What city experienced explosive growth as a result of the gold rush in California?
A. Salt Lake City
B. Sacramento
C. San Francisco
D. Saint Louis
Answer: C
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A. reflects a concern about human progress characteristic of the philosophes B. stands in contrast to most views during the Enlightenment C. is overstated due to the popularity of Candide D. was motivated by circumstances in his own life
By 1760, the colonists
A) imported and exported about the same amount with England. B) exported more to England than they imported. C) imported more from England than they exported. D) imported and exported more with the West Indies than with England.
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A. the division of postwar Germany into two countries. B. a ban on the production of armaments. C. an end to secret treaties. D. an international agreement to "outlaw war." E. recognition of independence for all imperial colonies.
The Cuban Revolution
A. provided help only for the large ranchers and owners of sugar plantations. B. achieved success in programs related to health and education. C. ended Cuba's reliance on sugar production. D. has not been affected by the economic impact of the fall of Communism in Europe and the Soviet Union. E. led to a steep decline in the nation's health and education standards.