Question 1

A constitutional monarchy provides what power to a monarch?

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A constitutional monarchy is a form of monarchical government established under a constitutional system which acknowledges an elected or hereditary monarch as head of state. The monarchs in a constitutional monarchy had only the power that was allocated to them in the constitution of their land or republic.

Question 2

Wilhelm I was declared kaiser of Germany in

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In Germany, Kaiser means 'Emperor'. On 18th January, 1871 Wilhelm I was declared as Kaiser of Germany.

Question 3

Name one problem that led to the civil war.

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All the above

Question 4

When the European union formed nations began to?

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When the European union formed nations began to cooperate on law enforcement. The European Union is set up with the aim of ending the frequent and bloody wars between neighbours, which culminated in the Second World War. As of 1950, the European Coal and Steel Community begins to unite European countries economically and politically in order to secure lasting peace. The six founding countries are Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. The 1950s are dominated by a cold war between east and west. The historical roots of the European Union lie in the Second World War. Europeans are determined to prevent such killing and destruction from ever happening again.

Question 5

Which three amendments were passed shortly after the civil war?

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The three major amendments that were passed shortly after the Civil War are the reconstruction amendments that were the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments The 13th Amendment abolished slavery, The 14th granted African American citizenship and equal protection before the law, (and) The 15th Amendment attempted to secure the right to vote for newly freed slaves

Question 6

When was Judaism founded?

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Judaism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions and was founded over 3500 years ago in the Middle East Jews believe that God appointed the Jews to be his chosen people in order to set an example of holiness and ethical behaviour to the world

Question 7

Where did the holocaust take place?

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The Holocaust, also referred to as the Shoah,[b] was a genocide during World War II in which Nazi Germany, aided by its collaborators, systematically murdered approximately 6 million European Jews, around two-thirds of the Jewish population of Europe, between 1941 and 1945 The Holocaust originated in Nazi Germany in the late 1930s and eventually spread throughout Central and Eastern Europe into countries invaded and occupied by Germany during World War II The Nazis were racists and believed their race was more important Nazis believed that the jews were a problem Many of the non-germans that were living on the land were sent to concentration camps The main place it took place was eastern Germany and Poland The Holocaust was largely comprised of a vast network of concentration camps in countries including Germany, Poland, Austria, Ukraine, Norway, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Belarus, the Netherlands, and France

Question 8

Which of the following statements about Australian football is TRUE?

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Goals are scored by kicking the ball through goal posts.

Question 9

What are two rights in the declaration of Independence?

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The rights in the declaration of Independence are : 1. Life 2. Liberty 3. Pursuit of happiness.

Question 10

How did the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 help farmers?

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In 1887 Congress passed the Interstate Commerce Act, making the railroads the first industry subject to Federal regulation. Congress passed the law largely in response to public demand that railroad operations be regulated. Railroads discriminated in the prices they charged to passengers and shippers in different localities by providing rebates to large shippers or buyers. These practices were especially harmful to American farmers, who lacked the shipment volume necessary to obtain more favorable rates.

Question 11

The first Progressives felt called to action by

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The Progressive Movement: Today, you hear the term ''progressive'' discussed a lot in politics, but progressivism is not a new concept. It was first used to describe policies and interventions of the late 19th to early 20th century, by reformers who felt the need for societal changes. The first Progressives felt called to action in response to the conditions of poverty, inequality, and corruption that were pervasive during the 19th century.

Question 12

The wealthiest citizens of ancient rome were

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patricians

Question 13

Samuel Gompers was a leading proponent of what industrial issue?

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Samuel Gompers was a leading proponent of workers' rights. He was the first president of the American Federation of Labor, an organization that represented skilled workers from many different industries. Gompers advocated using collective bargaining or negotiations and strikes to gain greater rights for workers.

Question 14

Who claimed Brazil for Portugal?

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In April 1500, Brazil was claimed by Portugal on the arrival of the Portuguese fleet commanded by Pedro Alvares Cabral.

Question 15

What was the goal of the temperance movement?

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The temperance movement of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was an exception in many ways: "Temperance" refers to the moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages. However, in the context of the temperance movement, the term usually indicated complete abstinence, which means drinking no alcohol at all. The goal of the temperance movement in the United States was to make the production and sale of alcohol illegal. Supporters believed that prohibiting alcohol would solve a number of society's problems, making people safer, healthier, and more productive.

Question 16

The agricultural revolution led to the need for organized

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government

Question 17

What came after the Edwardian era?

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The Edwardian era (1901-1914) is the last period in British history to be named after the monarch who reigned over it Although Edward VII reigned from 1901 to 1910 to be succeeded by George V, the Edwardian period is generally considered to have ended at the outbreak of the First World War in 1914

Question 18

What was true about the progressive movement?

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The Progressive Era took place in the US from the 1890s to the1920s. The movement was an effort to reform the government andeliminate the corruption within it. Social activists also wanted toreform the educational system, the insurance industry, thechurches, and many other things they felt were out of control, andnot working in the best interests of the citizens.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about Woodrow Wilson is true?

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Woodrow Wilson was one of the major "Progressives" in American government and so 'He wanted to place strict government controls on corporations.'

Question 20

The New Deal ended in 1938 partly because

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The New Deal was a series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms and regulations enacted in the United States 1933-36, in response to the Great Depression organized by Franklin Roosevelt in US.

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