US History Review: 2000s Key Events

Who was elected as the first African-American president in 2008?

• George W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

• Barack Obama

• Donald Trump

What role did Hillary Clinton serve in Barack Obama's presidency?

• Attorney General

• Supreme Court Justice

• Vice President

• Secretary of State

Who was the first Hispanic Justice of the Supreme Court mentioned?

• Elena Kagan

• Sonia Sotomayor

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg

• Sandra Day O'Connor

What role did Oprah Winfrey play in the 2008 election?

• She was a campaign manager

• Her endorsement significantly supported Obama's campaign

• She ran for vice president

• She provided financial backing to the campaign

What percentage of the US population is estimated to be immigrants?

• 10%

• 5%

• 25%

• 13.3%

What is a key factor that attracts immigrants to the United States?

• Cultural attractions

• Climate

• Employment opportunities

• Educational opportunities

What was a major cause of the 2008 economic recession?

• Overbuilding of homes

• Increase in exports

• Decrease in technology investments

• Stock market growth

What was the government's response to the economic recession?

• Decreasing taxes

• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

• Cutting public spending

• Raising interest rates

How has American culture been spread worldwide?

• Via the internet and media

• By international trade agreements

• Through traditional diplomacy

• Through military presence

What was a significant effect of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001?

• Troops deployed to Afghanistan

• Negotiations with Palestine

• Increase in petroleum exports by Russia

• European Union debt crisis