US History Pre-Test

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What amendment guarantees you the right to refuse to testify at your own trial?

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Which of the following best describes Manifest Destiny? The belief that the U.S. was destined to be the best country in the world, The idea that God gave permission to the U.S. to fight anyone they wished, The belief that the U.S. was the most powerful country in the world, and everyone has had a duty to respect that, The idea that the U.S. had permission from God to expand west

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The idea that the U.S. had permission from God to expand west

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Which amendment gives women the right to vote?

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What does the 13th Amendment do?

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Ends slavery in the United States

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What does the 14th Amendment do?

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Grants equal citizenship and legal protection to African-Americans

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What does the 15th Amendment do?

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Gives African-American males the right to vote

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How did NAFTA help the US?

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It allowed free trade with Mexico and Canada.

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What US policy or reform was passed after the Oklahoma City Bombing? Options: Patriot Act, Homeland Security, Central Intelligence Agency, Anti-Terrorism & Effective Death Penalty Act

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Anti-Terrorism & Effective Death Penalty Act

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Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring prompted the government to

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prohibit the use of certain insecticides

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One purpose of the Patriot Act was to allow......

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Right to privacy could be violated due to national security.