In the twenty-first century, the Texas oil industry __________
A. continued to suffer economically because of the low world price of oil
B. was revitalized by horizontal drilling techniques and hydraulic fracturing
C. was taken over by several foreign oil companies
D. rebounded somewhat, but because of technological improvements and robotics it created far fewer jobs than in the previous decade
B
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a. Hosni Mubarak b. Egyptian Muslim extremists c. Zionists d. Yasser Arafat
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A. artistic accomplishment B. competent craftsmanship C. freedom and the rights of man D. lasting peace E. scientific exploration
Changes also came to the traditional institutions of the church. What did the Catholic Church come to realize after World War II?
A) It was more important than ever to reassert their influence. B) The time had come to end the mutual hostility of the various branches of the Christian churches. C) An olive branch to those that practice Judaism was long overdue. D) A significant portion of their influence was lost because of their support to the Nazis. The need for damage control was greater than ever. E) They must stand up against the rise of Marxism.
Which of the following was the first treaty to reduce the number of nuclear weapons deployed by the superpowers?
A. The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty B. The Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty C. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty D. The U.S.-Soviet Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, known as START I