Which of the following issues created a major obstacle during the peace talks to end the Korean War

where the boundary between North Korea and South Korea would be

What was the Iron Curtain

a symbolic separation between Soviet and Western powers

In Bush v. Gore, why did the U.S. Supreme Court rule that the Florida Supreme Court’s recount order was unconstitutional

because it failed to provide clear standards of how ballots counted

The Contract with America included plans for which of the following

cutting taxes and fighting crime

Why did Western powers form the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

They feared the size of the Soviet military

Why does health care present some of the greatest challenges for the future

The cost of medical care and insurance is rising

Which agreement made the United States, Canada, and Mexico one large free trade zone

The North American Free Trade Agreement

What caused the Berlin Airlift

the Soviets blocking traffic into West Berlin

How did the U.S. government attempt to combat terrorism at home

by strengthening the powers of law-enforcement

What is one reason the stock market dropped in the early 2000s

A series of scandals hit several large corporations

McCarthyism included which of the following

spreading fear and making baseless charges

Why did President Truman think it was important to defend South Korea

It was the best place to stop Communist aggression

President Clinton’s welfare-reform plan included which of the following

requirement for recipients to find work within two years of benefits

How did Senator Joseph McCarthy earn himself a reputation as the nation’s top Communist fighter

by claiming that Communists were working in the U.S. Department of State

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1
What was a top priority for George W. Bush’s second term as president
reform of the health-care system
A reform of Social Security
deficit reduction
protection of the environment
2
What was the name of the U.S. effort to help rebuild Europe
the Iron Curtain
The Truman Doctrine
The Marshall Plan
the Berlin Airlift
3
Which of the following issues created a major obstacle during the peace talks to end the Korean War
whether Korea would be Communist or democratic
where the boundary between North Korea and South Korea would be
where the boundary between North Korea and China would be
who would lead the reunited Korea
4
What was the Iron Curtain
a region of heavy industry
a symbolic separation between Soviet and Western powers
a symbolic separation between industry and agriculture
a defensive military zone
5
The UN forces in Korea began to retreat after which event
an attack from Chinese troops
the withdrawal of U.S. support
a harsh winter
bombardment by Soviet aircraft
6
In Bush v. Gore, why did the U.S. Supreme Court rule that the Florida Supreme Court’s recount order was unconstitutional
because the recount would only occur in heavily Democratic areas
because it violated the right to privacy.
because it failed to provide clear standards of how ballots counted
because none of the disputed ballots were valid
7
The Contract with America included plans for which of the following
cutting the military budget
reforming health-care
increasing funding for education
cutting taxes and fighting crime
8
Why did Western powers form the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
They wanted to promote international trade
prevent spread of communism by providing economic aid to countries
They wanted an army capable of invading the Soviet Union
They feared the size of the Soviet military
9
Why does health care present some of the greatest challenges for the future
Medical researchers have been unsuccessful at combating deadly diseases
The government refuses healthcare to most Americans
The cost of medical care and insurance is rising
Health care frequently conflicts with environmental issue
10
Which of the following was a high priority for President Bill Clinton
health-care reform
an end to affirmative action
a stronger military
lower taxes
11
Which agreement made the United States, Canada, and Mexico one large free trade zone
the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
The North American Free Trade Agreement
The World Trade Agreement
The North Atlantic Treaty Agreement
12
What caused the Berlin Airlift
the Soviets blocking traffic into West Berlin
the Soviet invasion of Eastern Europe
increased international trade
an outbreak of influenza in Berlin
13
Read the quote from President Bush. In this speech, President Bush is announcing a military attack against which nation
Iran
Israel
Afghanistan
Iraq
14
How did the U.S. government attempt to combat terrorism at home
by stationing the military around the country
by closing some forms of public transportation
by strengthening the powers of law-enforcement
by passing gun control and weapons regulations
15
What is one reason the stock market dropped in the early 2000s
Successful dot-coms took over many large businesses
High taxes limited the ability of most Americans to invest
A series of scandals hit several large corporations
The government began to regulate the stock market more closely
16
McCarthyism included which of the following
prosecuting proven Communists
limiting free speech in order to prevent a Communist takeover
spreading fear and making baseless charges
executing radicals who planned to take over the government
17
Why did President Truman think it was important to defend South Korea
It was the best place to stop Communist aggression
It held many natural wonders worth protecting
It held many strategic resources
It was the best place to station U.S. troops
18
President Clinton’s welfare-reform plan included which of the following
a limit on the number of people who could qualify for the program
an increase in the time people could receive benefits
requirement for recipients to find work within two years of benefits
an extension of benefits to single mothers
19
Which organization aimed to help poor countries build their economies
the World Bank
the International Monetary Fund
the United Nations
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
20
How did Senator Joseph McCarthy earn himself a reputation as the nation’s top Communist fighter
by prosecuting Ethel and Julius Rosenberg as Communists spies
by proving that the U.S. Army was protecting Communists
by blacklisting Communist writers and directors in Hollywood
by claiming that Communists were working in the U.S. Department of State

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