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Which statements accurately describe José de San Martín, a powerful criollo leader? Select four options.

A
José de San Martín led Argentine rebels against the Spanish colonial government.
B
José de San Martín supported the Spanish colonial government against Argentine rebels.
C
José de San Martín seized control of the army from Bolivar.
D
José de San Martín gave control of the army to Bolivar.
E
José de San Martín led an army over the Andes mountains to Chile.
F
José de San Martín served in the army during the Napoleonic Wars.
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Why is communism often referred to as Marxism?

A
because Marx established the first industrial factory system.
B
because Karl Marx was a central developer of its core ideas.
C
because Marx opposed socialism and defended capitalism.
D
because Marx led a successful revolution in Germany.
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A
Abolition
B
Suffrage
C
Strike
D
Reform
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Besides overcrowding, in what other ways did industrialization affect the physical environment? Choose three answers.

A
People often earned little money.
B
Factories filled the air with smog.
C
Lack of sanitation caused water pollution.
D
Poverty frequently led to crime.
E
Dirty conditions led to disease.
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During the early part of the Industrial Revolution, factory managers were

A
often strict but generally fair to workers.
B
always hard working and uncomplaining.
C
frequently untrained and undisciplined.
D
generally harsh and abusive to workers.
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The Second Industrial Revolution in the United States resulted in the rapid growth of

A
government.
B
unions.
C
taxes.
D
cities.
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Events following the Civil War resulted in

A
the slowing of industrial progress.
B
the devastation of natural resources.
C
the US Industrial Revolution.
D
the Second Industrial Revolution.
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The graph shows the spread of railways in the 1800s.

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A
Until 1900, Germany had significantly fewer rail lines than Russia.
B
Germany could not afford to build as many rail lines as the United States.
C
By 1880, Germany had more rail lines than Great Britain and Russia.
D
Germany’s economy did not require as many rail lines as Great Britain.
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Which statement best describes when US workers won the right to unionize?

A
US workers won the right to unionize, before British workers, in 1898.
B
US workers won the right to unionize, after British workers, in 1898.
C
US workers won the right to unionize, before British workers, in 1870.
D
US workers won the right to unionize, after British workers, in 1870.
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The single greatest benefit that capitalism provides is that it enables human choice. Capitalism establishes a social contract that makes it possible for individuals to exercise their franchise and free agency. It gives people the ability to be secure in themselves and their possessions and, having provided security, it enables people to assume risk that they were previously unwilling to assume. It creates the necessary conditions for people to escape poverty and create wealth for themselves and for others.

A
allows the government to help individuals.
B
protects workers from unfair practices.
C
provides individuals with freedom of choice.
D
helps entrepreneurs avoid risk and danger.
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What is the best definition of nationalism?

A
concern for a nation above concern for individuals who live there
B
belief that one’s nation should be more powerful than any other nation
C
desire by a group with a shared background to form their own nation
D
faith in the power of nations to join together and form a united front
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While Latin American countries had many different ideas about government, those that wanted a liberal government preferred

A
strong regional rule.
B
strong centralized government.
C
authoritarian rule.
D
maintaining class structures.
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Which describes tenant farmers?

A
They farm and live on the same land.
B
They rent land to other farmers to use.
C
They live in cities and work in rural areas.
D
They farm land owned by someone else.
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What type of essay supports a specific claim or idea?

A
an informal essay
B
a narrative essay
C
an argumentative essay
D
a descriptive essay

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