The person most responsible for the frenzy of corporate mergers in the 1980s was Michael Milken, who specialized in selling "junk bonds."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Julius Caesar thought he needed to conquer the Gauls __________.

A. to avenge the father he never met B. to acquire more territory for Rome C. to burnish his military credentials D. to establish a route to Britain

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This 1899 political cartoon by Thomas Nast warned against

A) the rise of political radicalism. B) the rise of monopolies and trusts. C) the dangers of unrestricted immigration. D) the corruption of "boss" rule in the cities. E) the danger of the Populist agenda.

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Which is the most convincing analysis of the conflict between Stalin and the other Allies over opening a Western Front in the war?

A) Stalin wished for relief from the German onslaught, but the other Allies wanted to wear Germany down in Africa and Italy before a direct attack. B) Stalin asked for help against the Germans, but Western allies could see he didn't really need it. C) Stalin pushed for the opening of a Western front, but the Allies wanted to defeat Japan first. D) The Western allies believed Stalin was exaggerating the German threat so that they would be forced to do most of the fighting against Germany. E) The Western allies were weakened from battle and were unable to open a Western front, although Stalin called for it actively.

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Americans objected to the Quebec Act because it seemed that

a. at the same time the British were depriving them of their liberties, they were expanding the rights of French Catholics. b. the French were being invited to return to Canada. c. Parliament was making decisions about America without consulting them. d. it would lead to another war.

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