As Prime Minister of Britain, William Pitt the Younger ________
A. embraced political reform
B. supported the French Revolution
C. suppressed the more radical political movements
D. suppressed calls for reform
Answer: D
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A. affirmative action B. abortion rights C. prayer in the public schools D. pornography and freedom of the press
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What does the 'Hajj' refer to?
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