GED GED-Social-Studies - GED Social Studies Exam Exam
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Question #6 (Topic: )
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Based on your knowledge of the American Revolutionary War and the information
presented, which of the following was an outcome of the Battle of Trenton?
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Based on your knowledge of the American Revolutionary War and the information
presented, which of the following was an outcome of the Battle of Trenton?
A. It was a significant victory that restored the confidence of the Continental Army.
B. It was an unusual but pointless battle.
C. It led to a quick end of the war.
D. It convinced Britain to remove its troops from North America.
E. It showed that morale was always high among the Continental Army.
Answer: A
Question #7 (Topic: )
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What is implied by the physical placement of General George Washington in the painting?
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What is implied by the physical placement of General George Washington in the painting?
A. has succeeded because of the large number of prisoners he has taken
B. has lost hope that the colonial army can defeat the British Army
C. is a strong leader who shows great determination and little fear
D. feels superior to the men in his army
E. is not concerned with his soldiers and has turned his back on them
Answer: C
Question #8 (Topic: )
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Which conclusion about the Battle of Trenton is supported by information in both the picture
and the essay?
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Which conclusion about the Battle of Trenton is supported by information in both the picture
and the essay?
A. The Hessians knew the land so well that they would be impossible to defeat.
B. Attacking an enemy across an icy river was a standard means of fighting.
C. The boats used to cross the river were specially designed for this battle.
D. A long retreat over land did not affect the army’s morale.
E. Weather and timing played an important role in the battle.
Answer: E
Question #9 (Topic: )
An insurance company runs a fitness center and an on-site health clinic for its employees.
The company operates the center and clinic because workers who use the center miss
40% fewer workdays and have, on the average, 70% fewer medical claims than workers
who do not use the center.
On the basis of this information, what is the best explanation for why the company pays for
the fitness center and health clinic?
The company operates the center and clinic because workers who use the center miss
40% fewer workdays and have, on the average, 70% fewer medical claims than workers
who do not use the center.
On the basis of this information, what is the best explanation for why the company pays for
the fitness center and health clinic?
A. The company saves money because its employees are healthier.
B. Most other employers build fitness centers for their employees.
C. The employees cannot afford private health clubs.
D. The employees have no health insurance.
E. The company makes a profit from employee user-fees at the center.
Answer: A
Question #10 (Topic: )
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What other activities of this type occurred later in the same decade in America?
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What other activities of this type occurred later in the same decade in America?
A. for gun control
B. against the Korean conflict
C. for gasoline conservation
D. for a balanced federal budget
E. against the Vietnam War
Answer: E