Toward the 21st Century US History

Which of the following events was considered by some to

infringe on constitutional rights of U.S. citizens after the

September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks?

• Congress passing the USA PATRIOT Act

• U.S. troops deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq

• Responsiveness of FEMA following Hurricane Katrina

• Suspected terrorists imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay

Which of the following statements would best describe the

role of the U.S. military in world affairs in the 2000s?

• The U.S. adopted a policy of isolationism and only

  reacted to threats of terrorism within its borders.

• The U.S. involved its military influence only at the

  request of a NATO member country.

• The U.S. used direct military action against suspected

  terrorist-supporting countries in the Middle East.

• The U.S. military has threatened the use of nuclear

  weapons against terror organizations and communist

  countries.

Use the diagram below to answer the following question:

Which of the following is a reason New Orleans suffered

extensive damage from Hurricane Katrina in 2005?

• New Orleans had not built levees prior to Hurricane

  Katrina.

• The Mississippi River was at flood stage due to heavy

  rains in the upper Midwest.

• Government officials were warned of Hurricane Katrina

  only one day prior to landfall.

• New Orleans is below the water line of Lake

  Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River.

Which of the following is true regarding the presidential

election in November 2000?

• George W. Bush won both the popular vote and

  electoral vote

• George W. Bush won the popular vote, but Al Gore

  won the electoral vote.

• George W. Bush won the electoral vote, but Al Gore

  won the popular vote.

• Al Gore won both the electoral vote and the popular

  vote.

Which statement is a correct comparison of U.S.

businesses today with the businesses in 1900?

• The reliance on local businesses for supplying good

  and services has increased over the last century.

• Technological advances have forced businesses to be

  globally competitive regardless of location.

• Retail businesses were less concerned with marketing

  to local consumers in 1900.

• Consumers are increasingly limited to the good and

  services that can be provided by local businesses.

In Bush v. Gore, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to end

the election recounts in Florida, which finalized the

presidential election of 2000. Below is a chart of how each

Justice ruled in Bush v. Gore and who appointed the Justice

to the Supreme Court.

Which of the following statements would be a correct

conclusion regarding this chart?

• Justices are appointed to the Supreme Court with no

  regarded to their political views.

• The political influence of a president can be preserved

  through his/her appointments to the Supreme Court.

• George W. Bush did not benefit from the conservative

  views of former presidents.

• Presidential political views have little, if any, influence

  over the Supreme Court.

What statement can apply to both computer production

during the late 20th century and automobile production in the early 20th century?

• Labor restrictions have caused the consumer prices to

  dramatically increase.

• Technological advances in production efficiency has

  increased availability while decreasing the cost.

• Availability of resources created a stagnation of overall

  quality and cost to the consumer.

• Only the wealthy individuals can afford consumer

  items when there are advancements in efficiency.

How have computer technology entrepreneurs such as Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos most directly affected the twenty-first-century economy?

• Bankers are able to offer customized loans for potential home buyers.

• More people are able to shop for goods online.

• Restaurant owners are able to open fast-food franchises overseas.

• More people are able to get hired after graduating from high school.

Which statement completes the diagram below?

• The Department of Homeland Security investigates the

  reasons behind human-created disasters and

  recommends prevention measures.

• The Transportation Security Agency places sanctions

  on companies and individuals responsible for

  environmental damage.

• The Environmental Protection Agency responds with

  increased regulations for industries and energy

  companies.

• Congress allocates grants through the American

  Recovery and Reinvestment Act to companies who

  improve environmental conditions.

Which government positions were held by Hillary Clinton?

• Supreme Court Justice / President of the United States

• First Lady of the United States / Secretary of State

• Speaker of the House of Representatives / US Senator from New York

• US Attorney General / Governor of Arkansas