George H.W. Bush & the End of the Cold War Video & Quiz

Who was George HW Bush's opponent in the 1988 presidential election?

• Jesse Jackson

• Michael Dukakis

• Lloyd Bentsen

• Dan Quayle

What was George HW Bush's famous pledge during his presidential campaign?

• "Make America Great Again!"

• "Change We Can Believe In!"

• "Yes We Can!"

• "Read my lips, No New Taxes!"

Which war did George HW Bush lead the United States into during his presidency?

• The Vietnam War

• The Korean War

• World War II

• The Gulf War

What major global event ended during George HW Bush's presidency?

• The Space Race

• World War I

• The Cold War

• The Great Depression

What was the outcome of the 1992 presidential election for George HW Bush?

• He decided not to run.

• He was impeached before the election.

• He lost to Bill Clinton.

• He won re-election.

What significant act did Congress pass in 1991?

• The Americans With Disabilities Act

• The Patriot Act

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Affordable Care Act

What was a major domestic issue that George HW Bush faced during his presidency?

• The opioid crisis

• A recession

• The housing market crash

• The dot-com bubble

Who was George HW Bush's Vice President?

• Dan Quayle

• Dick Cheney

• Al Gore

• Joe Biden

What was one of the reasons for George HW Bush's high approval ratings during his presidency?

• The creation of the internet

• The legalization of marijuana

• The end of the Cold War

• Universal healthcare implementation

What was a significant international policy achievement during George HW Bush's presidency?

• The signing of the NAFTA agreement

• The establishment of the European Union

• The Kyoto Protocol

• The START I and START II treaties