STAAR US History Questions: 1990s - 21st Century (Updated)

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Which event prompted this speech by President Bush?

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The attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

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The main reason the United States launched military operations in Afghanistan in October 2001 was to —

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Destroy an international terrorist organization

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One reason the 2008 presidential election was historically significant is that it was the first time —

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An African American won the presidency.

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Which factor contributed most to the flooding in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina? Options: The location of the surrounding barrier islands., The city’s low elevation., The presence of offshore oil rigs., The buildup of silt in the Mississippi.

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The city’s low elevation.

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Which challenges prompted New York City to take these actions? Options: Increasing threats to large urban areas by foreign and domestic terrorism., A widening gap in income levels between socioeconomic groups in society., Escalating costs of providing health care and social services for senior citizens., Aging infrastructure and pollution caused by high population density.

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Aging infrastructure and pollution caused by high population density.

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The changes shown in these photographs most likely —

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Altered the makeup of natural ecosystems.

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Under the U.S. Constitution, the government may not take private property unless —

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The government pays the owner fair compensation for the land.

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How have these principles most affected U.S. markets?

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By stimulating consumer demand for products.

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Which of the following is most responsible for the differences shown on the table?
Options:
Robert L. Johnson’s creation of a major television network,
Tim Berners-Lee’s invention of the World Wide Web,
Jeff Bezos’ founding of Amazon.com,
Michael Dell’s use of just-in-time manufacturing

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Tim Berners-Lee’s invention of the World Wide Web

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What role did the Supreme Court play in this declaration?

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The court ruled on the constitutionality of the vote recount in Florida.