USA #8 Review

Why did the United States invade Afghanistan in 2001?

• To defeat a terrorist network

• To remove a fascist dictator

• To secure oil reserves
• to ensure humanitarian aid

Which statement describes one result of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

• The percentage of people voting in national elections has increased.

• The amount of exports from the United States has increased.

• The number of people migrating from Mexico has decreased.

• The pollution level in participating nations has decreased.

Why did George H. W. Bush oppose Saddam Hussein in 1991?

• Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

• USSR's invasion of Afghanistan

• Civil war in Somalia

• Ethnic conflict in Yugoslavia

What event led to the creation of Homeland Security?

• Terrorist attacks in the United States

• Involvement in a war in the Middle East

• Violence along the United States border

• Infiltration of a Latin American crime syndicate

Which U.S. Foreign Policy led to the Iranian Hostage Crisis

• Efforts to defeat a revolutionary movement

• Threats of military action to enforce agreements

• Involvement in proxy wars through potential allies

• Exchange of military assistance for diplomatic support

During the Cold War, the root cause of many conflicts was the struggle between the Superpowers over the spread of their respective political and economic ideologies. With the collapse of communism and the subsequent end of the Cold War, the main cause of conflict shifted to struggle between ethnic and religious groups.

In which region did a conflict take place that involved factors related to both eras discussed in this information?

• Rwanda

• Grenada

• Kosovo

• Haiti

How has the relationship between oil reserves, production, and consumption influenced United States foreign policy?

• The United States maintains military bases in Western European countries.

• The United States contributes humanitarian aid to Central African countries.

• The United States is committed to trade relations with Central Asian countries.

• The United States is interested in maintaining stability in Middle Eastern countries.

Which scandal involved the National Security Council to become involved in secret weapons transactions prohibited by the U.S. Congress?

• Iran Hostage Crisis

• Iran-Iraq War

• Persian Gulf War

• Iran-Contra Affair

What was the effect of Native American and African American protests such as sit-ins during the 1960's and 1970's?

• Voters from both minority groups were denied the right to participate in national elections.

• Protests by minority groups affected the ability of the federal government to pass legislation.

• Activists from minority groups brought attention to the continued unequal protection of civil rights.

• Protests by both minority groups guaranteed the fair treatment of individuals serving in the military.

Which statement is best supported by the Kent State Protest and the AIM siege of Wounded Knee?

• Government authority was challenged by each movement.

• State powers were determined to violate individuals’ rights.

• Both movements led to an increase in violent protest marches.

• Both movements advocated violence over peaceful negotiations.