Modern Era Review

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What was a direct result of the U.S. allowing the Sha to enter the U.S. to receive medical treatment? Options: U.S. sold weapons to Iran, U.S. started the "Just Say No" campaign, Iranian Nationalist raided the U.S. embassy taking American hostages, O.P.E.C. placed an oil embargo on the U.S.

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Iranian Nationalist raided the U.S. embassy taking American hostages

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What was a direct result of the U.S. involvement in the Persian Gulf War?

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Kuwait was liberated

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Why was Reaganomics known as "Trickle Down" economics?

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provided tax breaks for the wealthy

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Which event in 2001 sparked the Global War on Terror led by the U.S. ?

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Al Qaeda's attack on 9/11

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Which U.S. President was in office when Iranian Nationalists stormed the U.S. Embassy in Iran and took Americans hostage for 444 days?

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Jimmy Carter

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Which U.S. President was in office when the American's were released from the Iranian-Hostage Crisis?

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Ronald Reagan

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Which event resulted in U.S. sending troops to Afghanistan and attacking al Queda's headquarters?

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attacks on 9/11 by al Queda

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Which controversial law was passed by the U.S after 9/11 that was deemed vital to the Global War on Terror?

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U.S.A. Patriot Act

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Which natural disaster caused severe flooding and damage to New Orleans as a result of their levee system failing in 2005?

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Hurricane Katrina

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What event took place after U.S. Marines were placed in Beirut to assist the Lebanese Government in achieving stability?

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U.S. Marine barracks were bombed by Iranian Nationalist