Modern Era Review

What was a one event that occurred after Hurricane Katrina

• The population of New Orleans decreased dramatically

• The American economy was hit by the Great Recession

• Republicans gained seats in Congress in the 2006 midterm election

• Most African Americans in the South began to support the Democratic Party

Which important legislation was passed during Barack Obama's presidency?

• The No Child Left Behind Act

• The Affordable Care Act

• The USA PATRIOT Act

• The Voting Rights Act

Which nations shown on the map were the key players in the Gulf War of 1990-91? Select the two correct answers.

• A) Iran

• B) Iraq

• C) Kuwait

• D) Syria

• E) Turkey

Which of the following is an example of globalization?

• An automaker gives it workers a 5-percent wage increase

• Congress raises tariffs on imports to protect domestic industries

• The U.S. government negotiates a new trade agreement with China

Who does the president refer to as terrorists after 9/11?

• The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)

• The leaders of al-Qaeda

• The government of Iran

• Somali warlords

Why did Hurricane Rita not receive much attention?

• People were still focused on the damage from Hurricane Katrina

• It moved through Louisiana quickly

• The storm surge did not destroy many homes

What made the 2008 general election so significant?

• It was the first election in which more than 85% of registered voters voted

• It was the first time since 1964 that Democrats won the White House and increased seats in the U.S. Senate and House

What made the 2008 general election so significant?

• George W. Bush became the first president to lose re-election

• Barack Obama became the first Black president

What influenced Osama Bin Laden's desire to attack the United States?

• The United States attacked Iraq

• The United States invaded Afghanistan

• American troops were stationed in the same country as Muslim holy sites

• Osama bin Laden was declared an enemy of the United States

Who was president during the 9/11 attacks?

• Donald Trump

• Barack Obama

• George W. Bush

• Bill Clinton