WorksheetsModern Era Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 17mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What was the reason for U.S. involvement in the Persian Gulf War?
a)
To remove Saddam Hussein from power
b)
to take control of Iraq
c)
to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi control
d)
to gain new resources in both Kuwait and Iraq
2.
What was the result of the Crisis in the Balkans?
a)
Bosnia took over Croatia and Serbia
b)
Civil war broke out in other parts of Europe
c)
the UN was successful using diplomacy in the Balkans
d)
The Dayton Peace Accords put an end to the conflict
3.
All of the following are true about the events on 9/11 except...
a)
Greatest loss of life since Pearl Harbor
b)
Terrorist attacked three of four targets
c)
Caused President Bush to declare war on Iraq
d)
Moved U.S. to declare War on Terror
4.
All of the following led the end of the Cold War except...
a)
when Soviets began to vote in free elections
b)
the fall of the Berlin War in Germany
c)
the improving U.S. relationship with the U.S.S.R
d)
the U.S forced Soviet Leader Gorbachev to step down
5.
Which was NOT a goal of the War on Terror following 9/11?
a)
Defeat terrorists such as Osama Bin Laden
b)
Identify, locate and destroy terrorists
c)
Defend U.S. citizens at home and abroad
d)
liberate Kuwait from Iraqi control
6.
What affect did Ross Perot (third parties) have on the 1992 Presidential Election?
a)
He had no effect. No one voted for him
b)
He caused more people to not vote at all.
c)
He took 19% of major votes from the two major parties
d)
He caused Clinton to lose the election
7.
Why is the Presidential Election of 2008 historically significant?
a)
Election of first female vice president
b)
Election of first African American President
c)
least money spent on a presidential campaign
d)
record low numbers of voters
8.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Modern Era?
a)
Patriot Act
b)
Peace Through Strength
c)
Perjury Scandal
d)
Affordable Care Act
9.
Which of the following is an example of the diffusion of American culture?
a)
An American Soldier in Japan eating Sushi.
b)
Student in South Korea watching American Idol.
c)
Athlete in Brazil practicing soccer.
d)
American student in England studying King Henry VIII
10.
Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Clinton and Sonia Sotomayor all have what in common?
a)
They are all influential women of the Conservative Era
b)
They are all Supreme Court Justices
c)
Influential women of the Modern Era
d)
They are all celebrities
11.
This gives law enforcement broader powers to monitor suspected terrorists in the U.S.
a)
Community Reinvestment Act
b)
Affordable Care Act
c)
U.S.A. Patriot Act
d)
Anti-Terrorist Act
12.
Why was President Bill Clinton Impeached?
a)
He cheated on his wife
b)
for telling the American people he had an affair
c)
for not disclosing all his actions as Governor of Arkansas
d)
for committing perjury. Lying under oath.
13.
The following scandals had what effect? Teapot Dome, Watergate, Clinton Perjury.
a)
They all made Americans want to vote for third parties
b)
they all damaged public opinion of the federal government
c)
All three presidents involved were impeached
d)
Only Watergate had a negative effect on public opinion.
14.
Which of the following is NOT true about the Bush/Gore Election in 2000?
a)
Bush lost popular vote, won electoral vote
b)
The Supreme Court stopped all recounts in Florida.
c)
led to more digital voting machines
d)
Gore became Bush's Vice President
15.
This eliminated most tariffs between the U.S., Mexico and Canada, allowing for more trade
a)
OPEC
b)
NATO
c)
NAFTA
d)
Free Commerce Act
16.
Bill Gates, Sam Walton, Estee Lauder and Robert L. Johnson all have what in common?
a)
they are all American social reformers
b)
They are all influential American entrepreneurs
c)
they all created businesses that failed
d)
All their companies were bought out by Oprah
17.
Which of the following is NOT true about the internet?
a)
availability of more information
b)
created a globalized society
c)
access to more reliable information
d)
allows for more efficiency in the workplace
18.
What is an example of a benefit of technological and management innovations in the workforce?
a)
Causes a rise in unemployment due to robots
b)
makes factories more efficient with the use of robotics
c)
Cost businesses more money in the long run
d)
companies can be hacked and information can be stolen
19.
Which list of events from the Modern Era are in the correct chronological order?
a)
9/11, Pres. Obama, War on Terror, Perjury Scandal
b)
Perjury Scandal, 9/11, War on Terror, Pres. Obama
c)
Perjury Scandal, 9/11, Pres. Obama, War on Terror
20.
Which famous woman of the modern era is known for her influential quote "Let it go"?
a)
Hillary Clinton
b)
Oprah
c)
Elsa
d)
Sonia Sotomayor
21.
In the 1990s, why did the United States go to war against Iraq?
a)
to protect our access to oil
b)
to liberate Israel from the Iraqi army
c)
to remove Iraq’s dictator
d)
to establish a democratic government
22.
During the 1990s, why did the United States become involved in conflict on the Balkan peninsula of Europe?
a)
to bring humanitarian aid to the people
b)
to protect American business interests
c)
to stop the violation of human rights
d)
to establish colonies
23.
In which of the following ways did the US respond to the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon?
a)
Worked to improve relations with Muslim countries
b)
Increased security at US airports
c)
Rounded up and deported Muslims living in the US
d)
Arrested and tried terrorists in open court
24.
Why did the US invade Afghanistan after 9/11?
a)
Because the US thought Afghans had weapons of mass destruction
b)
Because Afghanistan had attacked the World Trade Center
c)
Because Afghanistan had attacked Israel
d)
Because the Afghan government was protecting Osama bin Laden
25.
Between 1960 and 1990, what invention most changed the way people in the US worked?
a)
typewriter
b)
computer
c)
superconductor
d)
radio
26.
The United States involvement in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) have influenced economic policies and system by —
a)
engaging in more international trade.
b)
creating a uniform international currency
c)
accepting similar wage and price controls
d)
regulating multinational corporations from the Middle East
27.
What does President Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial reflect about modern U.S. politics?
a)
Congress conducts more thorough investigations of judicial nominees
b)
Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency
c)
Media outlets focus more on policy issues than on the actions of elected officials
d)
Elected officials face greater scrutiny of their personal lives
28.
Which of the following identifies the achievements of Hillary Clinton as an American leader?
a)
She wrote a book that caused middle-class women to question their lack of equal social and economic opportunities
b)
She became the lead attorney for the NAACP in several cases attacking Southern segregation laws
c)
She served as First Lady and as a U.S. Senator, sought nomination for the Presidency, and became the Secretary of State
d)
She helped organize peaceful demonstrations to encourage consumers to “Buy American
29.
What small country in the Middle East did the United States go to war to protect in 1991
a)
Afghanistan
b)
Bahrain
c)
Costa Rica
d)
Kuwait
30.
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
a)
Elect school board members.
b)
Provide opportunities for kids to attend school.
c)
Elect the President of the United States.
d)
Select a baseball team to play in the College World Series.
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