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UNIT 10 REVIEW DAWN OF THE 21ST CENTURY (1990 to Present)
UNIT 10 REVIEW DAWN OF THE 21ST CENTURY (1990 to Present)
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1
What is one criticism of NAFTA?
treats import goods the same as domestic goods
it has shifted labor to places where pay is lower
to aquire membership, a country must remove trade barriers
it has not helped the environment, like it was supposed to
2
What was the Affordable Care Act's primary goal?
To make healthcare more costly
Imposed to get rid of Obamacare
provide healthcare for wealthy senior citizens
Make affordable health care available to more people
3
The attacks against the US on September 11, 2001 were organized by what terrorist organization?
Al Qaeda
Hezbollah
The Taliban
ISIS
4
How have computer tech entrepreneurs such as Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos most directly affected the 21st century economy?
More people are able to shop for goods online.
Bankers are able to offer customized loans for potential home buyers.
More people are able to get hired after graduating from high school.
Restaurant owners are able to open fast-food franchises overseas.
5
Ethnic cleansing in Yugoslavia involved Bosnian Serbs expelling/killing ________ from ________.
Catholic Croatians, Macedonia
Serbian rebels, Croatia
Bosnian Muslims/Non-Serbs, Bosnia Herzegovina
Muslims, Slovenia
6
Today, an estimated ___________ illegal immigrants live in the United States.
1,000,000
75,000,000
100,000
13,000,000
7
What impact did Bill Gates have on business and technology?
Started a company that provides software for personal computers
set up first computer network for the military
Heat-shield technology for Space Shuttles
designed the Playstation video game system
8
How have these principles most affected U.S. markets ?
By making business transactions costlier
By stimulating consumer demand for products
By discouraging coordination among producers
By causing shortages of essential materials
9
What system of the Electoral College makes it difficult for 3rd parties to do well in elections
Safe states
Congressional District Plans
Swing states
Winner-Take-All
10
Who was President during the Persian Gulf War?
George W. Bush
George H. W. Bush
Barack Obama
Bill Clinton
11
What is an Illegal Immigrant?
An alien.
A type of pizza.
Someone living in a new country with permission.
Someone living in a new country without permission.
12
This company was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994?
Walmart
Wingstop
Amazon
Nike
13
Following the 9/11 attacks, President Bush declared war on
Afghanistan
Iraq
Osama Bin Laden
Terrorism
14
Why was the election of Barack Obama in 2008 significant?
first minority (African American) to be elected president
religious beliefs played a significant role in the campaign
first young president
first candidate to be elected without a major party
15
Which of the following were reforms made by Bill Clinton?
The Privacy Act
Disabilities Act
Family and Medical Leave Act
The Social Security Act
16
Why was Bill Clinton impeached?
Not passing a bill
Perjury and obstruction of justice
Having an affair
Leaving the White House without a body guard
17
Which 2008 Presidential candidate won the votes of 95% black, 67% Hispanic, and 66% of those age 18 to 29?
Barack Obama
Jesse Jackson
John McCain
Ben Carson
18
How long did Bill Clinton serve as persident? (From when to when)
1 AD to 36 AD
2277-2285
1993-2001
1994-2002
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What was the U.S.'s response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait?
The U.S. organized a coalition of countries to expel Iraq
The U.S. and Israel took out Saddam Hussein
The U.S. boycotted Iraqi oil
The U.S. remained neutral
20
Why has the focus of US foreign policy in the 21st century shifted to combating terrorism?
The Cold War ended
Terrorists attacked a Marine base in Lebanon
Terrorists attacked buildings in New York City & Wash DC
Stockpiling nuclear weapons has been too costly to maintain
21
Which choice below did Bill Gates create to majorly impact U.S. business and technology?
the first computer network systems for military
an operating software used on most personal computers
online store that changed the way we purchase consumer goods
the heat-shield technology used on space shuttles
22
Which geographic factor contributed most to the devastation in New Orleans cause by Hurricane Katrina?
levees were built too low
hurricane was stronger than expected
storm surges flooded the city
the city is below sea level
23
What is the main reason why Cuban migrants tend to settle in Florida?
proximity to Cuba
Florida provides Cuban migrants with more benefits than any other state
Florida once belonged to Cuba
Florida has an abundance of jobs available
24
What does Ethnic Cleansing mean?
Killing people because of their religion
The mass killing of members of an unwanted ethnic or religious
Judging People
Not liking someone because of what they do
25
Who was Iraq's Dictator? He invaded Kuwait 1990, and got the US involved in the 1991 Gulf War?
Osama Bin Laden
Saadam Hussein
Anwar Sadat
Muammar al-Gaddafi
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An immediate response by the US to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 was to...what?
boycott Iran for supporting global terrorism
invade Iraq to end the rule of Saddam Hussein
end trade with most Middle Eastern nations
overthrow Taliban rule in Afghanistan for shielding Osama bin Laden
27
How did Steve Jobs influence business in the twenty-first century?
By opening stores that sold goods at discounted prices
Developing devices that changed the way electronics are used
Improving methods used for offshore drilling - oil companies
Designing cars that reduced gasoline usage
28
During the Persian Gulf War what country did Iraq invade?
Iran
Afghanistan
Syria
Kuwait
29
Who was the Iraqi leader who ordered the invasion and occupation of Kuwait?
Osama bin Laden
Saddam Hussein
George H.W. Bush
The Spice Girls
30
For What reason(s) do people immigrate to the United States?
All of these reasons
civil war/civil unrest
religious or political persecution
economic issues
31
Operations Desert Storm/Shield were conducted in response to Iraq's invasion of
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Syria
32
How have third parties influenced the outcome of elections?
there is way too much drankin' & carrying on.
They effect the electoral vote total
No influence because they have never won the presidency
They can take away votes from the two main party candidates
33
A swiftly changing economy and major change in foreign policy a characteristic of which decade in American history?
1970s
1990s
1980s
1960s
34
What was the primary goal of the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare?
Expand the Medicaid program.
Support Innovative medical care.
All of the above
Make affordable healthcare available to more people.
35
What does Bill Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern politics in the USA?
Congress conducts very thorough investigations
Elected officials private lives are judged by the public
Media focuses a great deal on policy issues
Campaign money is monitored by a regulatory agency
36
What is the purpose of NAFTA?
Eliminate the environmental issues among involved nations
To increase trade between all three countries
To help Canada become a more independent nation
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Read my lips, NO NEW TAXES, Persian Gulf War, President
Barack Obama
George W. Bush
Bill Clinton
George H.W. Bush
