Modern America Review

Which option contributed to the trend shown on this graph?

• A military response to a terrorist attack

• A desire to stop the spread of communisim

• The development of weapons of mass destruction

• The resurgence of ethnic cleansing policies

Which response correctly replaces the question mark on this list?

• Imposed economic sanctions on Israel

• Provided humanitarian support to Iran

• Conducted military operations in Afghanistan

• Declared war against Pakistan

Why did the United States fight in the Persian Gulf War?

• Iraq needed help resisting a communist revolution.

• Iraq supplied weapons to al-Qaeda terrorists

• Iraq invaded and occupied Kuwait

• Iraq financed the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

What was the initial response to the U.S. government to the attacks of Sept. 11th, 2001?

• To impose economic sanctions on Libya for sponsoring terrorist activities

• To begin military operations in Afghanistan

• To reopen military bases in Europe that had been closed after the Cold War

• To form a coalition to eliminate training bases in pakistan

How did President Bush attempt to complete the mission described above?

• By overthrowing a dictator in north Korea

• By fighting a global war on terrorism

• By offering assistance to refugees escaping genocide

• By supporting the Arab Spring movement

Which of the following resulted from the U.S.-led military coalition's engagement in the Persian Gulf War?

• The Shah of Iran was overthrown

• Saddam Hussein was forced from power

• The nation of Kuwait was liberated

• Iraqi Kurds were granted equal rights

Which headline describes an event that resulted from the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11th, 2001?

• "Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations Resume"

• "Debt Crisis Shakes European Union"

• "Russia Increases Petroleum Exports"

• "Troops Deployed to Afghanistan"

Which action was a goal of President Barack Obama's administration?

• Introducing reforms to health care insurance

• Easing restrictions for gun ownership

• Reducing regulations for offshore drilling

• Requiring women to register for the draft

What was the primary goal of the 2009 Affordable Care Act?

• To eliminate state medical programs

• To expand access to health insurance

• To nationalize medical care for the elderly

• To ease restrictions on healthcare providers

How have major parties reacted to the scenario described above?

• By suing third parties in court for campaign-finance violations

• By persuading the third parties to present a new platform

• By addressing the issues raised by the third parties

• By preventing third parties from holding conventions