3/11: The George H.W. Bush Administration - Part 2

By what year had the federal budget deficit grown significantly under George H.W. Bush?

• 1988

• 1989

• 1990

• 1991

The decision to agree to a budget deal contradicted Bush's campaign pledge, leading to accusations of what?

• Success

• Job creation

• Economic growth

• Broken promises

The U.S. experienced a recession that began in July 1990 and lasted until when?

• March 1991

• June 1991

• December 1991

• March 1992

George H.W. Bush had an average annual GDP growth of 1.8% compared to Ronald Reagan's average of what?

• 2.6%

• 3.6%

• 4.6%

• 5.6%

George H.W. Bush became ill at a state dinner in Japan in what year?

• 1990

• 1991

• 1992

• 1993

"Read my lips: no new taxes" was a statement made by George H.W. Bush during which event?

• Democratic National Convention

• Republican National Convention

• State of the Union Address

• Presidential Debate

Fill in the blank: In addition, tax increases and the savings/loans ______.

• A) growth

• B) boom

• C) stability

• D) crisis

What event occurred during a state dinner hosted by the Japanese Prime Minister on January 8, 1992?

• Bush gave a speech

• Bush suddenly vomited

• Bush signed a treaty

• Bush danced with the Prime Minister.

What perception did Bush's medical incident contribute to?

• Bush was a strong leader

• Bush was aging and potentially weakened

• Bush was a great diplomat

• Bush was a humorous person.

Reports surfaced that Bush was 'amazed' by what technology at a grocers' convention?

• Fried chicken

• A freezer

• A microwave

• A barcode scanner