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What is the main idea of the passage?

A
A few strong nations held economic and political power in the global world.
B
Cuba needed to develop a capitalist economy.
C
People had to work for the ruling class in a capitalist economy.
D
A few economically dependent countries were strong enough to rule other territories.
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What were the effects of American investments in Latin America? Check all that apply.

A
Latin America supplied cheap raw materials.
B
Latin America paid higher prices for manufactured goods.
C
Latin America thrived from US investments.
D
The overall per capita income of the nation had decreased.
E
The unemployment rate had declined.
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Why does Castro claim that US leaders oppose the Cuban Revolution so forcefully?

A
They are concerned Castro could damage the United States economically.
B
They believe Castro threatens US security with his powerful military.
C
They are scared of the revolutionaries who have power in Cuba.
D
They fear Cuba will inspire others to rise up against US domination.
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What is Kennedy’s point of view about actions taking place in Cuba?

A
Castro is a dictator who threatens liberty, freedom, and democracy.
B
The United States will take up arms and defend democracy in Cuba.
C
Cuban patriots are going to prevail with the help of the United States.
D
If the United States does not get involved, then communism will continue to dominate.
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What is the opinion of the Human Rights Watch of the government in Cuba?

A
The government is fair, and tries to help its people and upholds human rights.
B
The government continues to oppress people and their political rights.
C
The government uses force, but only when necessary for the protection of the people.
D
The government has a fair judicial system, and punishes people accordingly.
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Which of these facts is most likely to be of concern if you wanted to use this information, and needed it to be from a reliable source?

A
The mission statement of the organization is to defend and protect human rights.
B
The article includes information about human rights abuses.
C
The passage is written in the first-person perspective, as if the person was there.
D
This organization is based in the United States, so it could be biased against Cuba

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