeless situations for wounded soldiers. The military nurses who served in mobile hospital units…

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Which sentence in this excerpt best supports the claim that Angkor was one of the most culturally important cities in the ancient world?

Choose the sentence in this excerpt that best supports the author’s claim that Angkor was one of the most culturally important cities in the ancient world. 1. Deep in the forests of northwestern Cambodia lies an ancient city unlike any…

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In his speech, Kennedy’s main pledge is to assure the survival of A) allies. B) liberty. C) states. D) creativity.

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Ultimately, the United States, Canada, and the First Nations decided to

Ultimately, the United States, Canada, and the First Nations decided to A) bring other whales to Springer’s location so she would not feel lonely. B) let Springer stay off the coast of Seattle and continue studying her. C) capture…

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Can you focus on the positive elements of America’s history without acknowledging the negative? Why or why not?

How does the poem explore America’s unique history of offering hope and opportunity to some people, while subjugating others? Do you think that you can focus on the positive elements of America’s history without acknowledging the…

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What major events caused the end of the Roman Republic?

This selection is mostly about the A events that caused the end of the Roman Republic. B battles and war between Octavian and Mark Antony. C history of how Alba Longa became an Italian city. D history and accomplishments of the ancient…

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What were the two conditions of the Emancipation Proclamation?

The Emancipation Proclamation took effect in 1863. It stated that enslaved people could get their freedom on two conditions. What were the two conditions? A) They had to give proof that they were paid well by their masters. B) They had to…

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Where is this flag now on display?

Where is this flag now on display? A) Francis Scott Key’s grave B) Rebecca Young’s home C) U.S. Capitol Building D) Smithsonian Institution

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Nancy Lieberman and Becky Hammon’s historic achievement made possible by:

Nancy Lieberman and Becky Hammon became the first female coaches in certain divisions of men’s basketball. This was made possible by A) the creation of the WNBA. B) the creation of Title IX. C) the NBA’s decline in coaches. D) the NBA’s…

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In the context of D-day, June 5, 1944 was the

In the context of D-day, June 5, 1944 was the A) day World War II ended. B) first anniversary of D-day. C) date originally planned for D-day. D) day World War I began.

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The time he spent helping wounded soldiers during the Civil War

This selection is mainly about the famous American author Walt Whitman and A how he helped to build better hospitals. B the time he spent helping wounded soldiers during the Civil War. C why he ended his writing career to become an army…

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What is the law of history?

Tolstoy intended for this selection to A instruct about history. B entertain with humor. C teach about morality. D persuade with facts.

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What feature is shown in this image of the minor 2004 eruption of Mount St. Helens?

This image of the minor 2004 eruption of Mount St. Helens shows a A. dome of oozing lava. B. plume of steam and ash. C. pool of hot, molten rock. D. stream of melting glacier.

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Which factors contributed to humans no longer using open flames for light at night?

These sentences are from the text. Which one best explains what allowed humans to stop using open flames for light at night? A Instead, they burned fuels at power plants. B It was used in paint, medicine, and chewing gum. C What’s left…

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Which of the following items completes the graphic detailing the purposes of a constitution.

Which of the following items completes the graphic detailing the purposes of a constitution? A Describe what to do in case of emergencies B Design complicated military systems C Protect the natural rights of the people D Explain the…

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How to tribes tell themselves apart? What is the sign of the Dinka tribe

Infer why Salva doesn’t like being called an orphan? 1. Salva was a child who might tire easily and slow them down. 2. The woman gave Salva some peanuts. 3. The pond was drying up because winter and the dry season were coming. 4. The…

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How did the Ad Council measure changes in how teens perceive bullying after the I Am A Witness campaign?

I Am A Witness changed “how teens perceive bullying.” Which two of the following show how the Ad Council measured this? A. tracking social media activity about the campaign B. surveying teens before and after the campaign C. requesting…

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Which two show how the Ad Council measured “how teens perceive bullying”? A) tracking social media activity about the campaign B) surveying teens before and after the campaign

I Am A Witness changed “how teens perceive bullying.” Which two of the following show how the Ad Council measured this? A) tracking social media activity about the campaign B) surveying teens before and after the campaign C) requesting…

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