Which of the following was the primary reason behind the creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?

a. defense of Western Europe against Soviet attack
b. promotion of economic growth in North America and Western Europe
c. defense against the remilitarization of Germany
d. improvement of healthcare in developing countries
e. monitoring of seismic activity on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean


a. defense of Western Europe against Soviet attack

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A. protect the newly freed slaves after the Civil War. B. remove the disparity between the North and the South. C. promote reverse discrimination. D. protect the rights of illegitimate children. E. protect criminals from unreasonable punishment.

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Which of the following was not a federal agency created under the New Deal?

a. The Federal Housing Authority b. The Interstate Commerce Commission c. The Social Security Administration d. The Tennessee Valley Authority

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The Franco-Prussian War of 1870

a. resulted in Germany's defeat. b. transferred the provinces of Alsace and Lorraine to France. c. resulted in France's defeat. d. capped the unification of German as the most powerful state on the European continent.

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Of the following, the type of criminal case carrying the longest potential sentence if the accused is convicted is

a. first-degree felony. b. second-degree felony. c. state jail felony. d. class A misdemeanor. e. class B misdemeanor.

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