Social Studies Questions

it has not been a goal of the U.S. to _____. a. influence elections in African nations b. provide food to drought-stricken regions of Africa c. limit drug and arms smuggling through African countries d. aid refugee populations in Africa
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The term integration refers to the ability to A. employ different fonts in an e-mail. B. use a variety of search engines. C. select different graphics on the computer. D. transfer information from one type of program to another
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Under the Contract Labor Act manufacturers a. deducted money from workers to pay off passage to America. b. hired union workers for factory jobs. c. paid factory workers for jobs. d. paid factory workers a higher minimum wage.
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The largest European ethnic group to settle in Texas was made up of __________ people. a. Czech b. Polish c. German d. Mexican
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Which descriptions are true about a civilization? Choose all answers that are correct. A. Large numbers of people live close together. B. Caring for herds of tame animals employs the majority of people. C. Family life is centered on the production of crops. D. People work on large, organized projects.
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Why did the articles of impeachment not stand up against President Johnson?A. The issues they addressed were much too vague.B. He resigned before they could take him to court.C. The Senate had made up a bunch of lies about him.D. There was no Constitutional backing for them.
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The development of the railroads during the 1800s dramatically changed life in America in many ways. In which of the following ways did the railroads change life in America?
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What were some of the consequences suffered by the 56 signers of the declaration of independence
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Why did the colonies fight the British
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List two of the tangible and/or intangible ways in which state governments improve society
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Which of the following is an important Greek contribution to the study of history?A.The Greeks wrote the most complete history of the early Olympics.B.The Greeks had no interest in the study of history, so there were very few Greek historians.C.The Greeks were the first people to study history in an organized manner.D.The Greeks are famous because the Egyptians recorded their entire history.
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Which describes a difference in the rule of Constantine and Diocletian?
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How did railroads influence the growth of western territories ?A. The ability to bring in goods deterred industrial development B. Railroads spurred the foundation and expansion of towns along the western rail route C. Towns at the end of the railroad lines became ghost towns when the lines were extended D. Settlers moved away from Native American lands to follow the rail road routes
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When Congress passed the Wade-Davis bill in response to Lincoln's Reconstruction plans, the president he A. PASSED the billB. POCKET-VETOED the billC. REWROTE the billD. OFFICIALLY VETOED the bill
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If you could travel to Jupiter, your weight would be 236.4% of your Earth weight. How much would Neil Armstrong's space suit weigh on Jupiter.
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Why did the public fear early unions? A. Workers made unreasonable demands. B. The unions were organized by agents working for foreign governments. C. The public believed that the unions were in favor of radical ideas. D. The public did not want workers to have decent wages.
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The House of Representatives has the special power to:A. conduct a trial of impeachment if approved by the Senate.B. impeach a government official who has been found guilty by the Senate.C. vote to impeach a government official.D. impeach members of the Senate, but not the House.
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John Muir's views are best described by which of these quotes? A. "The basis of our government being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right." B. “They cannot weave cloth with bayonets. By all means make the strike as peaceful as possible." C. "As long as I live I’ll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing...and get as near the heart of the world as I can." D. “A thing won by breaking the rules of the game is not worth the winning.”
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