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Which research question could Theodore Roosevelt’s speech "Conservation as a National Duty” help answer?

Why was Roosevelt concerned about the state of the environment?

Which foreign issues did Roosevelt address during his presidency?

Which approaches did Roosevelt take on the campaign trail?

Which economic problems did Roosevelt work to change?

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Which phrase from "Conservation as a National Duty” identifies the intended audience of this source?

“Governors of the several States”

“this Conference at the White House”

“natural resources . . . are in danger”

“animals are domesticated”

Which statement from "March of the Flag” addresses a counterargument?

“It is a noble land that God has given us; a land that can feed and clothe the world.”

“The opposition tells us that we ought not to govern a people without their consent.”

“The rule of liberty . . . applies only to those who are capable of self-government.”

“Would not the natives of the Philippines prefer the just, humane, civilizing government of this Republic . . .?”

Which statements reflect the point of view Senator Beveridge expresses in "March of the Flag”? Check all that apply.

Colonization benefits US-occupied territories.

Expansion into other territories is too expensive.

The United States should colonize the Philippines.

Colonization goes against the right to self-government.

The people of the Philippines cannot govern themselves.

Which phrase from "Conservation as a National Duty” identifies the historical context of this source?

“Governors of the several States; and Gentlemen”

“join together to consider the question of the conservation and use of . . . sources of wealth”

“the natural resources . . . are in danger”

“Crops are cultivated; animals are domesticated; and metals are mastered”

A historian evaluating "For the Equal Rights Amendment” would most likely consider this source to be

unreliable because it presents only one side of an issue.

reliable because it presents the point of view of an expert.

fair because it presents different sides of an issue.

biased because it addresses both sides of a controversy.

Which of the following is an example of a biased source?

a primarily fact-based article for an academic journal

a debate that presents both sides of a controversial issue

an editorial that only gives the writer’s opinion on a timely topic

an article with quotations from diverse thinkers on a political issue

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Read these two sources: "March of the Flag" and "For the Equal Rights Amendment." How do they compare?

Both are examples of primary sources.

Both are examples of secondary sources.

The first is a primary source, and the second is a secondary source.

The first is a secondary source, and the second is a primary source.

Read this excerpt from Senator Albert J. Beveridge’s speech "March of the Flag.” Why could it be considered a biased source?

It addresses a controversial, hot-button issue.

It was given by a man holding a political office.

It presents an unfair opinion of a group of people.

It does not provide supporting reasons for a point of view.

Which argument does the speech "Conservation as a National Duty” best support?

Natural resources should be protected.

Natural resources are not in danger.

Natural resources will last forever.

Natural resources are not useful.

Which statement best describes the main idea of "Conservation as a National Duty” by President Theodore Roosevelt?

Conservation is not a major priority at this period in history.

The United States should work to protect its natural resources.

Becoming a civilized nation tends to be more harmful than helpful.

The native people of this nation use natural resources in a limited way.

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supportive of

unclear about

indifferent about

Which of the following is an example of a biased source?

a primarily fact-based article for an academic journal

a debate that presents both sides of a controversial issue

an editorial that only gives the writer’s opinion on a timely topic

an article with quotations from diverse thinkers on a political issue

Read these two sources:"For the Equal Rights Amendment" and "College Degrees Awarded to Women." They could be used to support a paper on which topic?

Constitutional amendments

the role of higher education

how to understand self-government

the women’s rights movement

What is the purpose of "For the Equal Rights Amendment”?

to call for a change to the Constitution

to discuss the founding of the United States

to define the meaning of the word “prejudice”

to explain certain restrictions on married women

Which argument does the graph "Percentage of College Degrees Awarded to Women” best support?

Professional degrees have become harder to attain.

Women have gained greater access to higher education.

Fewer women receive graduate degrees than in the past.

An advanced degree is not as important as it once was.