1980s-2000s State Test Review Quiz

This excerpt comes from President George H. W. Bush’s January 29, 1991, State of the Union

address.

For two centuries, America has served the world as an inspiring example of freedom

and democracy. For generations, America has led the struggle to preserve and extend

the blessings of liberty. And today, in a rapidly changing world, American leadership is

indispensable. Americans know that leadership brings burdens and sacrifice.

Based on the excerpt and your own knowledge, why did the United States choose to enter the

Persian Gulf War in 1991?

• to stop the spread of communism throughout the Middle East

• to create humanitarian programs that would improve living conditions

• to form alliances with European nations to increase the world’s oil supply

• to liberate a sovereign nation from a neighboring country’s military aggression

Which factor best explains why the United States entered into the North American Free Trade

Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994?

• to reduce trade restrictions with neighboring countries

• to standardize wages across the participating countries

• to increase job opportunities for immigrants in the United States

• to allow for the elimination of national borders with Canada and Mexico

What effect did Reaganomics have on the U.S. economy during the 1980s?

• This supply-side economic policy caused a decrease in the national debt and domestic

  spending.

• This tax-and-spend economic policy caused an increase in corporate taxes and domestic

  spending.

• This trickle-down economic policy caused a decrease in inflation and an increase in the

  national debt.

• This laissez-faire economic policy caused a decrease in the national debt and an increase in

  inflation rates.

Which statement describes the significance of the 1994 party policy document referred to as

the “Contract with America”?

• It helped Democrats gain 12 governorships.

• It helped Democrats gain control of 20 state legislatures.

• It helped Republicans gain control of both houses of Congress.

• It helped Republicans gain support of key Democratic strategists.

What effect did Operation Iraqi Freedom, which lasted from 2003 to 2011, have on the role of

the United States in the Middle East?

• The U.S. role in the Middle East shifted from that of a trade partner to that of a

  peacekeeper.

• The U.S. role in the Middle East shifted from that of a peacekeeper to that of an economic

  adviser.

• The United States shifted to a less active role in the Middle East after deposing the former

  Iraqi dictator.

• The United States shifted to a more active role in the Middle East by providing the new

  Iraqi government with security against insurgents.

This chart shows the results of the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

What was considered to be somewhat unusual about the outcome of this election?

• The winner of the election lost the popular vote.

• The winner of the election lost the electoral vote.

• The Senate determined the winner of the election.

• The House of Representatives determined the winner of the election.

Which type of spending has been most responsible for the growth of the national debt?

• spending on national defense and homeland security

• spending on unemployment compensation and education

• spending on programs related to healthcare services and retirement

• spending on programs related to global warming and international affairs

When George H. W. Bush became president, he had one of the most impressive

foreign policy résumés of any individual ever elected president. He had previously

served as director of the U.S. liaison office to the People’s Republic of China,

director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), U.S. ambassador to the United

Nations, and Vice President of the United States. Some considered his greatest

foreign policy strengths to be his significant foreign policy experience, his calm and

pragmatic nature, and his ability to work well with other world leaders.

How did U.S. involvement in the 1991 Persian Gulf War reflect President Bush’s foreign policy

strengths as described in the paragraph?

• He assembled an international coalition that led the liberation of Iraq.

• He assembled an international coalition that led the liberation of Kuwait.

• He decided to remain neutral and only supply Kuwait with weapons and training.

• He tried to prevent other countries from attempting diplomacy before invading Iraq.

Which of the following is NOT an example of foreign policy?

• The government levies a series of taxes on imports.
• The government declares war against another country.
• The government launches a new strategy to defeat terrorist groups in the Middle East.
• The government gives tax incentives to local farmers.

US is attacked on September 11th, 2001 US invades country harboring terrorists responsible for 9/11 US overthrows Taliban government

Which of the events is described in the list?

• Persian Gulf War

• Operation Iraqi Freedom

• Invasion of Afghanistan

• World War II