AP U.S. History: Economic and Technological Transformations (1980-Present)

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What period does Unit 9 of the AP U.S. History curriculum cover?

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1980-present

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Which company was one of the first to create a computer for home use?

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Apple

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What was a major effect of the internet on the music industry?

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Transformation of business models

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Which sector saw a sharp increase as manufacturing declined in the U.S.?

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Service

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What year did the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) facilitate outsourcing?

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1994

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What action by President Reagan significantly impacted labor unions?

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Firing striking air traffic controllers

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What percentage of American jobs are in the service sector as mentioned in the video?

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71%

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Where is most manufacturing work outsourced according to the video?

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China

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By what percentage did the wealth of the top 1% of American households increase from 1979 to 2007?

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275%

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What is a major reason for the stagnation of middle-class wages?

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Outsourcing and tax restructuring