Modern America Test Review

Which of the following is true about technology in the modern U.S.?

• Its had a small impact on life

• It has changed many areas of life in America today

• Its development has been slow

• Not many people are affected by it

This image is an example of:

• Nuclear warfare

• Globalization

• Global climate change

• Terrorism

After 9/11, America invaded the nation of Afghanistan to strike back at the terrorists responsible for the attacks. This is an example of -

• Globalization

• Immigration Policy

• Foreign policy

• Intellectual property theft

Why is there LESS regional variation in America than there used to be?

• Very few people have Internet access

• Americans have access to the same entertainment and information

• National media is hard to create

• TV shows specialize in specific regions

What has the development of satellite technologies resulted in?

• Communication is more expensive

• People rely on the Post Office more

• Telecommunicates have decreased across the globe

• Cell phones, TV coverage, and GPS are available worldwide

Greater access to air conditioning has led to -

• Increased global pandemics

• Decreased life spans

• Large population growth in the South and Southwest

• More use of wind energy

What is one negative aspect of globalization?

• Outsourcing of American jobs

• Access to cheaper goods

• More communication between nations

• More options for consumers to buy

The COVID-19 crisis is an example of a

• Terrorism

• Pandemic

• Chemical warfare

• Globalization

Globalization has led to a rapid increase in:

• Usage of new slang terms

• Population density

• Local trade

• International trade

What is a positive aspect of globalization?

• Fewer jobs in America

• Americans have access to a wide variety of goods made in foreign nations

• More pollution throughout the globe

• American companies move to other nations