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[Done] Select the correct answer. What was the name of the island on the East Coast where thousands of immigrants were processed before coming into the country? A. Angel Island B. New Jersey Island C. Ellis Island D. Brooklyn Island

[Done] Which of these goals of President Truman's 'Fair Deal' were met? A. Providing federal aid to education B. Expanding Social Security C. Getting rid of the Taft-Hartley Act D. Starting a national health insurance program

[Done] Arrange the events given below in the correct order to explain the rise of the Mauryan Empire. (a) Chanakya trained Chandragupta Maurya. (b) Alexander attacked parts of India to expand his empire. (c) Chandragupta Maurya defeated Dhana Nanda and became the ruler of Magadha. (d) Chandragupta Maurya captured Greek kingdoms in India to expand his empire.

[Done] The Hebrews were God's chosen people.

[Done] The "skin" of the Statue of Liberty is made of iron. A. True B. False

[Done] In 1790, Haydn moved to Vienna to pursue a successful freelance career after what event? A. social unrest resulting from a change in ruling family B. international recognition of his music C. dissolution of the Hapsburg empire D. being fired from his court position E. All of the above F. None of the above

[Done] The Civil War of the 19th century was one of the most brutal, deadly wars and claimed more American lives than the two world wars combined.

[Done] How did the development of spoken language most likely influence Stone Age hunting groups? A. It made it possible for them to follow animal herds farther. B. It helped them work together during the hunt. C. It permitted them to domesticate herd animals. D. It allowed them to develop future hunting plans.

[Done] Given that Japan was left with minimal defenses after the war, how has it protected itself? A. Its military reserves primarily provide protection. B. Its police force acts as a protective force. C. US military bases in Japan provide protection. D. Allied forces coordinate protection.

[Done] Which are reasons why most Europeans favored appeasement of Germany during the 1930s? Check all that apply. A. to get Germany's help against Russia B. to avoid cooperating with Germany C. to save the expense of another war D. to take action against German aggression E. to prevent loss of life in another war F. to satisfy German demands