Modern Era

Draw an icon to represent the 20th century.

What occurred in the 1990s that led to proposed cuts to defense spending?

• Japan had assumed the peacekeeping responsibilities of the United Nations

• military technology had become less expensive

• the United States had returned to an isolationist foreign policy

• communist governments in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union collapsed

According to the information in this graph, in which year did President Bill Clinton succeed in balancing the budget?

• 1993

• 1995

• 1997

• 1999

Which of the following was a common objective of FDR, LBJ and Obama’s domestic programs?

• eliminating nuclear weapons

• helping those living in poverty

• lowering barriers to immigration

• breaking up business monopolies

Why did the 9/11 terrorists choose the World Trade Center and the Pentagon as targets for their attack?

• These buildings represented Americans’ religious freedoms.

• They wanted to attack Americans’ freedom of speech.

• These buildings represented U.S. economic and military power.

• They wanted to destroy the U.S. government.

The timeline describes some events in United States world affairs.

What does this timeline illustrate about the United States' involvement in world affairs during the twentieth century?

• The United States was resistant to changes in foreign policy.

• The United States was the leader in shaping international policy.

• The United States evolved from a supporter of militarism to a supporter of imperialism.

• The United States evolved from a supporter of isolationism to a supporter of internationalism.

Use the information in the map and excerpt to answer the question below. The winner of each state's popular vote generally receives all of its electoral votes. The number of electoral votes determines who wins the presidency. Given its high number of electoral votes and tendency to "swing" in favor of one party or the other, which state most likely had the greatest impact on the 2008 election?

• Colorado

• Massachusetts

• Ohio

• Mississippi

Which of the following events is considered the beginning of the Modern Era in history?

• A) The fall of Constantinople

• B) The signing of the Magna Carta

• C) The discovery of America

• D) The French Revolution

Which technological advancement is most associated with the onset of the Modern Era?

• A) The invention of the printing press

• B) The development of the steam engine

• C) The creation of the internet

• D) The discovery of electricity

Which of the following ideologies became prominent during the Modern Era?

• A) Feudalism

• B) Mercantilism

• C) Capitalism

• D) Tribalism