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[Done] To this city also are brought articles of greater cost and rarity, and in greater abundance of all kinds, than to any other city in the world. For people of every description, and from every region... including all the costly wares of India, as well as the fine and precious goods of Cathay... some for the sovereign, some for the court, some for the city which is so great... between court and city the quantity brought in is endless. As a sample, I tell you, no day in the year passes that there do not enter the city 1,000 cartloads of silk alone. Which description summarizes Marco Polo's description of Beijing? A. a small city that does not care for trade B. a large city untouched by foreign influence C. a large city with vibrant foreign trade D. an isolated city hostile to foreigners

[Done] What reason does Mussolini give to dismiss the idea of sanctions? A. He declares that France and Britain are not willing to risk conflict to enforce sanctions. B. He implies that sanctions would lead him to alter his plans. C. He explains that imposing sanctions would violate the Treaty of Versailles. D. He states that the League of Nations is not powerful enough to bring sanctions.

[Done] Adolph Hitler took control of the Nazi Party in

[Done] What discovery caused Africa to be considered the "cradle of art and civilization?" Why?

[Done] Why did the United States government create HUAC? A. To support communists within the government B. To create an alliance between themselves and the Soviet Union C. To supply spies to infiltrate the Soviet government D. To root out communists within the government

[Done] What discovery caused Africa to be considered the "cradle of art and civilization?" Why?

[Done] Why were the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo upset with Argentina's military government? A. Their children were missing. B. Their children had no schools. C. Their children were hungry. D. Their children had no homes.

[Done] Why did the United States become involved in the Philippines' affairs? A. to help establish a democracy in preparation for independence B. to fight the Spanish-American War C. to create a base there during World War II D. to fight a dictatorship there

[Done] The Allied armies over. I expect that . Let us therefore ar ourselves that ealth last for a was their finest What is the purpose of Churchill's speech? A. To celebrate the end of the war. B. To give sympathy to the people of France. C. To prepare the people of Britain for the challenges ahead. D. To announce an agreement with Germany.

[Done] To achieve a victory in Europe, the Allies needed to create an effective A. sea and air attack. B. two-pronged attack. C. three-pronged attack. D. sea and ground attack.