Which U.S. policy would Palestinian supporters of the Palestinian Liberation Organization have most likely preferred?
© continued U.S. support for Israel
O support for a peace treaty between Ismel, Egypt, and Palestine O military aid to Yasir Arafat for the fight against Israel
O support for the overthrow of Yasir Arafat in favor of a democratic government
Support for a peace treaty between Israel, Egypt, and Palestine.
Only two camps exist. There can be no middle ground in an apocalyptic (violent and finall showdown between Islam and the forces of evil," defined not merely as
"the West" but also Muslims that do not share al-Qaida's vision of *true Islam!"
Violence by Muslims in the defense of Islam is the only solution. Peaceful existence with the West is a dangerous illusion.
Muslim governments that cooperate with the West and that have not imposed
Sharia law are religiously unacceptable and must be violently overthrow.
- U.S. Department of State. "The Spread of a Poisonous Worldview: Elements of Al-Qa-ida's Ideology"
Use the guote to answer the question.
18. Which of the following groups best fits this description of terrorist enemies provided by the
U.S. State Department?
O internal jihadists
O external jihadists
Othe Northern Alliance
O political isolationists
External jihadists.
the text. you read this about U.S, policy in the Middle East:
The United States had strong ties to North Africa and Southwest Asia. This region lies where the continents of Africa. Asia, and Europe meet. It is a region inhabited by Jews, Christians, and Muslims. As in past years. old conflicts in this region continued after 2000, and new conflicts emerged. The United States was a close ally of Israel, a mainly Jewish nation. At the same time, the U.S. economy relied on the oil production of Muslim nations, such as Saudi Arabia. The United States tried to resolve conflicts in this region. It remained committed to supporting democracy, its allies, and its own national interests.
Use the passage to ariswer the guestion.
19. Based on information in the passage, what generalization about U.S. policy in the region described is best supported?
O The United States has often intervened in Middle Eastern religious conflicts.
O U.S. leaders naust carefully balance competing goals
O U.S. energy needs mostly shape foreign policy in the Middle East.
© The United States has repeatedly changed its approach to the region.
U.S. leaders must carefully balance competing goals.
How were U.S. interventions in Somalia and Northern Ireland most similar? (1 potr)
OU.S, troops fought alongside U.N, forces in both places.
O U.S, policy worked to end conflicts between local groups in both places.
O U.S. efforts successfully ended civil rights and ethnic conflicts in both places,
U.S. policy worked to end conflicts between local groups in both places.
What term would best describe the relationship between Israelis and Palestinians? (1 point)
O friendly
O prosperous
O hostile © distant
Hostile.
When the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates following the 2001 recession, what did more people start to do?
buy homes
O default on loans
O invest in dot-coms
O sell stock shares
(1 poin
23. Which of the following best summarizes the impact of the 2007 recession in the United States?
© It was a fairly shout recession and its effects were felt only by the very poor.
O The recovery was long and difficult, with high unemployment.
• It affected older, experienced workers more severely than young workers.
© The recession caused state and local goveruments to hire more people.
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24. How did Congressional political gridlock: during President Obama's administration affect
(I poin
government?
O It gave lobbyists and interest groups increased influence to swing votes,
• It prevented budget deficits, since no new spending could be implemented.
© It forced the government to cut spending, since Congress would not approve any new spending.
O It made passing laws extremely difficult by discouraging compromise.
25. Which of the following is a positive effect of biotechnology on agriculture? (I point)
O It helps create more etficient barvest machinery.
O It helps produce hardier plants.
O It results in agriculture that requires more farm labor, increasing employment.
O It allows computerized planting and harvesting of crops.