Modern U.S. History 1976-2016

What is the purpose of NAFTA?

• To increase trade between all countries
• To help Canada become a more independent nation
• To eliminate the environmental issues between the nations involved

Trade between US, Mexico, and Canada has more than tripled since 1994.

• True
• False

As a result of NAFTA, many US manufacturers moved to Mexico where employees were cheaper and environmental standards were lower.

• True
• False

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What word best describes Ronald Reagan?

• Liberal
• Conservative

How was the Iran Hostage Crisis resolved?

• the hostages were all killed
• the hostages were released as part of the agreement ending the Vietnam War
• the hostages were freed upon Reagan's inauguration
• the Camp David Accords led Israel to release the hostages

The Cold War ended in 1991, when which country broke apart?

• China
• Kuwait
• Soviet Union
• Cuba

Which of the following best completes the diagram above -

• Pursue a policy of detente

• Reduce government regulation

• Increase trade with the Soviet Union

• Increase the money supply

Increased defense spending during the 1980s was mostly funded by -

• Cuts to domestic programs of aid to individuals

• Federal budget increases in human welfare

• Private investment

• Higher taxes

Ronald Reagan declared war on what?

• Terror
• Poverty
• Drugs
• AIDS

How did Ronald Reagan believe he could tackle the problem of stagflation facing the American economy in 1980?

• Increasing public spending on education and infrastructure

• Raising taxes of wealthier Americans

• Reducing taxes and relaxing federal regulations so that producers would create a larger supply of goods

• Increasing tariffs so that consumers would be encouraged to “Buy American!”