Foreign
Domestic
21st Century
ETC
All about Mrs. J
100
Which set of characteristics best reflects changes to American society through the 1990s into the early 2000s?
1)An economic decline and a withdrawal from foreign interventions
2)A steady economic expansion and a focus on domestic civil rights issues
3) A swiftly changing economy and a major shift in the focus of foreign policy
4) A rapid economic expansion and rising tensions with communist government
3) A swiftly changing economy and a major shift in the focus of foreign policy
100
The USA PATRIOT Act, passed after the September 11, 2001 attacks, was designed to help law enforcement intercept terrorists. Some lawmakers opposed this law because they were concerned that it —
could result in violations of citizens' constitutional rights
100
Based on the data in the table, what factors contribute most to a movie’s success in the 21st century?
Globalization has made it more important for movies to appeal to a diverse international audience.(With more people from other countries movies get more money)
100
Obama Elected President as Racial Barrier Falls
—New York Times, November 5, 2008
The reported election eliminated a racial barrier because it was the election of the first —
African American
100
How many kids do I have?
2
200
In which year did the government of the Soviet Union collapse to end the Cold War?
1991
200
The impeachment of President Clinton resulted in —
a decline of public trust in government
200
What has been the most likely impact of American motion pictures on cultures around the
world?
Many people have incorporated aspects of American culture into their own culture.
200
Greenpeace and the Sierra Club are social and political advocacy organizations that favor legislation with the goal of —
Protecting and improving the environment
200
What is my favorite color?
Any color of blue will suffice
300
Why did the focus of U.S foreign policy in the early twenty-first century shift to combating terrorism? REMEMBER 21st century is 2000s...
Terrorists attacked buildings in New York City and Washington, D.C.
300
What was the intended purpose of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009?
To improve economic conditions during a recession
300
- The largest McDonald's in the world is located in Beijing
- American rock is the third most popular type of music in Germany
- Washington Redskins' cheerleaders trained India’s first cheerleading squad
- Hip-hop music is popular in Egypt
- Coca-Cola has sponsored the Football League of England
What is the best title for the above list?
American Culture Influences the World
300
Which geographic factor contributed most to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans?
Much of the city is below sea level
300
How many years have I been at Aubrey?
4
400
Which is the main reason many immigrants from Latin America take the risk of entering the United States illegally? Many immigrants from Latin America take the risk of entering the United States illegally in order to —
Flee economic instability and violence seek out U.S. economic opportunities
400
Which of the following resulted from the U.S. Supreme Court decision to end the recounting of Florida ballots in the 2000 presidential election?
George W. Bush was awarded Florida’s electors and the overall electoral vote.
400
Amazon currently uses some 1,000 robots by Kiva Systems, a company it bought for $775 million in 2012, to fill its customers' orders. Now CNN reports that Amazon will have 10,000 robots doing the same by the end of this year.
CEO Jeff Bezos revealed the plan to double down on robotics during a shareholder meeting and emphasized that despite the popular sci-fi theme of robotic uprising, no humans will lose their jobs as a result of the increased robotic workforce.
—Dylan Love, “Amazon Will Have 10,000 Robots Filling Customer Orders By The End Of The Year”,
Business Insider, May 2014
www.businessinsider.com (accessed December 1, 2014)
According to the news report, how have robotics been used to increase the productivity of Amazon?
Robots are supplementing human labor.
400
- First Lady of the United States
- U.S. Senator for the State of New York
- U.S. Secretary of State
Which of the following individuals' accomplishments are listed in the box?
Hillary Clinton
400
How many siblings if any do I have?
1
500
NAFTA created the world's largest free trade area, which now links 450 million people producing $17 trillion worth of goods and services. Trade between the United States and its NAFTA partners has soared since the agreement entered into force. U.S. goods and services trade with NAFTA totaled $1.2 trillion in 2012 (latest data available). Exports totaled $597 billion; Imports totaled $646 billion. The U.S. goods and services trade deficit with NAFTA was $49 billion in 2012.The United States has $1.1 trillion in total (two ways) goods trade with NAFTA countries (Canada and Mexico) during 2013. Goods exports totaled $527 billion; Goods imports totaled $613 billion. The U.S. goods trade deficit with NAFTA was $86 billion in 2013. Trade in services with NAFTA (exports and imports) totaled $134 billion in 2012 (latest data available). Services exports were $89 billion; Services imports were $45 billion. The U.S. services trade surplus with NAFTA was $44 billion in 2012.
—North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Office of the United States Trade Representative.
http://www.ustr.gov (accessed December 1, 2014)
According to the report, one way that NAFTA has changed trade relations between the U.S. and its neighbors is by
creating a trade deficit in goods in the United States
500
Which field of innovation has likely had the greatest effect on increased productivity and the improved standard of living in the United States during the latter half of the twentieth century?
Information technology
500
How does the free enterprise system contribute to technological innovations?
Consumers demand new products that perform better and more efficiently than previous products.
500
Why was the appointment of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court historic?
She is the first Hispanic to serve in this position.
500
What is my favorite period of the day?
7th!