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| A person of pure Spanish ancestry born in the New World. |
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| Which of the following is believed to be the first European group to arrive at the Americas? |
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| In February 1986, Corazón Aquino became the first female President of which country? |
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| In 1947, India became an independent dominion of the British Commonwealth, while in 1950 it became a democratic republic with its own Constitution. Which of the following foreign policy approaches best describes that from which India gained independence? |
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| Role of the United States Solicitor General? |
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| Argue federal cases in the Supreme Court. |
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| The area of the Middle East known historically as Kurdistan lies in which of the following countries? I: Iran and Iraq; II: Turkey and Syria; III: Armenia. |
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| An important court case that set the precedent for judicial review was: |
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| Which of the following does Sunni Islam consider to be the immediate successor to Muhammad? |
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| Which of the following does Sunni Islam consider to be the immediate successor to Muhammad? |
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| A baby shower and a Quaker meeting are both examples of: |
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| In 1868, the Treaty of Fort Laramie guaranteed ownership of the Black Hills to which of the following Native- American nations |
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| Which of the following African-American abolitionists was nominated by the Equal Rights Party to be the running-mate of Victoria Woodhull in the 1872 Presidential election? |
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| In a period of increasing inflation, given that other economic variables remain constant, which of the following is the most profitable option to take? |
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| During the reigns of which of the following dynasties did footbinding become extremely popular? |
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| Which of the following Articles of the U.S. Constitution addresses its ratification? |
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| The Roman Empire under Constantine I contributed to the spread of Christianity. Which of the following best describes an action taken by Constantine? |
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| Christians were allowed to become Senators |
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| Which of the following were the MAJOR target of the Crusades? |
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| The Allied invasion of Nazi-Occupied France needed to be carefully planned and precisely timed, not just to coordinate the massive numbers of troops involved, but also because: |
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| the invasion needed to take place at high tide on a full-moon night |
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| What states were included in the LA purchase? |
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| Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, parts of Minnesota that were west of the Mississippi River, most of North Dakota, nearly all of South Dakota, northeastern New Mexico, the portions of Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado east of the Continental Divide, and Louisiana west of the Mississippi River, including the city of New Orleans. |
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| In parliamentary systems of government, the prime minister may be removed from office by which of the following means? |
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| Overall, the economy of the United States can be characterized as: |
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No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law."
The quote above is from which of the following Amendments to the U.S. Constitution? |
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| The Dred Scott v. Sandford case of 1857 had the main effect of: |
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| Making it harder for escaped slaves to ensure their freedom in free states |
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| Which of the following colonies was known for its fair treatment of Native Americans? |
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| Who were the 5 civilized tribe? |
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| Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole |
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| Which of the following Amendments to the United States Constitution forms the basis of incorporation? |
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| The term Prague Spring refers to: |
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| The liberal reforms of Alexander Dubcek in 1968 |
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| According to the numerology of the United States government, the number 13 is crucial since it represents: |
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| According to the numerology of the United States government, the number 13 is crucial since it represents: |
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| According to the numerology of the United States government, the number 13 is crucial since it represents: |
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| Did not control any of the territory on the mainland of North America |
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| During which of the following periods was Asia under Mongol domination? |
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| Which of the following military leaders had the most impact on revolutions in Latin America? |
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| To unite Ancient China, it was necessary for Qin Shi Huang to first: |
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| A government decision to buy bonds involves a change in: |
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| Decisions affecting the money supply are under which policy? |
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| Which of the following is considered one of the most important methods of data collection for anthropologists? |
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| The first national legislation that effectively regulated child labor in the United States was: |
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| The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 |
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| Which of the following occured in the year 220 C.E.? |
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| The Fall of the Han Dynasty |
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| The Mozambican War for Independence culminated in the independence of Mozambique from which of the following European nations? |
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| Great Compromise, Connecticut |
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| The national legislature would be split into two branches, one retaining the “one state, one vote” format of the legislature as previously structured by the Articles of Confederation; the other bearing representation in proportion to the population of free inhabitants of the states. |
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| An abolitionist in America circa 1850, an advocate for freedom of the press in England around 1815, and a suffragette in early 1900's France would have had which of the following political orientations in common? |
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| The Fatah political party controls regions in which of the following areas? |
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| The Sino-Japanese War of 1894–1895 resulted in the independence of which of the following countries? |
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| An effect of the Taft-Hartley Act |
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| Companies could hire non-union workers |
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| Griswold v. Connecticut (1965) |
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| State laws that infringe on the right to privacy are unconstitutional. |
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| Which of the following organizations is responsible for facilitating international law enforcement? |
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| General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at: |
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