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Topic 17: Meeting New Challenges
Topic 17: Meeting New Challenges
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2 planes crashed into the Twin Towers
True
False
2
In the 2000 election Bush won the popular vote but lost the electoral vote.
True
False
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Definition: The spread of a world-wide economy
Islamic Fundamentalists
Al Qaeda
Globalization
World Trade Organization
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Definition: An Islamic terrorist group from Afghanistan
Islamic Fundamentalists
Al Qaeda
World Trade Organization
Globalization
5
Why did Russia oppose Eastern European nations joining NATO?
NATO was trying to control the world
They did not want to lose power
Nato had different morals
Russia would lose money
6
What contributed to the 1990's economic boom?
The Batman Movie
The invention of computers
New medical industries
New technology jobs
7
A praise of Affirmative Action is that it can cause someone less qualified to get a job.
True
False
8
The government bailed out banks & insurance companies because they were too big to fail.
False
True
9
Biotechnology has led to the development of more effective medical treatments.
True
False
10
Definition: Encourages trade among nations and investment in each other’s countries
Globalization
Islamic Fundamentalists
World Trade Organization
Al Qaeda
11
During the 2016 election Clinton was criticized for poor performance as a senator.
False
True
12
What is not a way the internet changed the world?
Made information available instantly
Bills & shopping can be done at home
Decreased traffic
Connected people across the world
13
Environmentalists prefer fossil fuels because they are potentially unlimited.
False
True
14
Saddam Husain refusing to destroy WMD's was the main issue behind the Iraq War.
True
False
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What was NOT a way the USA responded to the attack?
Signing the US Patriot Act
Completely closing the border
Starting war with Afghanistan
Creating the Department of Homeland Securuty
16
What is one of the main issues in Southwest Asia and North Africa?
Finding Biblical landmarks
Arab-Israeli tensions over land
Theft of historical artifacts
Organizing Jihads
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Definition: A preference for hiring groups that face discrimination
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Affordable Care Act
Affirmative Action
Fossil Fuels
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Definition: A plan that funded the creation of jobs, increased unemployment benefits, and reduced taxes
Affirmative Action
Affordable Care Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Fossil Fuels
19
A praise for affirmative action is that it requires discriminated groups to have a fair chance.
True
False
20
Five planes were hijacked during the 9/11 attacks.
False
True
21
Definition: People that believe Muslim religious texts should be taken literally
Globalization
Islamic Fundamentalists
Al Qaeda
World Trade Organization
22
Definition: Required Americans to have, and helped the poor pay for healthcare
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Affirmative Action
Fossil Fuels
Affordable Care Act
23
During the 2016 election Trump was praised for supporting minorities.
True
False
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What was NOT an impact of the mobile revolution?
Increase in car accidents
Disruptive in public spaces
increased drug use
Production/disposal causes pollution
25
What was 1 main criticism of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act?
It doesn't help minorities
It makes the US look weak
It hurts immigrants
It's too expensive
26
What was NOT a factor that caused Bush's popularity to decline?
Wars in Iraq & Afghanistan
Slow response to Hurricane Katrina
Economic recession & high unemployment
Soaring gas prices
27
2 planes crashed into the pentagon
False
True
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It has been difficult to defeat terrorism because Jihadists usually have the backing of their government.
False
True
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Definition: Produces energy, but will eventually run out
Affordable Care Act
Affirmative Action
Fossil Fuels
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
