21 Century

What began the initial vote recount in Florida?

• The margin of votes between candidates was small.

• George W. Bush requested the recount.

• The Supreme Court ordered the state to recount the votes..

• There was no recount in Florida

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Bush served as the ____________ of Texas from 1995 to 1999.

• governor

• secretary of state

• treasurer

• attorney general

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How many planes were hijacked in the September 11th terrorist attacks?

• two

• three

• four

• five

It wasn’t just Americans who lost their lives. Nearly 3,000 people from more than ______ countries were killed in the September 11 attacks.

• 80

• 90

• 100

• 120

In which country did the members of Al-Qaeda seek refuge?

• Iraq

• Iran

• Afghanistan

• Pakistan

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Which of the following was NOT one of President Bush’s demands to the Taliban government?

• Release every foreign prisoner held in Afghanistan.

• Immediately close every terrorist training camp within Afghanistan.

• Give the United States full access to terrorist training camps for inspection.

• Allow the United States to search for weapons of mass destruction.

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Which act was designed to expand the powers of the government in order to improve its security?

• Patriot Act

• Homeland Security Act

• War on Terror Act

• Obstruct Terrorism Act

What justification did the U.S. government use to invade Iraq?

• They thought Osama bin Laden was hiding in Iraq.

• They thought the Iraqi government was pursuing weapons of mass destruction.

• They wanted to liberate the Iraqi people.

• They thought Iraq possessed rich oil fields

Which state was Barack Obama a senator of before being elected president?

• Arizona

• Illinois

• New York

• Hawaii

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About how many Americans own smartphones today?

• 75 percent

• 80 percent

• 85 percent

• 90 percent