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This structure came down in the 1980s as a dramatic example of the changes occurring in Eastern Europe.
What is the Berlin Wall?
100
Several acts of terrorism were carried out against the U.S. by a group from the Middle East, al-Qaeda, on this date.
What is September 11, 2001?
200
The collapse of this nation ended the Cold War.
What is the Soviet Union?
200
The last President of the Soviet Union?
Who was Mikhail Gorbachev?
300
In 1991, the U.S. and other countries from the UN fought to stop Iraq from taking control of its neighbor, Kuwait. This fighting was known as the _________.
What is the Persian Gulf War?
300
He helped the economy by cutting regulations for businesses.  He also spent too much money on the military leaving the country in a deficit.
Who was President Ronald Reagan?
400

The struggle against organizations that use terror to threaten the U.S. or its allies is known as ______.

What is the War on Terrorism?
400
They helped end the Cold War by signing agreements with the Soviet Union to end the arms race.
Who are Presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush?
500

The development of these technological advancements has allowed Americans to better communicate, contact, and connect with people all over for business or personal reasons.

What is the computer and the Internet?

500
This person helped negotiate a peace agreement between Egypt and Israel called the Camp David Accords.  
Who was President Jimmy Carter?