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Which popular form of entertainment became a means of escape for many Americans during the Great Depression?

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What program was introduced by Franklin D. Roosevelt to counteract the effects of the Great Depression?

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What event is widely considered to have triggered the Great Depression in 1929?

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Which of the following is a core tenet of Enlightenment philosophy?

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Which document, inspired by Enlightenment thought, was adopted in 1776 to declare the independence of the American colonies?

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Which movement was directly influenced by Enlightenment ideas, leading to significant political upheavals in Europe and America?

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What was the primary focus of the Enlightenment's contributions to science and philosophy?

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What movement emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional doctrines in the 18th century?

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Who was the first president of independent India?

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What term describes the process by which colonies gained independence from colonial powers, particularly in the mid-20th century?

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What animal was crucial to the mobility and military success of the Mongol Empire?

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Which region did Kublai Khan conquer to establish the Yuan dynasty?

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Which famous trade item is associated with the Mongol Empire's influence on the Silk Road?

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What major trade route did the Mongol Empire help to protect and expand?

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Which sector experienced the most rapid growth during the Industrial Revolution?

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In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?

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Who invented the cotton gin, a key technological advancement in textile production?

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What invention is often credited with kickstarting the Industrial Revolution?

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Which form of transportation was significantly advanced during the Industrial Revolution, facilitating trade and mobility?

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Which revolution in agriculture helped pave the way for the Industrial Revolution?

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