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A long-term reduction in world market prices for crude oil beginning in 1986 would have most likely depressed the economy in which U.S. region?

the New England States
the Gulf of Mexico coast
the Southeast coast
the Mid-Atlantic region
the Pacific Northwest coast

Answer(s): B

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Based on your knowledge of the American Revolutionary War and the information presented, which of the following was an outcome of the Battle of Trenton?

It was a significant victory that restored the confidence of the Continental Army.
It was an unusual but pointless battle.
It led to a quick end of the war.
It convinced Britain to remove its troops from North America.
It showed that morale was always high among the Continental Army.

Answer(s): A

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QUESTION: 131

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Which statement explains why countries such as the United States and Canada reevaluated their "open door" policies for refugees in the 1990s?

World conditions had caused fewer people to seek asylum.
People from different cultures quickly adapted to each other.
Countries needed new laborers.
Countries had more living space for people.
Host countries had to balance the supply of and demand for labor.

Answer(s): E

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In 1963, President Johnson secured approval from Congress to begin his War on Poverty, which allocated $1 billion to the Office of Economic Opportunity to increase employment
programs. President Johnson supported the Civil Rights Act, which outlawed discrimination on the basis of color, race, religion, gender, or national origin in public accommodations and employment. After election to a term as president, he introduced Medicare, which provided a two-part plan that insured all Americans over 65 against expensive hospital bills and provided inexpensive insurance for those covered by Social Security.
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Based on the information, what did President Johnson most likely believe that legislation could accomplish?

change campaign financing
prevent world wars
encourage discrimination
promote the insurance industry
reduce poverty

Answer(s): E

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