90's and Today Test (L)

What immediate impact did this image have on U.S. foreign policy?

• U.S. became involved in Afghanistan to capture the group responsible

• U.S. removed Saddam Hussein from power for invading Kuwait

• The U.S declared an official war on communism

• The U.S negotiated an agreement for Iran to stop building nuclear weapons

Which of the following BEST completes this diagram?

• Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

• North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement

• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization

What does the following image best reflect?

• Diffusion of American culture

• Popularity of the McDonald's franchise

• Chinese prefer McDonald's to Burger King

• The lack of diversity in China

Determine which description explains the significance of the 2008 presidential election. Choose THREE correct answers.

• Historic voter turnout

• First minority elected as President

• Candidates raised more money than in any other election

• Ralph Nader won as a third-party candidate

• George W. Bush won after a recount in Florida

What was the result of the Persian Gulf War?

• Saddam Hussein was removed from Kuwait

• Saddam Hussein was placed on trial and then executed

• The Soviet Union helped finance Iraq’s nuclear program

• It led to the death of Osama bin Laden

A result of President Bush’s global “War on Terror” the U.S. became involved in -

• Israel to destroy Al-Qaeda bases and find Osama bin Laden

• conflicts in Kuwait, Israel, and China

• foreign wars in Afghanistan and Iraq

• bringing an end to communism in the Soviet Union

Which of the following BEST completes this diagram?

• Internet

• Cyber security

• Silicon chips

• Mass production

Which of the following is an example of the best benefits of the internet?

• Easily accessing definitions of words on Google

• A working mother taking online classes to fit her busy schedule

• Allowing people to be anonymous when meeting others

• Personal information is easily accessible by hackers

What has been a benefit of the use of robotics?

• The elimination or decline of human labor

• Increased costs for the employer

• Increased productivity in manufacturing

• Accessible to larger corporations rather than small businesses

What was a leading cause for the flooding in New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina?

• Lake Pontchartrain reached record high levels

• The bridge crossing the Mississippi River was damaged

• The city is located by the mouth of the Gulf of Mexico

• New Orleans was built below sea level