How did the US respond to what happened on September 11, 2001?

The United States declared War on Terrorism.

President Ronald Reagan's policy toward the Soviet Union influence which major events?

Destruction of Berlin Wall and Collapse of Soviet Union

A terrorist is __________________________________

Someone who uses violence against people to achieve a goal.

What was the result of the peace talks between Reagan and Gorbachev at the end of the Cold War?

They signed a treaty to limit the # of nuclear weapons.

Iraq's gov. fell quickly and Hussein was captured. Many soldiers remained in Iraq to _______.

Search for weapons of mass destruction

How have computers changed America?

They have made it easier for people to get information.

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SS Unit 6: US from 1975 to Digital Age

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1
How did the US respond to what happened on September 11, 2001?
The United States declared War on Terrorism.
They negotiated Saddam Hussein's surrender.
They sent troops to Lebanon.
U.S. signed the Camp David Accord.
2
Which nation collapsed on December 25, 1991?
The U.S.S.R
Israel
The United Kingdom
The United States
3
President Ronald Reagan's policy toward the Soviet Union influence which major events?
Destruction of Berlin Wall and Collapse of Soviet Union
Vietnam War and Collapse of Soviet Union
Destruction of Berlin Wall and Vietnam War
Vietnam War and 9/11 attacks
4
A terrorist is __________________________________
Someone who uses violence against people to achieve a goal.
Someone who supports communism.
The leader of a coalition in Afghanistan.
Someone who fights against the spread of terrorism.
5
Saddam Hussein was the dictator of which country?
Iraq
Afghanistan
Palestine
Saudi Arabia
6
What was the name of the terrorist group from Afghanistan that was responsible for Sept. 11?
ISIS
Osama bin Laden
Al-Qaeda
Saddam Hussein
7
What was the result of the peace talks between Reagan and Gorbachev at the end of the Cold War?
They signed a treaty to limit the # of nuclear weapons.
Both leaders decided not to support the United Nations.
Both leaders agreed to send troops to the Middle East.
Both leaders ended all trade with communist China.
8
The use of terrorism has become more common around the world. What is the purpose of terrorism?
To help people in poor countries
To control people with fear
To start wars
To work together toward peace
9
Iraq's gov. fell quickly and Hussein was captured. Many soldiers remained in Iraq to _______.
Search for weapons of mass destruction
Continue to search for terrorists
Search for Osama bin Laden
Establish a new democratic government
10
After Sept. 11, 2001, how did the U.S. try to improve security?
The U.S. jailed all September 11th hijackers.
U.S. borders were permanently closed.
The Patriot Act was passed.
Airlines no longer land in the U.S.
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How have computers changed America?
They have made it more difficult for people to communicate.
They have forced telephone companies out of business.
They have made it easier for people to get information.
They have limit the number of sales on computers.

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