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Praxis II Social Sciences Content Knowledge Exam Prep - Question List

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26. What was European interest in the American colonies from the period between 1450 and 1750 primarily due to?
  1. Traveling to America was very easy.
  2. Europeans wanted to establish military bases away from home.
  3. American colonies had large cash crops, which would potentially lead to a large profit for Europeans.
  4. Europeans wanted to escape the harsh climate of Europe.
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27. What was the main reason that the United States increased its military support for South Vietnam in the 1960s?
  1. South Vietnam was an ally during World War II.
  2. Cuba was helping North Vietnam.
  3. The Domino Effect of Communism
  4. The French told the United States to provide support for South Vietnam.
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28. The Chinese had a virtual monopoly on which of the following for many, many years?
  1. Rice
  2. Porcelain
  3. Bamboo
  4. Silk
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29. What was the one unifying institution in medieval Europe?
  1. The European monarchy system
  2. Artists’ guilds
  3. The Roman Catholic Church
  4. The University of Paris
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30. Which of the following was the major cause of the 1929 Depression?
  1. There were not enough dollars in circulation.
  2. There was a general shortage of goods, caused by overproduction and overconsumption.
  3. The cost of goods majorly decreased, caused by overproduction and underconsumption.
  4. The number of exports increased too quickly.
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