Chapter 17 Lesson 1

What led to unrest in the Middle East after World War II?

• Muslim nations that surrounded the Jewish state of Israel disagreed with its creation as a nation.

• Tension arose when several Middle Eastern countries chose to ally themselves with the United States.

• Israel and Egypt came together in a peace treaty and several of the surrounding countries did not approve.

• Terrorist groups began to take over regional governments in an effort to gain political control of countries in the region.

What were the Camp David Accords?

• The coalition that forced Iraq out of Kuwait

• Peace agreements between Egypt and Israel

• A treaty between the Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland

• The official Supreme Court decision on the outcome of the 2000 presidential election

What led to the U.S. involvement in Operation Desert Storm?

• The destruction of several states as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

• Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein's attempt to take over the oil fields of Kuwait.

• President Carter's push to ensure human rights were protected in Middle Eastern countries.

• The growing conflict between King Hussein of Jordan and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.

How did the Electoral College impact the 2000 presidential election?

• Although George W. Bush won the popular vote, Al Gore won the majority of the Electoral College votes, resulting in his election.

• Although the popular votes in Florida were extremely close, all the state's Electoral College votes went to George W. Bush, resulting in his election.

• Once the popular vote was counted, it was determined that a recount was necessary so the Electoral College was called in to decide who won the election.

• Once they were counted, the Electoral College votes were tied, so an additional group of electors had to be selected in order to decide who won the election.

Which of the following is the correct sequence of events in the impeachment of President Bill Clinton?

• The House of Representatives voted to impeach Clinton. He was found guilty of lying during his trial before the Senate. He was then removed from office.

• The Senate charged Clinton of wrongdoing. The House of Representatives voted to impeach him. The Supreme Court held a trial and found him not guilty.

• It was discovered that Clinton lied in court. The House of Representatives voted to impeach him. A trial was held before the Senate. He was found not guilty.

• Clinton was found guilty of lying in court. The Senate voted to impeach him and then held a trial. He was found guilty of wrongdoing and removed from office.

Where did the leaders of Egypt and Israel sign the peace agreements known as the Camp David Accords?

• Camp David in Maryland

• The White House

• UN Headquarters

• The Pentagon

What does the term "impeach" mean as used in the context of President Clinton's scandal?

• To praise publicly

• To charge with a crime

• To promote to a higher office

• To give a speech

Who was the first African American elected President of the United States?

• Barack Obama

• Jackie Robinson

• Bill Clinton

• George W. Bush

The Camp David Accords were and agreement between ___ and Israel.

• Egypt

• Iran

• Syria

• Soviet Union

What law did President Bush support early in his presidency to improve public schools?

• Affordable Care Act

• Patriot Act

• No Child Left Behind

• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act