1975-2001 Social Studies Review

Why did Ronald Reagan give a speech in front of the Berlin Wall?

• He loved going to Berlin to visit the people there.

• He was going to demand that Mikhail Gorbachev tear it down.

• He felt safer by the wall, because it protected him.

• That is where all presidents give speeches.

When the Soviet Union collapsed, what major event came to an end?

• World War 1

• World War 2

• Cold War

• Spanish War

What group was responsible for the attacks on September 11, 2001

• Al-Qaeda

• Nazis

• Taliban

• Mongolians

Which buildings were attacked on September 11th?

• Statue of Liberty

• White House

• World Trade Center

• Pentagon

What is the reason our military invaded Afghanastan?

• The caused the attacks on September 11th.

• They wouldn't share their oil at a fair price.

• They refused to become allies with the United States during the war on terror.

• They allowed the terrorists to live in Afghanastan.

What is true about the internet?

• It makes it easier to communicate with people all over the world.

• It made it possible for people all over the world to be rich.

• It reduced conflicts that involved the military.

How has the internet helped businesses?

• Increased the prices of items.

• Stopped smaller businesses from trying to keep up with bigger businesses.

• Made it possible to sell and ship products and provide services top people all over the world.

Which technological innovation was MOST responsible for increases in business productivity and efficiency in the late twentieth century?

• satellites

• fried chicken

• computer

• car

What did the terroriest attacks on September 11th lead to?

• peace around the world

• the destruction of our military

• War on Terror

• The president retiring

What increased in the United States after the events of September 11, 2001? Select all that apply.

• fear of terrorism

• rioting

• national unity

• destruction of communist governments