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Which of the following statements best describes the role of the Catholic Church in the European conquest of Latin America?

A
Conquering Latin America was the major goal of the Catholic Church during the Fourth Crusade.
B
The Catholic Church vehemently opposed the colonization of the New World and threatened excommunication of anyone involved in the conquest.
C
The Catholic Church supported the conquistadors but was not interested in converting the local populations.
D
Catholic missionaries converted large numbers of the native populations, and the Catholic Church owned a substantial amount of property.
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The Quebec Act of 1774 established all of the following except the right to __________.

A
self-government as a dominion
B
practice Catholicism freely
C
use French civil law
D
retain the French language
5

The US and Canadian governments are doing all of the following to combat environmental problems except __________.

A
encouraging the use of public transportation
B
enacting clean water policies
C
requiring emissions testing
D
limiting animal populations in some regions
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The influence of British government on the United States' system of government can still be seen today in all of the following ways except the US retention of __________.

A
representative government and consent of the governed
B
limitations on government
C
the rights of the accused
D
ceremonial ties and monarchical rule
7

Which of the following events would mostly likely happen during an El Niño year?

A
Coastal regions would receive more rainfall, and storms would be more severe.
B
More earthquakes would occur along the Ring of Fire.
C
Hurricanes would occur more frequently.
D
Coastal regions would be drier, and the risk of drought would increase.
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Which two mountain ranges make up the Sierra Madres mountain system?

A
the Andes and Rocky Mountains
B
Tierra Nevada and Tierra Helada
C
Tierra Fria and Tierra Templada
D
Sierra Madre Oriental and Sierra Madre Occidental
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Describe three problems that have been encountered in establishing stable governments in Latin America. Why have many Latin American states faced government takeovers, coups, and revolutions?

Answer:

Three problems were extreme economic inequality, lack of democratic traditions, and frequent military interventions. Many states faced coups and revolutions because dictators or military leaders seized power when civilian governments failed to address poverty and corruption, or when foreign powers (like the U.S.) supported regime changes to protect their interests.

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Which of the following statements about the rivers of the United States and Canada is false?

A
The Grand Canyon was formed by the continuous flow of the Columbia River.
B
The Yukon River flows from British Columbia, through Alaska, and into the Bering Sea.
C
The Colorado River runs through the Grand Canyon.
D
The Continental Divide acts as a boundary that determines to which ocean rivers flow.
11

The Spanish influence on Texas culture can be seen in the traditions of which immigrant group?

A
Czech Americans
B
Polish Americans
C
German Americans
D
Mexican Americans
12

Compare and contrast the cultures of Quebec and Ontario. What makes these two provinces different from one another? In a short paragraph, identify at least two key differences in these provinces' cultures and histories.

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The US government was very involved in Latin America during the Cold War, often in an attempt to __________.

A
establish agricultural trade, especially for tropical fruit such as bananas
B
rebuild the Panama Canal and increase shipping
C
promote English as the most common language in the region
D
stop the spread of communism in the region
14

The Midwest is an important agricultural region in the United States. In a short paragraph, explain why the Midwest often is referred to as the "breadbasket" of the United States.

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During the independence movements of many Latin American countries, many wealthy citizens moved back to Spain. Explain why this presented a problem for the new nations.

Answer:

The return of wealthy citizens to Spain created a leadership and economic vacuum in the new nations. These elites had the education, capital, and experience needed to run governments and economies. Their departure left the newly independent countries without enough skilled administrators, investors, and landowners, leading to instability, weak institutions, and difficulty establishing stable governance.

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The US and Canadian governments are doing all of the following to combat environmental problems except __________.

A
encouraging the use of public transportation
B
enacting clean water policies
C
requiring emissions testing
D
limiting animal populations in some regions
17

The Quebec Act of 1774 established all of the following except the right to __________.

A
self-government as a dominion
B
practice Catholicism freely
C
use French civil law
D
retain the French language
18

The influence of British government on the United States' system of government can still be seen today in all of the following ways except the US retention of __________.

A
representative government and consent of the governed
B
limitations on government
C
the rights of the accused
D
ceremonial ties and monarchical rule
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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Use your knowledge of the climate zones of the United States and Canada to help you interpret this map. Locate the black star on the map above. In which climate zone is it located?

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A
humid subtropical
B
marine west coast
C
steppe
D
subarctic
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Which of the following statements best describes the role of the Catholic Church in the European conquest of Latin America?

A
Conquering Latin America was the major goal of the Catholic Church during the Fourth Crusade.
B
The Catholic Church vehemently opposed the colonization of the New World and threatened excommunication of anyone involved in the conquest.
C
The Catholic Church supported the conquistadors but was not interested in converting the local populations.
D
Catholic missionaries converted large numbers of the native populations, and the Catholic Church owned a substantial amount of property.

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