A Changing ECONOMY [APUSH Review Unit 9 Topic 4] Period 9: 1980-Present

How did the size of computers change from their early development in the mid-20th century to the late 20th century?

• They remained consistently large, requiring entire rooms.

• They initially required entire building wings but steadily decreased in size.

• They were always small enough for home use.

• Their size increased with the development of microprocessors.

Which of the following industries was significantly impacted by the widespread use of the internet in the 1990s?

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Music and News Media

• Construction

What trend has been observed in the U.S. employment landscape since the 1980s regarding manufacturing and service sectors?

• Both manufacturing and service sectors have seen a steady increase in employment.

• Manufacturing employment has increased, while service sector employment has decreased.

• Manufacturing employment has sharply declined, while service sector employment has sharply increased.

• Both sectors have experienced a decline due to automation.

Which of the following factors contributed to the increasing wealth gap between the wealthy and middle class in the United States?

• Increased union membership and higher real wages for the working class.

• The rise of high-paying manufacturing jobs within the U.S.

• Outsourcing of manufacturing jobs, the rise of low-wage service jobs, and tax code restructuring favoring the wealthy.

• A decrease in overall economic productivity and global trade agreements.