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What were the aims of the Allies’ island-hopping strategy? Check all that apply.

A
to gain territory in the Pacific
B
to move closer to Japan
C
to maximize Soviet support
D
to undermine German gains
E
to weaken Japanese forces
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The map shows colonial holdings after World War II.Regarding colonial holdings in 1945, what is the best conclusion that can be drawn from this map?

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A
European countries held the fewest colonies in the world.
B
There were very few colonies left in the world.
C
South American countries held the most colonies in the world.
D
There were still many colonies in the world.
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Which best describes how Deng’s move to work with international experts on matters of science and technology was a major departure from previous government policy in China?

A
China had had a policy of self-reliance.
B
China had refused to embrace modern technology.
C
China had established local teams of experts.
D
China had been closed to most foreigners.
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What negative effects did East Germany experience after reunification? Select two options.

A
communist rebellions
B
anger at reunification costs
C
reduction in unemployment
D
many business closings
E
slow economic growth
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Which best describes men in the USSR under Joseph Stalin’s regime?

A
They lost many of their jobs to women.
B
They became less important to the economy.
C
They worked in farming more than in industry.
D
They were in demand for industrial jobs.
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How are species endangered by human activity?

A
Human activity causes flooding that ruin the species’ food sources.
B
Human activity creates earthquakes that destroy the species' habitats.
C
Through deforestation, humans destroy large areas of forested land which result in loss of the species’ habitats.
D
Through wind generation, humans ruin the soil that support the species' food sources and habitats
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During the revision phase for a document-based essay, a writer should

A
check that the topic is clear and the language is effective.
B
identify academic, non-biased sources for research.
C
cite information from several relevant sources.
D
analyze the prompt and identify the format.
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The passage is from the Neutrality Act of 1937.Whenever the President shall find that there exists a state of war between, or among, two or more foreign states, . . . it shall thereafter be unlawful to export . . . arms, ammunition, or implements of war from any place in the United States to any belligerent state.

A
intervention.
B
isolationism.
C
appeasement.
D
peace.
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Which statement describes Mohammad Reza Pahlavi?

A
He served as the last shah of Iran.
B
He became the first president of Turkey.
C
He helped found the Muslim Brotherhood.
D
He declared Iran to be an Islamic republic.
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What was the main goal of the Zionist movement in the late 1800s?

A
to convert European Jewish people to Islam
B
to join the leadership of the Ottoman Empire
C
to establish a homeland for Jewish people in Palestine
D
to support Arab independence from European rule
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What are the goals of all terrorists groups, regardless of ideology? Check all that apply.

A
to participate in criminal acts
B
to gain independence for a group
C
to frighten people into submission
D
to target symbolic places and events
E
to achieve social and political changes
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to impose religion on nonreligious people
G
to destroy governments and create anarchy
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The map below shows the European Union.Which country has chosen to bypass membership in the European Union?

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Bulgaria
B
Finland
C
Turkey
D
Cyprus
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How did the international community respond to Israel's declaration of independence in 1948?

A
The Arab world and Western nations both recognized Israel.
B
The United Nations and the Arab states jointly supported Israel.
C
The US and UK recognized Israel, while Arab nations rejected it.
D
Most countries refused to recognize Israel until after the 1967 war.
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[BLANK]

A
edit for errors
B
create an outline
C
paraphrase sources
D
revise the language
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A
civilians
B
Japanese troops
C
US troops
D
foreigners
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Nigeria
B
Ghana
C
Kenya
D
Rwanda
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Holocaust
B
Genocide
C
Annihilation
D
Persecution
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The excerpt is from witness testimony at the Nuremberg Trials. DR. MARX:You said before that the German people must have known of the happenings in Auschwitz. What are your grounds for this statement?VAILLANT-COUTURIER:I have already told you: To begin with there was the fact that, when we left, the Lorraine soldiers . . . who were taking us to Auschwitz said to us, "If you knew where you were going, you would not be in such a hurry to get there.”–Testimony of Marie Claude Vaillant-Couturier

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the Holocaust and other war crimes were well-known.
B
the Holocaust and other war crimes were not well-known.
C
the mistreatment of prisoners of war was well-known.
D
the mistreatment of civilians in labor camps was not well-known.
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The best explanation for Japan’s low foreign-born population of 1% is Japan’s

A
high cost of living.
B
quota system.
C
poor educational system.
D
labor shortages.
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What is one of the advantages of globalization?

A
greater markets for goods and services
B
better communication among countries
C
improved ability to monitor economic trends
D
expanded capacity for selling and buying

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