USHC Unit 9 Test Review

How could the cartoon best be interpreted?

• The American school system is failing to meet students' needs.

• School integration has ruined education in America.

• Children should continue to rely on their parents after graduation.

• America should spend more money on their education system.

Why did President Bill Clinton send troops to Bosnia in 1995?

• to access valuable oil reserves

• to bring an end to civil war

• to prevent a communist takeover

• to create a democratic government

Why did the United States become involved in the Persian Gulf War?

• to obtain access to more oil in the Middle East

• to protect their ally, Kuwait, and maintain stability in an oil-rich region

• to overthrow the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein

• to limit the spread of terrorist camps across the Middle Eastern region

What effect did the Iran-Contra scandal have on Ronald Reagan's presidency?

• It had little effect on his popularity and ability to get legislation passed.

• Like Watergate, it severely eroded trust in the presidency and ruined his career.

• It created a sense of pessimism and malaise in America.

• It made him more well-liked because he took responsibility and apologized.

What conclusion is supported by this information?

• Economic issues from the late 1800s are no longer relevant in modern society.

• The government continues to use laissez- faire policies to encourage economic growth.

• New laws need to be written to account for business practices in the 21st century.

• The government continues to place regulations on economic activity.

What event is Valtman referencing in this cartoon?

• the dissolution of the Soviet Union

• the fall of China to communism

• the destruction of the Berlin Wall

• the Paris Accords ending the Vietnam War

What argument was used to counter Senator Kerry's claim?

• NAFTA would cause American jobs to move to Mexico.

• NAFTA created alliances with communist countries.

• NAFTA would force corporations to pay higher wages to their unskilled workers.

• NAFTA would force the United States to import more goods from Asian nations

Why would the AFL-CIO support the message of this button?

• It believed the trade agreement would result in American jobs being outsourced to other countries.

• It believed workers would be forced to increase their hours to meet the demand for more American exports.

• It believed the need for labor unions would decrease since workers’ wages would likely go up.

• It believed the trade agreement would increase dependency on domestically produced goods.

Which title best describes the entries on this list?

• Long-Term Outcome of U.S. Cold War Objectives

• Effects of 21st Century International Events

• Strategies for Reducing the Federal Budget Deficit

• Benefits of 20th Century Communications Technologies

Based on this excerpt, which statement describes a benefit of the space program?

• Alternative energy sources can be adapted to reduce pollution.

• Mass transit systems are able to improve efficiency.

• New materials have applications that can benefit consumers.

• Management innovations are able to improve factory productivity.