Modern US History Test Review
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- Q1What effect did the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis have on Jimmy Carter's presidency?Carter's failure to solve the hostage crisis before the 1980 election dealt a crippling blow to his popularity amongst the American people and would be a key factor in his reelection lossCarter used the Iranian hostage crisis as grounds to abandon his sweeping foreign policy platforms in favor of a more isolationist, America-first toneCarter's successful negotiation to return the American hostages from Iran was a key part of his reelection campaign and the trademark success of his presidential legacyCarter was forced to push for a massive increase in American military spending despite his personal political goal to focus on American domestic issues45s
- Q2What was true of President Ronald Reagan's economic policies?All of these choices are trueHis policies increased inflation and lowered economic growthHe sought to stimulate the economy with a large, across-the-board tax cutHis policies led to a reduction in the national debt45s
- Q3What were the crimes President Bill Clinton was accused of that resulted in his eventual impeachment by the House of Representatives?theft and assaultnone of the aboveperjury and obstruction of justicetreason and espionage45s
- Q4What change did the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) make to the way America traded with other North American nations?NAFTA had little to no effect on American trade relationsNAFTA reduced the barriers to trade between Canada, Mexico, and the United StatesNAFTA protected some American businesses by increasing tariffs on products imported from Mexico and CanadaNAFTA required all trade between Canada and Mexico to travel through American markets and be subject to American tariffs45s
- Q5What was the state of the American economy when Bill Clinton left office in 1998?America was still struggling with the recession that Clinton had inherited from his predecessor, President BushAmerica was experiencing its largest budget surplus in decadesAmerica's gross-domestic product had remained flat for the entirety of Clinton's second termAmerican was on the verge of the largest economic depression since the Great Depression45s
- Q6What was the outcome of the 2000 presidential election?Al Gore defeated George W. Bush in both the popular vote and the Electoral CollegeGeorge W. Bush defeated Al Gore in the Electoral College despite losing the popular voteGeorge W. Bush defeated Al Gore in both the popular vote and the Electoral CollegeAl Gore defeated George W. Bush in the Electoral College despite losing the popular vote45s
- Q7What was the domestic American response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001?All of these choices are correctThe Patriot Act was signed giving federal agents unprecedented investigative powers to investigate potential terroristsThere was a steep increase in American patriotism and solidarityThe Dept. of Homeland Security was created to focus on counter-terrorism efforts at home and abroad45s
- Q8What was the American foreign policy response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001?America declared war on Afghanistan for their role in harboring terrorists related to the 9/11 attacksRather than seeking a military response, America used diplomatic channels to find and capture those responsible for the 9/11 attacksAmerica declared war of terrorism. The "war on terror" would eventually lead to American invasions in both Afghanistan and Iraq, targeting anti-American leadersAmerica quickly captured Taliban leader Osama Bin Laden and put him on trial for his role in the 9/11 attacks45s
- Q9People such as Steve Jobs and Bill Gates impacted the late 1900s in what way?They helped to develop the personal computerThey broke down the Berlin WallThey discovered the virus that causes AIDSThey filed impeachment charges against President Clinton45s
- Q10Websites such as YouTube, on which people share their own videos,help people express opinions and gather informationare overshadowed by the growing importance of print mediacannot be used by politicians or government leadersreach very limited audiences45s
- Q11Cell phones and the Internet have both had the effect ofimproving medical technology in developing countriesmaking the world a "smaller" place by increasing communication speedsreducing trade barriers between nationsreducing poverty and malnutrition45s
- Q12Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat are all examples oftools for academic researchpersonal computingsocial media platformsprograms impacted by the Patriot Act45s
- Q13Which government principle is MOST illustrated by the War Powers Resolution?federalismjudicial reviewfree electionschecks and balances45s
- Q14What was the MAIN reason Richard Nixon traveled to China in 1972?to normalize relations between the US and China's governmentto negotiate the release of 52 Americans taken hostage thereto oversee the end of China's war with Taiwanto prevent China from boycotting the Summer Olympics45s
- Q15The National Organization for Women supported the passage of which Amendment that was proposed but never passed?ProhibitionEqual RightsProgressive Income TaxesCongressional pay raises45s