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426. Which period of time in American history is commonly referred to as the Progressive Era?
  1. 1890 to 1920
  2. 1920 to 1929
  3. 1945 to 1960
  4. 1960 to 1972
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427. What was the significance of Harvard University 's June, 1947 commencement speech given by then Secretary of State, George Marshall?
  1. It proposed greatly expanded involvement in international trade by the United States
  2. It suggested a rapid military build up by the U.S. in western Europe
  3. It suggested the division of influence in Europe into eastern and western blocks conceding some control to the Soviet Union
  4. It proposed a European developed plan for post war reconstruction financially aided by the United
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428. Which television program holds the distinction of being the longest running news or current event program in the history of T.V.?
  1. 60 Minutes
  2. Meet the Press
  3. CBS Evening News
  4. Today Show
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429. Senator Joseph McCarthy's name has become historically linked to Congressional hearings investigating which of the following?
  1. Suspected Japanese spies during World War II
  2. Communists in the U.S. government
  3. Misconduct by U.S. military serviceman overseas during World War II
  4. Draft dodgers during the Vietnam Era
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430. At the time of its conception, which of the following had the largest impact on the United States ' national economy in terms of encouraging mass production for a national market of consumers?
  1. The railroad system
  2. The Erie Canal
  3. The Cumberland Road
  4. The Oregon Trail
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