Post-Industrial USA and Key Historical Events

The video explores the transformation of the USA from a post-industrial society to a global superpower. It discusses the economic and social changes in the 20th century, the influence of Ronald Reagan's presidency, and the end of the Cold War. The impact of 9/11 and the USA's response to terrorism, including the Iraq War, are also covered. The video concludes with the election of Barack Obama and the challenges faced by the USA in the 21st century.

What was the average living space per person in the USA during the 1980s?

• 30 square meters

• 48 square meters

• 60 square meters

• 75 square meters

Which country posed significant competition to the USA in the scientific and technological sphere during the 1980s?

• Russia

• Japan

• China

• Germany

What was the name of Ronald Reagan's economic policy?

• New Deal

• Fair Deal

• Reaganomics

• Great Society

What was the primary goal of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) proposed by Reagan?

• To create a missile defense system

• To increase social welfare

• To promote free trade

• To reduce taxes

Which event marked a significant improvement in US-Soviet relations during Reagan's presidency?

• The signing of the INF Treaty

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Berlin Airlift

• The Korean War

Who was the US president during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks?

• Ronald Reagan

• Barack Obama

• George W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

What was the immediate US military response to the September 11 attacks?

• Invasion of Iraq

• Operation Desert Storm

• Operation Enduring Freedom

• Operation Iraqi Freedom

Which country did the US and UK invade in 2003?

• Iraq

• Afghanistan

• Iran

• Syria

Who was elected as the first African American president of the USA in 2008?

• Barack Obama

• Jesse Jackson

• Condoleezza Rice

• Colin Powell

What major global event challenged the USA in 2008?

• The financial crisis

• The Cold War

• The 9/11 attacks

• The Iraq War