9th Test Review

Which below controversy involved the illegal sale of weapons to Iran?

• Iranian Hostage Crisis

• Watergate Scandal

• Iran-Contra Affair

• Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal

This is the country of Iraq. Please remember that.

• Alright.

• Don't select this answer choice.

Why did the US invade Afghanistan?

• There's this AMAZING falafel place in Kandahar. It's literally to die for.

• Oil?

• To oust the Taliban and hunt down al-Qaeda

• Saudi Arabia asked us to as a way to defend their border

New Orleans floods so badly during Hurricane Katrina because of its low elevation relative to the ocean and poorly built levee (anti-flooding) systems.

There's no question. I'm just teaching you this here because I forgot to mention it in class. Oops :/

• This event will lead to Kanye West proclaiming that, "George Bush doesn't care about black people" on live television.

• This is the correct answer.

How does Bill Gates impact the world?

• Founds Amazon

• Makes the first electric vehicles

• Revolutionizes the technology used in personal computers

• Founds the first private spaceship company

Why might a Senator from California not want the film industry to leave the state?

• It would lower film quality

• It would lead to a loss of jobs in California

• It would cause an economic boom

• It would make them sad

Which of these most closely aligns to the foreign policy of Ronald Reagan?

• America must be strong on the world stage

• The military draft is essential to US strength

• More nukes is better for world stability

• The military should not advance weapons technology

Which of these events would point to an increased scrutiny (observation or judgement) towards politician's personal lives?

• Iran-Contra Affair

• Watergate

• Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal

• Iran Hostage Crisis

How does Jimmy Carter assist in lessening tension in the Middle East?

• Camp David Accords

• Iran Hostage Crisis

• Treaty of Paris

• Iran-Contra Affair

How does the internet improve people's lives?

• Increases the reliability of available information

• Improves privacy for individuals

• Decreases the influence of advertisers

• Increased access to information