Which set of characteristics best reflects changes to American society since 1990?

A swiftly changing economy and major shift in foreign policy

The impeachment of President Clinton likely resulted in ~

a decline of public trust in government

President Bush created this organization to monitor terrorist activity in the US.

Department of Homeland Security

According to the news report, how have robotics been used to increase the productivity of Amazon?

Robots are supplementing human labor.

The USA PATRIOT Act, passed after 9/11 . Lawmakers opposed this law because

could result in violations of citizens' constitutional rights

According to the report, one way that NAFTA has changed trade relations between the U.S. and its neighbors is by

creating a trade deficit in goods in the United States

What happened on September 11, 2001

Militant extremists attack the U.S.

Why was the appointment of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court historic?

She is the first Hispanic to serve in this position

Greenpeace and the Sierra Club are social and political advocacy organizations that favor legislation with the goal of —

protecting and improving the environment

Barack Obama (pick 3)

studied Political Science, is the first Afro-American President of the USA, was born in Honolulu

Many immigrants from Latin America take the risk of entering the United States illegally in order to

seek out U.S. economic opportunities

Why has the focus of U.S foreign policy in the twenty-first century shifted to combating terrorism?

Terrorists attacked buildings in New York City and Washington, D.C.

Which issue is the central focus of this cartoon drawn after September 11, 2001?

The need to give up some civil liberty to protect the nation

What is the best title for the above list?

American Culture Influences the World

Which geographic factor contributed most to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans

much of the city is below sea level

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1
Name for a miss-punched paper ballot in Florida during the 2000 election.
perforated ballot
Hanging chad
Floridian mistake
Vote for Gore
2
What field of innovation has had the greatest effect on increased productivity & improved standard of living in the US
Robotic automation
Aerospace engineering
Renewable energy
Information technology
3
He had a popular TV show on Comedy Central in the 2000s.
Dave Chappelle
Tyrese Gibson
Charlie Murphy
Kevin Hart
4
Fear of computer crash at the change of the millennium.
Wormblaster Virus
Terminator 2
Millennial Hysteria
Y2K Bug
5
Which set of characteristics best reflects changes to American society since 1990?
An economic decline and a withdrawal from foreign affairs
A steady economic expansion & focus on domestic civil rights
A rapid economic expansion & rising tensions with communists
A swiftly changing economy and major shift in foreign policy
6
What law school did Bill and Hillary Clinton attend?
Yale
Vermont
Harvard
Penn State
7
The impeachment of President Clinton likely resulted in ~
fewer divisions between political parties
his reelection loss
an increase in the public's trust in government
a decline of public trust in government
8
President Bush created this organization to monitor terrorist activity in the US.
National Security Agency
Department of Anti-Terrorist Activity
Central Intelligence Agency
Department of Homeland Security
9
The US was part of this UN mission to stop ethnic cleansing or genocide in the Balkans.
Darfur
Somalian Humanitarian Aid
Rwandan Genocide
Bosnian War
10
The Kyoto Protocol hoped to limit...
Global Debt
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Foreign Tariffs
International Terrorism
11
Neighbor of Iraq invaded by Saddam Hussein in 1990.
Kuwait
Iran
Jordan
Saudi Arabia
12
According to the news report, how have robotics been used to increase the productivity of Amazon?
Robots make fewer mistakes than human laborers.
Robots are supplementing human labor.
Robots cost less than human labor.
Robots have replaced human labor.
13
What kind of footwear became a fashion trend in the 2000s?
Pumps
Toms
Chacos
Crocs
14
First African American elected President.
W. E. B. Dubois
Barack Obama
Marcus Garvey
Booker T. Washington
15
Encouraged more trade between Mexico, Canada, and the US.
NAFTA
Trade Restructure Agreement
Anti-Tariff Act
International Trade Agreement
16
The USA PATRIOT Act, passed after 9/11 . Lawmakers opposed this law because
did not include clear enough guidelines for law enforcement
could result in violations of citizens' constitutional rights
took too much power away from the executive branch
was another example of abuses like the War Powers Act
17
Barack Obama is the ___ black president.
fourth
third
second
first
18
Leader of US forces in the Middle East during Operations Desert Shield and Storm.
Douglas MacArthur
Robert E. Lee
Tommy Franks
Norman Schwarzkopf
19
According to the report, one way that NAFTA has changed trade relations between the U.S. and its neighbors is by
causing a deficit in the trade of U.S. services
increasing the loss of jobs in the United States
limiting the amount of exports from the United States
creating a trade deficit in goods in the United States
20
What happened on September 11, 2001
Nothing...just another day
A Recession
Militant extremists attack the U.S.
An Earthquake
21
Why was the appointment of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court historic?
She is the First woman to serve in this position.
She is the first non-judge to serve in this position.
She is the first Hispanic to serve in this position
She is the first Muslin to serve in this position.
22
Greenpeace and the Sierra Club are social and political advocacy organizations that favor legislation with the goal of —
expanding the rights of gun owners
reducing the American military presence in foreign countries
decreasing the national debt
protecting and improving the environment
23
What year did the September 11 attacks occur?
2003
2001
2002
2000
24
Pushed for Women's suffrage; on a dollar coin
Phyllis Schafly
Sacajawea
Hillary Clinton
Susan B. Anthony
25
Barack Obama (pick 3)
is still president of the USA
studied Political Science
is the first Afro-American President of the USA
was born in Honolulu
26
President elected in the 1988 election.
Dan Quayle
George H W Bush
George W Bush
Bill Clinton
27
President George ______ Bush
David
HW
Jeb
W
28
Who was the President before Barack Obama?
Ronald Reagan
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
Jimmy Carter
29
Founder of Microsoft, Richest man in the world
Steve Jobs
Paul Allen
Bill Gates
Bob Wozniak
30
Getting inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame today; 1990s hits like "Alive" and "Jeremy".
Nirvana
Spin Doctors
Pearl Jam
Bon Jovi
31
Popular term in the 1980s for trendy business people.
Tycoon
Hipster
Yuppie
Robber Baron
32
Many immigrants from Latin America take the risk of entering the United States illegally in order to
gain U.S. legal protection
flee from religious persecution
seek out U.S. economic opportunities
escape natural disasters
33
The first reported election eliminated a racial barrier because it was the election of the first -
Hispanic president
female president
African American President
immigrant president
34
Created the iPhone; CEO of Apple
Bill Gates
David Ballmer
Bob Wozniak
Steve Jobs
35
Terrorist group active in Northern Iraq and Syria
ISIS
The Taliban
Hamas
Hezbollah
36
Why has the focus of U.S foreign policy in the twenty-first century shifted to combating terrorism?
The Cold War ended.
Terrorists attacked buildings in New York City and Washington, D.C.
Terrorists attacked a Marine base in Lebanon.
Stockpiling nuclear weapons has been too costly to maintain.
37
Natural disaster of 2005.
Long Island Flood
Hurricane Katrina
Indonesian Tsunami
Hoover Dam Failure
38
Elected President in 1992 he oversaw the prosperous tech boom.
AL Gore
Dick Cheney
George H W Bush
Bill Clinton
39
What was the number one selling game system in the 2000s?
Gamecube
Xbox 360
Wii
PS2
40
The site of the worst 9/11 attack.
Empire State Building
World Trade Center
NY Federal Reserve Bank
UN Headquarters
41
Term for period of civil war and unrest in north Africa and the Middle East.
Arab Awakening
Islamic Uprising
Arab Spring
Jihad
42
Popular sitcom in the 1990s.
Head of the Class
Seinfeld
Friends
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
43
Promise from Republican controlled Congress to reduce debt and reform entitlement programs.
Contract with America
Conservative Promise
Make America Great Again
Reagan's Army
44
Which issue is the central focus of this cartoon drawn after September 11, 2001?
Does the US need fewer limits on immigration
Should the US reduce oil imports from the Middle East
Should the US abandon the Constitution
The need to give up some civil liberty to protect the nation
45
Hurricane Katrina was more deadly than most modern hurricane incidents because _____.
The storm was just more powerful.
The flooding.
People did not evacuate.
FEMA didn't do their job.
46
What is the best title for the above list?
American Culture Influences the World
Influence of American Fast Food in the World
Places Americans Take Vacations
How American Ideas Change People
47
Which geographic factor contributed most to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans
much of the city is below sea level
the city is on the shore of the Gulf of Mexico
the hurricane was stronger than expected
many of the levees were built too low
48
Iraqi dictator.
Joseph Stalin
Saddam Hussein
Achmed Muhommed
Osama bin Laden
49
Vice President under Bill Clinton and environmental activist
Al Gore
Sarah Palin
Dick Cheney
Joe Biden
50
0-2 in Presidential Elections; Former Secretary of State.
Elizabeth Dole
Hillary Clinton
Rachel Carson
Sarah Palin
51
Leader of Al-Qaeda and mastermind of 9/11.
Saddam Hussein
Mostaffa Ali
Osama bin Laden
Achmed bin Fahala
52
Elected President in 2000; former Governor of Texas
George W Bush
Barack Obama
Bill Clinton
Dick Cheney
53
White House intern accused of inappropriate relationship with President Clinton.
Linda Tripp
Constance Pricer
Amber Crawford
Monica Lewinsky
54
Who is Sonya Sotomayor?
A famous Latina artist
A famous Latina activist and union leader
A famous Latina author
The first Latina to serve as Supreme Court Justice
55
George W. Bush once was what?
In the FBI
Married to Madonna
Living in Germany
A Cheerleader
56
First African American to win the Masters.
Tiger Woods
Vijay Singh
Bob Elder
Ernie Els
57
The best part of this 1990s movie was when Leo drowned at the end.
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Titanic
The Man in the Iron Mask
Beaches
58
Terrorism is a recent phenomenon in history, starting in the early 1990s
True
False
59
In 1990, you had to catch 'em all.
Nippophilia
Pokemon
Digimon
STDs
60
Chandler, Rachel, Ross, Monica, Joey, and Phoebe in this 1990s TV show.
Friends
Home Improvement
Cheers
Roseanne
61
What was the intended purpose of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009?
To introduce better protections from terrorism
To improve economic conditions during a recession
To limit foreign investment in the United States
To encourage individual retirement savings
62
Famous presidential quote, "Read my Lips, no __________".
unemployment
foreign wars
more school
new taxes
63
What resulted from the Supreme Court decision to end the recounting of Florida ballots inthe 2000 presidential election
Courts in Florida sued bc the issue should've been decided in state courts.
Florida’s ballots were not counted which allowed George W. Bush to win
George W. Bush was awarded Florida’s electors & the overall electoral vote.
New elections were conducted in Florida and George W. Bush won the state.
64
Bill Clinton signed _______, but failed to pass _______.
his own death warrant; gas
don't ask don't tell; any other laws.
NAFTA; health care reform.
TPP; tax reform.
65
In response to the attacks President George W. Bush declared
War on Terrorism
airport safety
Flag of our Fathers
immigration laws
66
West Philadelphia born and raised...
Dave Chappelle
Don Cheadle
Tom Cruise
Will Smith
67
What has been the most likely impact of American motion pictures on cultures around the world?
Many people have incorporated aspects of American culture
Many cultures resent the wealth and lifestyle shown
Many nations have embargoed American motion pictures
Many national govt. have invested in domestic films
68
This band was part of the Seattle grunge music scene in the early 1990s.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Nirvana
Soundgarden
Pearl Jam
69
President Obama began to normalize relations with this country.
Russia
North Korea
China
Cuba
70
How does the free enterprise system contribute to technological innovations?
Research at universities provides new ideas for new products
Lower taxes allow companies to use profits for research
Consumers demand new products that perform better
Govt. economic planning determines the new technologies
71
In which year did the government of the Soviet Union collapse to end the Cold War?
2000
1994
2001
1991
72
This allowed the NSA to listen to your phone calls and read your emails without a warrant.
Anti-Terrorism Bill
Watch Dog Amendment
Patriot Act
Operation Big Brother
73
The Brady Bill puts restrictions on the purchase of...
Prescription Drugs
Alcohol
Tobacco Products
Handguns
74
Which of the following individuals' accomplishments are listed in the box?
Sandra Day O'Connor
Michelle Obama
Dolores Huerta
Hillary Clinton
75
President Clinton was the first President in 27 years to do this.
Go to Russia
Lie to the American People
Win the Nobel Prize
Balance the Budget
76
Lost the 2000 election; environmentalist; claimed he invented the internet
George W Bush
Al Gore
Joe Biden
Bill Clinton
77
President Obama's Vice President.
Joe Biden
Walter Mondale
Dan Quayle
Dick Cheney
78
How did these features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?
Tornadoes gained momentum in open land areas.
Mud slides trapped residents in the city.
Storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke.
Storm surges caused a massive shift in tectonic plates.
79
Former Secretary of Defense and Vice President under Bush; shot his friend in the face
Colin Powell
Joe Biden
Dan Quayle
Dick Cheney
80
How does the data in the table reflect the trend of globalization within the motion picture entertainment industry?
Latest movies on the top 10 list are produced outside of the United States.
Most top ten motion pictures are set in foreign countries
Top 10 motion pictures developed in the U.S make more money overseas.
The top ten motion pictures focus on international political topics.
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Affordable Care Act's nickname
Low Income Insurance
Medical Assistance Bill
Health Care Reform
Obamacare

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