Quiz on the Presidency of George HW Bush

What was George H.W. Bush's background before becoming President?

• He was a war hero and a successful businessman

• He was a farmer and a professional athlete

• He was a scientist and a musician

• He was a lawyer and a university professor

Who did George HW Bush choose as his vice presidential candidate?

• Lloyd Bentsen

• Dan Quayle

• Michael Dukakis

• Jesse Jackson

Which event marked the end of the Cold War during Bush's presidency?

• The Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia

• The Berlin Wall coming down

• All of the above

• The collapse of the Soviet Union

What was the result of the first Iraq war?

• A military success for the US

• A military success for Iraq

• A stalemate with no clear winner

• A diplomatic resolution without military action

What major issue contributed to George HW Bush's loss in the re-election bid?

• The tax increase

• The Rodney King riots

• The Gulf War

• The recession

Which legislation was passed during George HW Bush's presidency?

• The Family and Medical Leave Act

• All of the above

• The Americans With Disabilities Act

• Expanded funding for Head Start and welfare

What event revealed racial tensions in the US during Bush's presidency?

• The collapse of the Soviet Union

• The end of the Cold War

• The Gulf War

• The Rodney King riots

What was the unemployment rate during the recession in the early 1990s?

• 9.8%

• 5.3%

• 12.2%

• 7.5%

Who was George HW Bush's challenger in the Republican Primary for the 1992 election?

• Ross Perot

• Michael Dukakis

• Pat Buchanan

• Jesse Jackson

What was the main reason for George HW Bush's loss in the 1992 election?

• Lack of support from evangelical Christians

• The recession

• The Gulf War

• The tax increase