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100
"Reaganomics" became a term used quite often during Ronald Reagan's presidency, referring to tax reform. Which of the following describes Reagan's logic behind his tax reform? A. Tax increases on lower income individuals would help the economy. B. Tax cuts should only be given to those living below the poverty line. C. Tax increases would help contribute to more federal aid programs. D. Tax cuts for businesses would lead to investment and cause economic growth.
What is D. Tax cuts for businesses would lead to investment and cause economic growth.
100
Why did President Bill Clinton support the passing of NAFTA in 1993? A. to prevent the Chinese from trading with any country other than the U.S. B. to start an agreement of lowering tariffs throughout the world trading market C. to prevent U.S. goods from leaving America for foreign countries in Asia D. to create a free-trade zone covering all of North America
What is D. to create a free-trade zone covering all of North America
100
What was the result of the 1994 midterm election? A. Newt Gingrich was replaced as Speaker of the House. B. The House and the Senate voted for an increase in welfare programs. C. President Clinton voted against legislation for welfare reform. D. Republicans held the majority in both the House and the Senate.
What is D. Republicans held the majority in both the House and the Senate.
100
In 1973, why did the Arab oil-producing countries stop selling oil to the United States? A. The price of oil had fallen significantly, and it was no longer profitable for them to sell it. B. They had exhausted their oil reserves and had no oil to sell. C. The United States increased its domestic production of oil and no longer needed to import it. D. They were angered that the U.S. had assisted Israel during the Yom Kippur War.
What is D. They were angered that the U.S. had assisted Israel during the Yom Kippur War.
100
Which of the following events helped pave the way for the reunification of Germany? a. the Berlin Airlift b. the end of the arms race c. the election of Ronald Reagan d. the fall of the Berlin Wall
What is d. the fall of the Berlin Wall
200
Which of these statements is true of Reagan's interaction with the Supreme Court during his presidency? A. Reagan attempted to expand the number of justices in order to obtain favorable rulings. B. Reagan became the first president to have a justice nominee rejected by Congress. C. Reagan appointed the first African American to serve as chief justice. D. Reagan was known for appointing only justices who were politically conservative.
What is D. Reagan was known for appointing only justices who were politically conservative.
200
In what way did Clinton participate in welfare reform? A. abolished Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act B. called for the end of state-run welfare programs C. largely expanded the earned income tax credit D. created numerous new programs for welfare children
What is C. largely expanded the earned income tax credit
200
President Clinton proposed tax credits hoping to see A. a new system of national health care. B. more Americans attend college. C. the building of a stronger military. D. a decrease in federal spending.
What is B. more Americans attend college.
200
In 1978, peace talks were held at Camp David in Maryland. Which two countries negotiated peace at these talks? A. Lebanon and Jordan B. Israel and Egypt C. Iran and Iraq D. The U.S. and U.S.S.R.
What is B. Israel and Egypt
200
East Germany formally joined the Federal Republic of Germany in 1990, which a. created a political uprising throughout Europe. b. led to establishing more power in Europe. c. marked the reunification of Germany. d. forced the Soviet Union to send troops.
What is c. marked the reunification of Germany.
300
The United States became the sole world super power following a. the end of the Vietnam War. b. the end of the Korean War. c. the end of World War II. d. the end of the Cold War.
What is d. the end of the Cold War.
300
Beginning in 1992, the United States participated in Operation Restore Hope, a United Nations-sponsored effort to provide a safe zone for humanitarian workers in which country? a. Somalia b. Kenya c. South Africa d. Rwanda
What is a. Somalia
300
Which country was involved in the Iran-Contra Affair? A. Lebanon B. Nicaragua C. Cuba D. The Soviet Union
What is B. Nicaragua
300
In 1979, which country took hostages from an American embassy? a. Saudi Arabia b. Iran c. Israel c. Lebanon
What is b. Iran
300
The conflict in Kosovo following the fall of the Soviet empire is attributed to which factor? a. imperialism b. democratic rule c. ethnic tension d. communism
What is c. ethnic tension
400
In January 1998, with the help of a strong economy, President Clinton A. was able to put federal money toward welfare reform programs. B. introduced a program to increase federal budget spending. C. managed to create a strong national health care program. D. submitted the first balanced budget in nearly 25 years.
What is D. submitted the first balanced budget in nearly 25 years.
400
Solidarity is the name for the Polish trade union federation, which was founded in September 1980. How was Solidarity different from other trade union federations in Poland? a. People of all trades could join and hold active membership. b. It was a trade union organized by the Polish government. c. It was a non-communist trade union in a communist country. d.The union was the first to have members from multiple races.
What is c. It was a non-communist trade union in a communist country.
400
Which country did Iraq invade in 1990, leading to the outbreak of the Persian Gulf War? a. Syria b. Iran c. Saudi Arabia d. Kuwait
What is d. Kuwait
400
Who was the Soviet leader that came to power in 1985? a. Nikita Khrushchev b. Joseph Stalin c. Vladimir Putin d. Mikhail Gorbachev
What is d. Mikhail Gorbachev
400
Which of the following describes the Dayton Agreement of 1995? a. The state of Bosnia was divided into two regions. b. United Nation troops were ordered to Bosnia. c. Bosnia was officially declared a Serbian region. d. The U.S. removed all active troops in Bosnia.
What is a. The state of Bosnia was divided into two regions. Bosnia and Herezegovina.
500
Many events took place during the Persian Gulf War that led to worldwide outrage and controversy. Which of the following best describes the event that took place on January 21, 1991, supposedly in an effort to hinder an invasion force of U.S. Marines? a. Iraq entered into a one day campaign of sustained bombing of military convoys. b. Iraq forced U.S. POWs to speak against the war in front of television cameras. c. Iraq attempted to gain control of chemical weapons to use against UN forces. d. Iraq spilled an estimated 400 million gallons of crude oil into the Persian Gulf.
What is d. Iraq spilled an estimated 400 million gallons of crude oil into the Persian Gulf.
500
Why did Lech Walesa, an electrician in a Polish shipyard, receive a Noble Peace Prize in 1983? a. He founded and led Solidarity, a group for worker's rights. b. He staged a nonviolent overthrow of the Polish government. c. His research was used to design faster submarines and ships. d. Walesa designed tools that ensured electrician's safety.
What is a. He founded and led Solidarity, a group for worker's rights. Solidarity- mutual support within a group.
500
Which of the following was the main reason for U.S. concern over the Persian Gulf War? a. The United States believed the war posed a threat to world oil supplies. b. The United States believed the war would make Iraq a hotbed for terrorism. c. The United States believed the Iraqi people were being mistreated. d. The United States believed the leader of Iraq should not be in power.
What is a. The United States believed the war posed a threat to world oil supplies.
500
What "sign" for the advancement of "freedom and peace" is President Reagan referring to in this speech? A. the removal of barbed wire barriers between Germany and the Soviet Union B. the removal of barriers dividing East and West Berlin, Germany C. the participation of Soviet athletes in the Los Angeles Summer Olympics D. the Soviet participation in Cold War negotiations in Berlin, Germany.
What is B. the removal of barriers dividing East and West Berlin, Germany
500
Haiti*Somalia*Bosnia*Lebanon Which of the descriptions best fits the diagram? a. countries that have been suspected of becoming a threat to America b. countries that have received economic or military protection from America c. countries that have attempted an attack on America d. countries that have been invaded by America and its allies
What is b. countries that have received economic or military protection from America
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