The economic policies of Regan and G.W. Bush were similar in that both

used tax cuts to stimulate economic growth

Which disease emerged in the 1980s led to a worldwide epidemic & huge health concern?

Acquired imune deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

How has additional available energy affected the American way of life?

Spurred innovation and new technology

What has been the most likely impact of American movies on foreign cultures?

Incorporation of aspects of American culture

How did President Carter respond to the Iranian hostage crisis of 1979-1981?

economic sanctions, failed rescue, and negotiations

Which best describes the pattern of 20th century migration within the United States?

industrial centers in Midwest to cities in South

Sam Walton and Bill Gates are examples of-

small entrepreneurs who created large businesses

The act of collecting, processing, and storing information was greatly improved in the 1980s by

expanded use of desktop computing

Which reason best explains the initial spike in 1973?

embargo of oil shipments to United States by OPEC

How has the American space program likely improved the quality of life of people worldwide?

new technology and innovations used worldwide

How did president Nixon reduce tensions between the United States and communist governments?

diplomacy with China, arms reduction with Russia

What has been U.S. foreign policy approach to Israel?

Strong political support and billions in economic aid

How does the free enterprise system contribute to technological innovations?

conumers consistently demand better products

How did the Endangered Species Act affect decision-making in the U.S. government?

agencies must consider how actions may threaten species

The passage of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 and the creation of Dept of Homeland Security show

security concerns can lead to new fed legislation

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1
The economic policies of Regan and G.W. Bush were similar in that both
used tax cuts to stimulate economic growth
decreasd military spending
balanced the federal budget
brought an end to poverty
2
Which disease emerged in the 1980s led to a worldwide epidemic & huge health concern?
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
smallpox
West Nile Virus
Acquired imune deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
3
How has additional available energy affected the American way of life?
Reduced number of hours people need to work on the job
Spurred innovation and new technology
Increased crowding in cities
limited industrial production and manufacturing
4
music associated with the American South, blends genres of gospel,jazz,blues, and folk
Hip Hop
Country and Western
New Wave
Disco
5
Reductions in government spending, taxes, regulations, and inflation are characteristics of -
monetarism
Keynesianism
perestroika
Reganomics
6
What has been the most likely impact of American movies on foreign cultures?
embargo of American movies to limit influence
Resentment of US wealth and lifestyle
Incorporation of aspects of American culture
investment in domestic movie Companys to compete with US
7
Which 1980s conservative political organization was founded by Southern Baptist Jerry Falwell?
The Heritage Society
The National Rifle Association
The John Birch Society
The Moral Majority
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How did President Carter respond to the Iranian hostage crisis of 1979-1981?
economic sanctions and military rescue of hostages
economic sanctions, failed rescue, and negotiations
Condemnation at UN & secret exchange of weapons for hostages
military intervention to topple Iranian revolutionary gov
9
Who was the first woman appointed as a Justice of the Supreme Court?
Elena Kagan
Ruth B Ginsburg
Sonia Sotomayor
Sandra Day O'Connor
10
According to the graph, which event likely contributed to a decline of public trust in Govt?
Cuban Missile Crisis
September 11th Terrorism attacks
Watergate scandal
Assination of President Kennedy
11
Which best describes the pattern of 20th century migration within the United States?
flood-prone coastal regions to interior plains states
industrial centers in Midwest to cities in South
from hotter states in South to cooler states in Northwest
from overpopulated cities to mountainous and rural states
12
First Lady Nancy Reagan headed a national campaign in 1980s to address the social concern of-
income differences between men and women
women in college sports
racial discrimination in workplace
illegal drug use
13
Sam Walton and Bill Gates are examples of-
small entrepreneurs who created large businesses
pop culture icons who created new genres of art & music
military commanders who resisted communist expansion
elected leaders who introduced social reform legislation
14
The act of collecting, processing, and storing information was greatly improved in the 1980s by
creation of trans-Atlantic telephone cable
growth in mobile telephone technology
formation of a system of government archives
expanded use of desktop computing
15
Which reason best explains the initial spike in 1973?
A loss of access to Persian Gulf by American Tankers
embargo of oil shipments to United States by OPEC
exhaustion of oil supplies from Gulf of Mexico
A suspension of all trade to U.S. by GATT
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How has the American space program likely improved the quality of life of people worldwide?
new technology and innovations used worldwide
provided thousands of good jobs for US workers
acquisition of raw materials from outer space
Space launches often broadcast worldwide
17
This respected Christian preacher has served as a religious counselor to US presidents
Jim Baker
Pat Robertson
Rick Warren
Billy Graham
18
How did president Nixon reduce tensions between the United States and communist governments?
normalized relations with Cuba and sent aid to China
Relaxed Miliary stance of the U.S. unilaterally
negotiations with North Korea and China
diplomacy with China, arms reduction with Russia
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Which political characteristic of the United States during the 70s & 80s is most applicable?
A resurgence of conservatism
Emergence of new political parties
Upheaval and unrest
The rise of powerful state governments
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What has been U.S. foreign policy approach to Israel?
Steady reduction in economic support
Frequent disagreements regarding limited democratic practice
Hostile relations and an embargo of trade
Strong political support and billions in economic aid
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How does the free enterprise system contribute to technological innovations?
lower taxes = more money for research
conumers consistently demand better products
Govt economic planning determines next gen of new technology
research at universities gives new ideas to companies
22
How did the Endangered Species Act affect decision-making in the U.S. government?
Govt agencies can't commit to actions that harm environment
Govt agencies need presidential approval for expansion
agencies must consider how actions may threaten species
Govt agencies must fund research into endangered species
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The passage of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 and the creation of Dept of Homeland Security show
US leaders felt the country was already safe from terriorism
security concerns can lead to new fed legislation
Govt programs have been successful in ending terriorism
Fed laws emphasize individual responsibility for education

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