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American History - 21st Century Part II
American History - 21st Century Part II
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1
Which are the most important benefits from the Internet?
Mr. Beast on YouTube
huge database for research and communication
memes
Entertainment for dogs left at home
2
What were the major contributing factors to the 2008 recession?
immigration
risky banking practices
inflation
high unemployment
3
Describe the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
It required immigrants to have a college degree.
It penalized employers who hired undocumented immigrants.
It built a wall.
It increased quotas for Europeans.
4
What is a recession?
increase in the economy
increase in housing prices
decline in the economy
inflation
5
The 2008 Great Recession was worse than the 1930's Great Depression.
False
True
6
Explain the Immigration Act of 1990.
restricted immigration
attacked undocumented immigrants
restricted Asian immigration
Increased immigration quotas and eased restrictions on immigration.
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Why did the military develop the computer?
to cure patients
enemy rivalries during WWII
to increase hobbies for Americans
to improve television news
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From which two areas do the majority of immigrants come from to the U.S.?
Europe and Russia
Russia and Australia
Europe and Asia
Asia and the Americas
9
How has globalization positively impacted the American economy?
Spread of new ideas and technologies
high unemployment
More expensive shoes
out-sourcing of jobs
10
Who developed the first modern computer?
the U.S. Military
Microsoft
IBM
China
11
The 1994 Violence Against Women Act increased resources to prosecute men guilty of violent acts against women.
True
False
12
What part of the United States has experienced the largest population growth since the beginning of the 21st Century?
North West
Sun Belt
North East
New York
13
What is one argument made by immigration supporters?
They do not assimilate.
Build the wall.
They send money to family.
They perform jobs that others do not want.
14
Why has life expectancy increased in the United States since the 1960's?
improved democracy
improved healthcare technology
transition to the service economy
decrease in cell phone usage
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What is the service economy?
American economy shifted from manufacturing to service jobs.
SpongeBob serving Krabby Patties.
American economy focused on manufacturing jobs.
Americans serve in the military.
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The largest immigrant group in the United States originated in the Americas.
True
False
17
What company developed the first commercial computer?
Microsoft
IBM
Dell
U.S. Military
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Where do most American immigrants come from?
Asia
Europe
Africa
the Americas
19
Which of these led to the 2008 Great Recession?
Al Qaeda
Dr. Dre and Eminem
increased standardized testing in schools
indiscriminate and risky banking practices
20
What is TARP also known as?
Pork
Bank bailout
Cash for Clunkers
Stimulus
