THE 1980’s EARLY 21st CENTURY PRACTICE
How were Ronald Reagan’s Cold War policies different from those of previous presidents?
A.
Reagan engaged in brinksmanship, while other presidents preferred a more distant, removed approach.
B.
Reagan believed in a smaller military, while other presidents engaged in an escalating arms race.
C.
Reagan favored military engagement, while other presidents avoided it after losing the Vietnam War.
D.
Reagan argued for better relations with Latin America, while other presidents avoided these countries
Drag each example of the United States’ involvement in foreign conflicts to the correct description and consequences of those conflicts.
Grenada
The Iran-Contra Affair
Lebanon
Nicaragua
The Reagan administration sold weapons to Iraq to help them in the conflict against their neighbor.
The CIA equipped and trained a small group that opposed Communism but supported an authoritarian regime.
The U.S. invaded a small Caribbean island, which was meant to send a message to Marxists.
The administration sent troops to restore order after an Israeli invasion, and 200 Americans were killed.
Which of the following was a limitation in George H.W. Bush’s presidency?
A.
George H.W. Bush had promised not to levy any new taxes.
B.
George H.W. Bush had to guide the country through attacks on U.S. soil.
C.
George H.W. Bush believed that legal immigration should be very limited.
D.
George H.W. Bush struggled with escalating tensions with the Soviet Union.
The following events are developments in the Middle East that affected United States foreign policy during George H.W. Bush’s administration. Place them in the order in which they occurred, with the earliest on top.
Operation Desert Storm was immediately successful.
George Bush helped form an international coalition to oppose Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait.
Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait.
Tensions in the Middle East grew because of oil prices.
Drag each accomplishment from the Clinton administration to its description. Each choice will be used once.
Budget
Trade
Economy
Working Families
The United States experienced the longest period of economic and job growth in its history.
Clinton strongly supported the expanded EITC for families just over the poverty line.
Congress raised taxes for the rich, lowered taxes for the poor, and gave tax breaks to small businesses
Clinton supported NAFTA, an agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
How did technology impact society during the Clinton era?
A.
Computers were invented and used in the United States Department of Defense.
B.
The Internet and computers became available in homes, schools, and offices.
C.
Computer gaming became widespread and popular during this time.
D.
Social media changed how people got their news and information.
How did President Bill Clinton envision the U.S. role in world politics?
A.
Clinton argued for a show of strength to discourage the spread of Communism.
B.
Clinton actively worked to grow the U.S. military presence internationally.
C.
Clinton avoided the U.S. being involved in conflicts around the world.
D.
Clinton wanted the U.S. to use its military strength to preserve peace.
Why were the results of the 2000 presidential election controversy?
A.
The Democratic candidate was investigated for interfering in the election.
B.
The Republican primary created debate and disagreement within the party.
C.
The margin of victory in Florida was small and a recount was not completed.
D.
The close result was unexpected, and some states were predicted incorrectly.
The following events occurred on September 11, 2001. Drag them into the order in which they occurred, with the earliest on top.
Both buildings of the World Trade Center collapsed, killing thousands of people.
Hijacked planes flew into the Pentagon and crashed into a field in Pennsylvania.
Hijackers flew two airplanes into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.
President George W. Bush promised that those responsible would be brought to justice.
Americans have many questions tonight. Americans are asking, who attacked our country? The evidence we have gathered all points to a collection of loosely affiliated terrorist organizations known as Al Qaeda. They are some of the murderers indicted for bombing American Embassies in Tanzania and Kenya and responsible for bombing the U.S.S. Cole. Al Qaida is to terror what the Mafia is to crime. But its goal is not making money. Its goal is remaking the world and imposing its radical beliefs on people everywhere.
The terrorists practice a fringe form of Islamic extremism that has been rejected by Muslim scholars and the vast majority of Muslim clerics, a fringe movement that s the peaceful teachings of Islam.The terrorists' directive commands them to kill Christians and Jews, to kill all Americans, and make no distinctions among military and civilians, including women and children. ...
Americans are asking, how will we fight and win this war? We will direct every resource at our command—every means of diplomacy, every tool of intelligence, every instrument of law enforcement, every financial influence, and every necessary weapon of war—to the disruption and to the defeat of the global terror network.
This war will not be like the war against Iraq a decade ago, with a decisive liberation of territory and a swift conclusion. It will not look like the air war above Kosovo 2 years ago, where no ground troops were used and not a single American was lost in combat.
Our response involves far more than instant retaliation and isolated strikes. Americans should not expect one battle but a lengthy campaign, unlike any other we have ever seen. It may include dramatic strikes, visible on TV, and covert operations, secret even in success. We will starve terrorists of funding, turn them one against another, drive them from place to place, until there is no refuge or no rest. And we will pursue nations that provide aid or safe haven to terrorism. Every nation, in every region, now has a decision to make: Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists. From this day forward, any nation that continues to harbor or support terrorism will be regarded by the United States as a hostile regime.
Our Nation has been put on notice: We are not immune from attack. We will take defensive measures against terrorism to protect Americans. Today dozens of Federal departments and agencies, as well as State and local governments, have responsibilities affecting homeland security. These efforts must be coordinated at the highest level.
Read the following excerpt from a speech by George W. Bush to a joint session of Congress in September of 2001. Select the highlighted example that shows the challenges of the war on terrorism.
Which of these was a key accomplishment of President George W. Bush’s administration?
A.
capturing Osama bin Laden for his role in the 9/11 attacks
B.
funding the public school system at record levels
C.
cutting taxes as part of supply-side economics
D.
balancing the federal budget through cuts
Drag each description to the correct accomplishment of President Barack Obama. Each choice will only be used once.
expanded preschool, increased the amount available through Pell Grants, and lowered rates on student loans
provided all Americans with access to affordable health insurance, including those with pre-existing conditions through the Affordable Care Act
pumped $800 billion into the economy through tax cuts and jobs programs through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
took executive action to protect the children of undocumented immigrants through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program
Economic Recovery
Education Policy
Healthcare Reform
Immigration Policy
Here’s the other half of the questions
11. Why were the results of the 2000 presidential election controversy
C- the margin of victory
12. The following events occurred on September 11, 2001, drag them into order with the earliest on top
-hijakers flew two planes into twin towers
-both buildings collapsed
-hijakers planes flew into the pentagon
-president George w bush promised
13. Read the following excerpt from a speech by George w bush, select the highlighted example
B- Americans should not expect one battle
14. Which of these was a key accomplishment of president George w bush’s administration
C- cutting taxes as part of supply side economics
15. Drag each description to the correct accomplishment of president Barack Obama
Economic recovery- pumped 800$
Education policy- expanded preschool
Healthcare reform- provided all Americans
Immigration policy- took executive action
16. What was the impact of the Supreme Court decision citizens United v. Federal election commission
A- the decision made it legal for corporations and other political groups to spend unlimited funds
17. How has globalization changed supply chains for the us
C- the manufacturing process takes place
18. Read the following excerpt from a speech president Barack Obama delivered, select the two highlighted examples
-over the last 25 years, despite the real and troubling areas
19. Use the cause and effect chart to answer the question
B- congress did not ratify the Kyoto protocol
20. Why did the us get in a conflict with Iran over oil in 1973
B- the us is dependent on countries
21. How did mobile technology change in the twenty first century
B- it advanced so that cell phones
22. Drag each description to the correct person
Hilary Clinton- first female presidential
Thur good Marshall- first African American Supreme Court justice
Nancy pelosi- first female speaker
Col powell- first African American to be named Secretary of State
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I took one for the team and did the 1980s early 21st century practice so here’s the answers
1. Which of the following was a reason for the growth of the moral majority select two correct answers.
C,D- many voters were displeased, some voters opposed the legalization
2. Which of these statements is true about reaganomics?
D- Reagan cut income taxes
3. The following events occurred during the Reagan administration, place them in order with the earliest on top
-the federal reserve
-bankruptcies
-the economy recovered
-weakening unions caused
4. How were Ronald Reagan’s Cold War policies different from previous presidents
C- Reagan favored military engagement
5. Drag each example of the United States involvement in foreign conflict to the correct description
The Reagan administrator- the Iran contra affair
The CIA equipped and trained- Nicaragua
The us invaded a small Caribbean- Grenada
The administration sent troops- Lebanon
6. Which of the following was a limitation in George h.w. Bush’s presidency
A- George h.w bush had promised
7. The following events are developments in the Middle East, place them in order with the earliest on top
-tensions in the Middle East
-sassan Hussein invaded Kuwait
-George bush helped
-operation desert storm
8. Drag each accomplishment from the Clinton administration to its description
The United States- economy
Clinton strongly supported- working family’s
Congress raised taxes- budget
Clinton supported nafta- trade
9. How did technology impact society during the Clinton era
B- the internet and computers became
10. How did president bill clinton envision the us role in world politics
D- Clinton wanted the us to use it’s military strength