Social Studies Worksheet: US History and Modern Economy

Front

Which describes the US concern about Iraq invading Saudi Arabia during the first Gulf War?

Back

The US was concerned about the security of oil supplies.

Front

Who was the leader of Al Qaeda during the attacks of September 11, 2001?

Back

Osama bin Laden

Front

The purpose of the Department of Homeland Security was to:

Back

protect the United States from terrorist attacks and respond to natural disasters

Front

What's the Federal organization in charge of creating safety measures to prevent attacks on US soil?

Back

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Front

The main crop in South Carolina was: Tobacco, Cotton, Rice, Indigo

Back

Cotton

Front

GMOs are:

Back

Genetically Modified Organisms

Front

Technology affected the textile industry by:

Back

Increasing production speed and efficiency

Front

What's the internet?

Back

The Internet connects computers worldwide.

Front

The global marketplace impacted America and South Carolina by:

Back

Increasing trade and economic opportunities

Front

NAFTA was created for which of the following purposes? Options: To promote free trade between the US, Canada, and Mexico, To establish a single currency in North America, To create a military alliance in North America, To restrict trade between North American countries

Back

To promote free trade between the US, Canada, and Mexico