Texes 7-12 social studies review

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The Homestead Act of 1862 refers to which of the following?

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an act offering inexpensive or free land to settlers in the West

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Which body of water serves as the border between Texas and Mexico?

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Rio Grande

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Which rights did British colonists in the United States advocate for in the 1770s?

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political representation in the British parliament

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Which piece of legislation led to the Trail of Tears?

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the Indian Removal Act of 1830

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Augustus achieved fame by leading the creation of which of the following? the Roman Empire, the Roman Senate, Greek Democracy, the Spartan military

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the Roman Empire

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The United States refused to join the League of Nations for which of the following reasons?

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American public opinion had turned in favor of isolationism.

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The United States refused to join the League of Nations for which reason?

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American public opinion had turned in favor of isolationism.

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What was the main purpose for writing "A Declaration of the Sentiments of the People of Hartford Regarding the Measures of the Abolitionists"?

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to encourage everyone to use their duties as citizens to condemn the work of the Abolitionists

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Motivation for European imperial expansion in Africa during the 19th Century (except one):
- a desire to spread democratic political ideas.
- a need for natural resources.
- a drive for great global political influence.
- ideas of the superiority of Western society.

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a desire to spread democratic political ideas.

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The Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC (FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION) dealt primarily with which issue?

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campaign finance