90s and Today

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

This graphic organizer is about the 2008 presidential election. Determine which description explains the significance of the 2008 presidential election. Select THREE correct answers.

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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