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One reason the National Rainbow Coalition was created was to mobilize . This organization was founded by .

A
women voters
B
Christian voters
C
African American voters
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One reason the National Rainbow Coalition was created was to mobilize . This organization was founded by .

A
Betty Friedan
B
Jerry Falwell
C
Jesse Jackson
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Another liberal organization, Operation PUSH, worked to strengthen .

A
tax decreases
B
the American military
C
economic opportunities
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The Heritage Foundation is a that promotes conservative beliefs. One of its key principles is the importance of .

A
federal arts programs
B
social welfare agencies
C
a strong national defense
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According to this author, what was an unintended consequence of Title IX?

A
Young men have become less interested in participating in athletic programs.
B
Funding for athletic programs with male students has been completely cut.
C
The enrollment of male students at most colleges and universities has fallen.
D
The number of male athletes taking part in school sports has dropped over time.
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Which advancements for women have been made in recent decades? Check all that apply.Title IX has led to increased employment for women.All workers are guaranteed equal pay for equal work.Pregnant women are guaranteed paid maternity leave.All single working mothers have the right to paid family leave.There are more women working as corporate executives today.More women now work at companies that do business for the government.

A
Title IX has led to increased employment for women.
B
All workers are guaranteed equal pay for equal work.
C
Pregnant women are guaranteed paid maternity leave.
D
All single working mothers have the right to paid family leave.
E
There are more women working as corporate executives today.
F
More women now work at companies that do business for the government.
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One reason the Moral Majority was founded was to . One issue this organization opposed was .

A
reject traditional values
B
mobilize Christian voters
C
remove prayer from schools
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Conservatives believe that the guarantees the right to own guns. On the other hand, most liberals believe in gun ownership. In 1993 Congress passed the Brady Bill, which requires people to complete before purchasing a gun. The National Rifle Association lobbies gun control.

A
First Amendment
B
Second Amendment
C
Third Amendment
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Which contributions did Mary Edwards Walker make to the war effort? Check all that apply.

A
She cared for prisoners of war.
B
She tended to wounded soldiers.
C
She worked as a battlefield surgeon.
D
She trained other doctors and nurses.
E
She served as an officer in the military.
F
She fought in combat beside male soldiers.
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One reason the Moral Majority was founded was to . One issue this organization opposed was .

A
the expansion of the military
B
the legalization of abortion
C
tough penalties for drug abuse
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Conservatives believe that the guarantees the right to own guns. On the other hand, most liberals believe in gun ownership. In 1993 Congress passed the Brady Bill, which requires people to complete before purchasing a gun. The National Rifle Association lobbies gun control.

A
a total ban on
B
extremely limited
C
restrictions to
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The Heritage Foundation is a that promotes conservative beliefs. One of its key principles is the importance of .

A
think tank
B
religious group
C
government agency
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Conservatives believe that the guarantees the right to own guns. On the other hand, most liberals believe in gun ownership. In 1993 Congress passed the Brady Bill, which requires people to complete before purchasing a gun. The National Rifle Association lobbies gun control.

A
registration
B
background checks
C
training on technique
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Conservatives believe that the guarantees the right to own guns. On the other hand, most liberals believe in gun ownership. In 1993 Congress passed the Brady Bill, which requires people to complete before purchasing a gun. The National Rifle Association lobbies gun control.

A
in support of
B
in opposition to
C
for understanding of

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