STAAR EOC US History Questions: 1990s - 21st Century

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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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What was the initial response of the U.S. government to the attacks of September 11, 2001?

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To begin military operations in Afghanistan.

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How did President Bush attempt to complete the mission described above?

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By fighting a global war on terrorism.

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Which of the following resulted from the U.S.-led military coalition engagement in the Persian Gulf War? The Shah of Iran was overthrown. Saddam Hussein was forced from power. The nation of Kuwait was liberated. Iraqi Kurds were granted equal rights.

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The nation of Kuwait was liberated.

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Which headline describes an event that resulted from the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001? Options: “Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations Resume”, “Debt Crisis Shakes European Union”, “Russia Increases Petroleum Exports”, “Troops Deployed to Afghanistan”

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“Troops Deployed to Afghanistan”

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Which of the following best describes Ralph Nader’s effect on the election in Florida? He contested the recounting of election ballots in federal court., His presence as a third-party candidate discouraged voter turnout., He persuaded state officials to abandon the punch-card method of voting., His candidacy drew crucial votes away from the other candidates.

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His candidacy drew crucial votes away from the other candidates.

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How have major parties reacted to the scenario described above?

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By addressing the issues raised by the third parties.

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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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Barack Obama described his 2008 election victory in this manner because the election was the first in which —

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A minority candidate was elected president.