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461. In American cities after the Industrialization Age began, it was not unusual to see children huddled together without shoes, warm clothing, shelter, or decent food. These children illustrated what unhappy effect of Industrialization in the United States?
  1. Because the focus was on manufacturing, not enough shoes were made
  2. Because of low wages, many people lived in poverty
  3. Because of protective employment laws, child laborers could no longer be employed
  4. Because of the freedom women experienced in the workplace, many abandoned their children
  5. Because parents work days were guided by strict rules, they were often strict at home. As a result, their children ran away and lived on the streets.
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462. Which of the following best describes the goal of affirmative action programs?
  1. Remedying past discrimination in employment and education
  2. Improving participation of women in advanced science post-secondary programs
  3. Giving priority status in employment to veterans of the armed forces
  4. Supporting the growth of small business through government loans
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463. What government institution was originally founded to combat widespread counterfeiting of U.S. currency following the Civil War?
  1. The Federal Bureau of Investigation
  2. The Secret Service
  3. The Treasury Department
  4. The Bureau of Printing and Engraving
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464. The adult prevalence rate for AIDS, or the proportion of people aged 15 to 49 years old living with HIV/AIDS, is lowest in which of the following world regions?
  1. East Asia
  2. Latin America
  3. South and Southeast Asia
  4. Sub-Saharan Africa
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465. Anti-globalization social movement organizations meet annually at which of the following gatherings?
  1. The World Economic Forum
  2. The Aspen Institute
  3. The Doha Round
  4. The World Social Forum
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