Holmes Royal Rumble Practice

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Which economic theory believes that tax cuts will boost the economy?

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supply-side economics

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This map shows a series of attacks that began on January 31, 1968 and are known as the:

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The Tet Offensive

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In the election of 2000, which state experienced massive recounts that stalled the election results for more than 3 weeks?

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Florida

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In the early years of the Obama administration, what controversial legislation was introduced that caused political rifts between the right and left?

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Healthcare reform

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In this important ruling, the Supreme Court

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struck down the power of states to tax federal programs.

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When the American people generally obeyed and responded to the quarantines issued by state governors over the Coronavirus, this was an example of ________ at work.

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federalism

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What best summarizes the meaning of the quote above? Options: Washington believed “the talented tenth” would win Civil Rights for African Americans. Washington believed physical labor was beneath African Americans. Washington believed African Americans should rely on physical work and give up on civil rights. Washington believed climbing up the economic ladder was the best path for African Americans.

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Washington believed climbing up the economic ladder was the best path for African Americans.

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The photograph shows two of the Americans taken hostage in Iran in 1979. What was a major consequence of Iran’s action?

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President Jimmy Carter lost re-election in large part because he could not resolve the crisis.

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What helped spur public demand for the above legislation? Options: the Populist Movement, yellow journalism, the Red Scare, The Jungle

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The Jungle

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Read the quotes and answer the question. These two speakers express differing views about American involvement in the Philippines. Which statement best expresses the focus of the debate?

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The Philippines should be an independent nation and the US had no right to interfere.