STAAR EOC US History

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The demographic structure of the United States changed in the late nineteenth century with the arrival of — immigrants from southern and eastern Europe seeking industrial jobs, political refugees coming to the United States from the former Spanish colonies, migrants from Mexico seeking agricultural jobs during a worldwide depression, German immigrants fleeing Europe prior to the outbreak of the First World War

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immigrants from southern and eastern Europe seeking industrial jobs

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What was one result of the activism shown in these photographs?

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It brought national attention to problems associated with voting.

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Why did the Spanish-American War move the United States into the position of a world power?

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The United States acquired Spanish territories in the Caribbean and the Pacific.

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How has this religious pluralism influenced the national identity of the United States?

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Many Americans are tolerant of various religious beliefs.

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What is the purpose of the Securities and Exchange Commission?

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To maintain fair markets and increase investor confidence in financial institutions.

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This photograph shows an example of —

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U.S. citizens contributing to the war effort

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During the early twentieth century, which action was taken to address the issues shown in this diagram?

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Labor reformers secured better working conditions through legislation.

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What was one effect of this type of advertising during World War II?

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The number of women in nontraditional roles increased.

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During the early twentieth century, which action was taken to address the issues shown in this diagram?

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Labor reformers secured better working conditions through legislation.

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Which action by the federal government was one cause of the Great Depression? Options: Failing to decrease the reserve requirement, Refusing to regulate the stock market, Abolishing the use of the gold standard, Eliminating tariffs on foreign trade

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Refusing to regulate the stock market