STAAR US History EOC

Which of the following had a significant effect on the Iran Contra affair?

• the arrival of US troops in Iran

• the bombing of Iran

• the invasion of Iran

• the sale of weapons to Iran

Which step did President Reagan take in order to help the US economy?

• increased unemployment assistance

• increased personal income taxes

• reduced government regulations on businesses

• decreased defense spending

Which one can be seen as a failure of Reaganomics?

• The trickle down theory did not help the working class.

• Laissez Faire increased wealth for lower class.

• Supply side economics failed to cut taxes for the rich.

• Free Market policy increased women in the workforce.

The main goal of Reaganomics was to.....

• Increase staglfation to help the lower class.

• Tax cuts for businesses and the wealthy would help the lower class.

• Social welfare programs increased.

• Elimination of immigration quotas to benefit Europeans.

What did the US intervention in Bosnia and Rwanda show?

• That we would disregard our policy of isolationism.

• US would use diplomacy to increase imperialism

• US would intervene in human right violations

• US would donate $$ to countries in need.

How did NAFTA help the US?

• It allowed free trade with Mexico and Canada.

• Increased our reliance on foreign oil.

• Decreased border tensions with Mexico and Canada.

• Encouraged US citizens to travel to Mexico and Canada.

What was the most noteworthy aspect of the

Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965?

• It created the Department of Homeland Security.

• It overturned the Gentleman's Agreement.

• It ended the quota system and focused on reuniting families.

• It put severe limitations on immigration from Communist countries.

What was controversial about the 2000 Presidential election?

• Florida decided the winner with a recount.

• The election was too close to call so it was declared a tie.

• The Supreme Court had to determine the winner.

• Different candidates won the popular vote and the electoral vote.

What does the chart tell you about Americans' memories of 9/11?

• They have forgotten about the attacks but not terrorism.

• They are more willing to give up civil liberties as time goes on.

• Their memories of the day decreased over the years.

• They remember the day but they do not agree on the issue of civil liberties.

What is the purpose of DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals?

• To protect immigrant children from discrimination.

• To provide immigrant mother's with jobs.

• To provide immigrant children with free education.

• To protect immigrant children from deportation.