AP U.S. History: Economic and Technological Transformations (1980-Present)

What period does Unit 9 of the AP U.S. History curriculum cover?

• 1945-1980

• 1980-present

• 1900-1950

• 1960-2000

Which company was one of the first to create a computer for home use?

• Apple

• Google

• IBM

• Microsoft

What was a major effect of the internet on the music industry?

• Increased physical album sales

• Decreased need for live performances

• Transformation of business models

• Reduction in music piracy

Which sector saw a sharp increase as manufacturing declined in the U.S.?

• Service

• Agricultural

• Construction

• Government

What year did the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) facilitate outsourcing?

• 1985

• 1994

• 2001

• 1975

What action by President Reagan significantly impacted labor unions?

• Firing striking air traffic controllers

• Tax reform

• Implementing new safety regulations

• Increasing federal wages

What percentage of American jobs are in the service sector as mentioned in the video?

• 50%

• 80%

• 65%

• 71%

Where is most manufacturing work outsourced according to the video?

• India

• Mexico

• Vietnam

• China

By what percentage did the wealth of the top 1% of American households increase from 1979 to 2007?

• 200%

• 275%

• 100%

• 350%

What is a major reason for the stagnation of middle-class wages?

• Outsourcing and tax restructuring

• Increase in agricultural jobs

• Rise of technology in workplaces

• Decrease in global trade