Life in the 1990s Quiz

Who was elected President of the United States in 1992?

• George H. W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

• Ronald Reagan

• George W. Bush

What did President Clinton believe government money should be used for?

• Military expansion

• Space exploration

• Helping people

• Building infrastructure

By 1998, what financial state was the United States in?

• Budget deficit

• Budget surplus

• Economic recession

• Economic stagnation

In which regions did Clinton help start peace processes?

• Northern Ireland and the Middle East

• South America and Africa

• Eastern Europe and Asia

• Australia and Antarctica

What was the outcome of Clinton's impeachment by the House of Representatives?

• He was removed from office

• He resigned

• The Senate found him not guilty

• He was fined

What was a significant economic characteristic of the United States during the 1990s?

• Longest period of economic growth in its history

• Highest unemployment rate in its history

• Largest budget deficit in its history

• Most significant economic recession in its history

What technological development helped the economy grow in the 1990s?

• The invention of the smartphone

• The development of high-tech businesses

• The creation of social media

• The launch of space shuttles

What made it possible for people to get information, shop, and communicate quickly and easily in the 1990s?

• Television

• Radio

• The Internet

• Newspapers

What was one effect of new technology on the U.S. economy in the 1990s?

• Decrease in service jobs

• Increase in factory jobs

• More productive economy

• Higher unemployment rates

Which countries signed free-trade agreements with the United States in the 1990s?

• Mexico and Canada

• China and Japan

• Germany and France

• Brazil and Argentina