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[Done] Some Progressive Era reformers became particularly concerned with the extent to which alcohol was abused after seeing the effects that alcoholism had. These Progressives joined with business leaders, religious leaders, and other reformers to outlaw the sale and use of alcohol, forming the __________. A. suffrage movement B. flapper movement C. right to life movement D. temperance movement

[Done] The Articles of Confederation reflected the principle of "limited government" because it: A. Made the federal government dependent on the will of the states. B. Offered each state the option to provide for its own independence. C. Was to have effect only through the end of the war for independence.

[Done] Many people from rural America felt compelled to move to urban areas to find employment; fewer farm workers were needed because methods of farming had improved and more farm work was being done by newly available __________. A. slaves B. migrant workers C. machinery D. livestock

[Done] Which geographic factors contributed to the decline of Sumer? Choose all answers that are correct. A. Irrigation of the crops led to salinization of the soil. B. Mountains made agriculture difficult. C. The land became too swampy to grow adequate crops. D. Sumer was located on a flat plain that provided no natural barriers to invasion.

[Done] Which Akkadian ruler created one of the world's first empires and built a magnificent capital city? A. Sargon B. Hammurabi C. Nebuchadnezzar D. Sumer

[Done] Which of these statements BEST describes "Jacksonian Democracy"? A. A set of Executive Orders and laws designed to expand slavery B. A strict set of policies designed to aid the poor, sick, and elderly C. A government led by a strong president and that challenged the other Branches D. A time in which the middle- and upper-classes held most of the power and influence

[Done] How did colonists react to the Proclamation of 1763? A. They were pleased to have new guidelines about territory for settlement. B. They were angry that Britain had limited the area available for settlement. C. They were pleased not to have to cross the Appalachians to establish farms. D. They were grateful to have more British ships bringing goods to ports.

[Done] The early civilizations of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa began around: A. 10,000 B.C. B. 7,500 B.C. C. 2,500 B.C. D. 1,000 B.C.

[Done] Who had the skill to do writing for others in Sumer? A. Women B. A scribe C. The emperor D. The high priest

[Done] The wheel is an example of technology that was developed for one purpose and then adapted for many other purposes. A. True B. False