Threshers appeared in large numbers after 1820, spurring much greater productivity in grain production

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FALSE

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Indonesia was once known as the Dutch East Indies

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What did the United States promise the Soviet Union in exchange for the removal of missiles from Cuba?

a. not to invade Cuba b. to remove American missiles from Turkey c. not to invade the Soviet Union d. not to contest Soviet control of eastern Europe

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The case of Babe Ruth illustrates the power of publicity in the 1920s celebrity culture because

A) he used his status as a professional ballplayer to raise awareness about his charitable work. B) in private he was a womanizing racist, but in the public eye, his 60 home runs in one year made him a hero. C) he was celebrated as the first black player in the major leagues. D) his trade to the New York Yankees was elevated to a public rivalry between Boston and New York. E) his victory over cancer was trumpeted when he led the Red Sox to victory.

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Why did Aaron Burr kill Alexander Hamilton?

a. Burr discovered Hamilton was involved with his mistress. b. Hamilton's criticisms helped defeat him in New York's governor's race. c. Hamilton attacked Burr, who acted in self-defense. d. No one really knows; there was no provocation.

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