Unit 10 Review Game: 1990s-Modern America

Why did President Ronald Reagan push for a large increase in military spending in the early 1980s?

• He believed it would put economic pressure on the struggling Soviet Union

• He wanted to be remembered as the strongest president in history

• He was trying to match the Soviet Union’s nuclear weapons exactly

• He preferred nuclear weapons over traditional military forces

Which event played a direct role in bringing the Cold War to an end?

• Communist governments fell across Eastern Europe

• The U.S. supported South Vietnam’s government

• Nixon reopened relations with China

• McCarthy investigated suspected communists in Hollywood

How did the United States respond to the end of the Cold War? (Select all that apply)

• The U.S. gave financial support to new governments in Eastern Europe

• The U.S. supported democratic and economic reforms in these countries

• The U.S. shut down all military bases in Asia

• The U.S. focused on changing labor laws in entertainment industries

All of the following have been challenges the US has faced since the September 11th attacks EXCEPT

• Preventing future terrorist attacks in the U.S.

• Responding to instability in the Middle East

• Balancing safety with individual rights

• Competing in the Cold War arms race

How did the United States respond to the September 11 attacks?

• By expanding nuclear weapons programs

• By ending trade with former Soviet nations

• By avoiding involvement in global conflicts

• By taking military action against countries linked to terrorism

Which law was passed in 2001 to improve national security and fight terrorism?

• The Espionage Act

• The USA PATRIOT Act

• The Social Security Act

• The Federal Emergency Relief Act

How did the USA PATRIOT Act strengthen national security? Click all that apply.

• Allowed government agencies to share information more easily

• Increased funding for border and immigration enforcement

• Expanded privacy protections for citizens

• Created stricter tax penalties

What is one economic result of globalization in the United States?

• Service jobs have sharply declined

• The U.S. has a large trade surplus

• Many factories have moved overseas

• Labor unions have gained more power

How has international trade affected the United States since the 1990s?

• Technology has slowed due to stricter borders

• Manufacturing jobs have increased nationwide

• Imports have grown as foreign goods became cheaper

• More workers are employed in agriculture

Which type of job has decreased in the U.S. since the early 1990s?

• Healthcare

• Food service

• Manufacturing

• Information technology