George HW Bush and the End of the Cold War: Crash Course USh #44

What significant event marked the beginning of the 1990s according to the text?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The Gulf War

• The end of the Cold War

• The election of George Herbert Walker Bush

What was George HW Bush's profession before becoming President?

• A movie actor

• An oil industry executive

• A lawyer

• A college professor

Which of the following treaties was mentioned as limiting the number of warheads during Bush's presidency?

• NPT

• START I

• INF Treaty

• CTBT

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

• Michael Dukakis

• Jimmy Carter

• Ronald Reagan

• Bill Clinton

What was the primary focus of George HW Bush's presidency?

• Economic reform

• Education

• Foreign policy

• Healthcare reform

Which country's invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War?

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• Iraq

• Kuwait

What was the outcome of the Rodney King trial that sparked riots in Los Angeles?

• The trial was postponed

• The policemen were acquitted

• The policemen were all found guilty

• The case was dismissed

What major domestic act did Congress enact in 1991?

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Affordable Care Act

• The Americans With Disabilities Act

• The Patriot Act

What was a major reason for George HW Bush's loss in the 1992 presidential election?

• His handling of the Gulf War

• The end of the Cold War

• Raising taxes despite his pledge

• His foreign policy

Who challenged George HW Bush in the Republican primary due to dissatisfaction among conservatives?

• Ross Perot

• Pat Buchanan

• Dan Quayle

• Ronald Reagan