USHC Unit 8 Section 3 #1 - Wilson HS

What is the process by which national economies, politics, cultures, and societies mix with those of other nations around the world?

• Imperialism

• Globalization

• Totalitarianism

• Multiculturalism

Which of the following is NOT an economic issue faced by the United States in contemporary history?

• The decline of immigrant labor coming into the United States

• Mechanization and globalization have led to a loss of manufacturing jobs

• The economic burden of the retiring Baby Boomers on health care and Social Security

• The decline of the American education system

During the last several decades of American history, where are a majority of immigrants to the United States coming from?

• Western Europe

• Southern Europe

• Central and South America

• Canada

Which of the following was the most significant economic success of the Clinton administration?

• United States removal from NAFTA

• Rebirth of American manufacturing

• Energy independency with the reduction of environmental policies on fossil fuels

• Balanced budget

Which of the following best identifies why President Clinton was impeached in 1998?

• Perjury and obstruction of justice

• Whitewater Scandal

• Violation of the Tenure in Office Acy

• Inciting violence in response to thr Republican's "Contract With America"

What was the controversy surrounding the 2000 presidential election?

• No candidate won a majority of the electoral vote

• Several Southern states submitted duplicate electoral votes

• The vice president's refusal to approve the electoral vote results

• The recount of the votes in Florida

What was the name of the economic alliance established between the United States, Canada, and Mexico to remove all trade restrictions in the name of economic growth and prosperity?

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

• European Union (EU)

• World Trade Organization (WTO)

• North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

What became the focus of the foreign policy of the United States after the conclusion of the Cold War?

• Containment

• Isolationism

• Imperialism

• Global peace

How did the events of 9/11 impact the foreign policy of the United States?

• The return to isolationism

• The return to containment

• The new focus on eliminating terrorism

• The return to imperialistic goals in Asia

What is the economic goal of Reaganomics, also known as supply-side economics?

• Reduce taxation to stimulate economic growth

• Increase tariffs to limit imports in order to develop American manufacturing

• Increase taxes to provide greater assistance programs to the people to contribute to economic success

• Eliminate all trade barriers to stimulate overseas American trande