Worksheets1990s and 2000s Review
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 42mins
Match the following terms with their definitions
infrastructure
physical structures such as roads, railways, bridges, tunnels, water supply and the electrical grid
Scandal
An event or action causing public outrage
Terrorism
Violence against civilians for political purposes
Levee
a barrier against flooding
Ecosystem
The natural system and balance in nature among organisms
The 2001, September 11th attacks describe (a) attacks on the (b) carried out by Al-Qaeda
The 2 problems that resulted in the catastrophic flooding in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina was -
the city of New Orleans was located near the coast AND had aging highways
the city of New Orleans was located at sea level And suffered from poor plumbing
the city of New Orleans had a very high elevation AND had an efficient Canal System
the city of New Orleans was located below sea level AND had a failing Levee system
A similarity between the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) of 1994 and the Global Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) of 1947 is that both (a) for US businesses, and vice versa, increasing overall global (b)
The reason videogame companies release their new consoles around the same time is because -
there is marketplace competition between them
there is no specific reason and it is usually a coincidence
it is easier for the game programmers to release their products across consoles this way
Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft have a Trust on the industry and they share profits equally
Innovation in the field of (a) has allowed the for the following example:
"A camera arm and mechanical arms with surgical instruments attached to them are controlled by a surgeon while seated at a computer console near the operating table. The console gives the surgeon a high-definition, magnified, 3D view of the surgical site"
-Mayo Clinic, 2022
Why is 2008 known as a turning point in American History?
A minority candidate was elected President
The September 11th attacks would occur, starting the War on Terrorism
A female candidate was elected President
The 26th amendment was ratified granting suffrage to 18 year olds
Which 3rd party candidate would draw away crucial votes from the major parties in the 2000 presidential election?
The shift away from agricultural work and farming to technical and service work has resulted in -
The growth of urban cities
the growth of rural areas
Water shortages
eroding farmland
The war in Afghanistan (beginning in 2001) was a result of -
the policy of Containment and the continuation of the Cold War
an effort to prevent ethnic cleansing
the September 11th Terrorist attack and the war on terror
The war in Iraq extending beyond Iraq's borders
What part of this photograph taken in China is an example of the diffusion of American culture?
Which of the following examples would the Family and Medical Leave Act apply?
A woman requesting to change her work location to have a shorter commute
A woman taking off work during the last trimester of her pregnancy
A woman taking time off to focus on finishing her college degree
A man going on an extended vacation to visit family overseas
Match the following benefits with the Companies and individuals responsible for them
Bill Gates / Microsoft Computers
Developing Computer Software used world wide
Jeff Bezos / Amazon.com
Making shopping online advantageous and convenient
Steve Jobs / Apple
Being responsible for popularity of the Smart Phone
Sam Walton / Walmart
Providing jobs in rural areas across the country
Tim Berners-Lee / World Wide Web
increasing the ease of obtaining information
Choose the state that you can assume had the highest Medicare and overall medical expenses in 2017.
In 2009, the (a) would be passed by the (b) administration to expand access to health (c)
During the Presidential election of 2001 between George W. Bush and Al Gore, the Supreme Court ultimately got involved. Their involvement was to determine -
if campaign contributions are forms of free speech.
if they should require literacy tests to vote
the use of butterfly ballots violated the Equal Protection Clause.
the constitutionality of the vote recount in Florida
In 2001, the USA Patriot Act was passed by the George W. Bush administration. The law allows the federal government to increase (a) on Americans through various means. Many would argue that this law would violate American's right to (b)
what international trade agreement of the 1990s would eliminate many trade barriers and tariffs between the US, Mexico, and Canada?
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
The North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
The Organization of Petroleum Producing Countries (OPEC)
The (a) are represented by:
The War on Terror
Increased use of the internet
growth of Social Media
increased cultural diffusion
(b)
One of the negative impacts of multinational companies like Walmart and Amazon is
competition has forced some small businesses to close.
Competition with discounting name brand products has negative impact on pricing for consumers.
When businesses are forced to compete it is not good for the consumer.
Supply and demand no longer affects pricing of goods.
What are 2 examples of renewable sources of electricity?
Petroleum and Solar Panels
Coal and Wind Turbines
Wind Turbines and Solar Panels
Petroleum and Coal
The development of alternative energy aligns with what other cause?
The exploitation of natural resources
The Conservation of nature
The advancement of farming
The discouragement of marketplace competition
Which of the following issues in an urban area might effect the environment?
Increasing threats to large urban areas by foreign and domestic terrorism
Aging infrastructure and pollution caused by high population density
Escalating costs of providing health care and social services for senior citizens
A widening gap in income levels between socioeconomic groups in society
One of the greatest benefits of the (a) has been increasing the ease of obtaining (b)
Why would a company invest in a time-study analysis?
To improve relations with inventory suppliers
To improve efficiency
To reduce the amount of goods in storage
To diversify the workforce
Match the following women
Sonya Montemayor
First Hispanic Supreme Court Justice
Hillary Clinton
Secretary of State during Obama's presidency
Sandra Day O'Conner
First Female Supreme Court Justice
Nancy Regan
Created the "Just Say No' campaign aimed to prevent drug abuse among children
Dolores Huerta
fought for better working conditions for farm workers along with Cesar Chavez
Private property, economic freedom, economic incentives, competitive markets, and the limited role of government in the economy are the characteristics of -
The free enterprise system / Capitalism
the Communist system
The Marxist system
Mercantilism
Select the part of the image that shows what role American businesses take to prevent the outbreak of dangerous diseases.
How do oil producing nations most benefit from being part of (the Organization of Petroleum Producing Countries) OPEC?
Being part of OPEC makes it easier for those nations to join NATO
by working together they can insure the reduced dependence on coal
by working together they can reduce their environmental impact
by working together they have less competition in the marketplace and can therefore make more profit
in 1990 the United States fought in the (a) because Iraq invaded and attempted to annex (b) .
rapid improvements in cell phone technology demonstrate what economic idea?
Marketplace competition drove producers to innovate and improve products
Decreased globalization prompted companies to innovate and improve existing products.
Decreased demand for new technology forced producers to reduce manufacturing costs.
Government regulations prompted companies to develop alternative production techniques.
One piece of satellite based technology initially designed for the military is (a) . Even today this technology is use for precision guided munition strikes and search and rescue operations
Efficiency means?
How has the device shown in this photography helped businesses in the US and around the world?
By decreasing the number of imported products
By improving the speed in which purchases can be made, therefore increasing efficiency
By increasing the time needed to produce and sell goods
What was one effect of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT, 1947) and then the creation of the World Trade Organization (WTO, 1995) on the United States?
Expansion of trade restrictions through multinational legislation
Increase in import tariffs and reduced international business
Reduction of trade barriers and Increased access to foreign markets for U.S. businesses
Decrease in export opportunities for the country
What does Water Purification Technology, Computer Technology, and GPS technology, all have in common?
All see advancements through the aerospace (space) industry
All see advancements through the farming industry
All see advancements through the telecommunication industry
All see advancements through the service industry
Bill Clinton would be impeached after it was reveled that he had lied under oath about having an affair with White House Intern Monica Lewinsky. What argument did Clinton supporters use to defend the president?
The rule of law did not apply to members of the executive branch.
Poor judgment in private behaviors did not qualify as high crimes and misdemeanors.
The affair was consensual and therefore not a valid reason for uproar
Hillary Clinton was also having an affair
What is the purpose of mass vaccination programs?
to prevent the outbreak of infectious diseases.
As the (a) of an area increases, naturally, urbanization also grows. As cities and towns get bigger, this leads to (b) being cut down, rivers and streams being diverted, and natural (c) being lost.
Accomplishments of Jackie Chan include:
Inventing a new style of dance and being the first Asian American elected President
Becoming a professional wrestler and changing the influence that Asian Americans had in the debate over Civil Rights.
Revolutionizing Marital Arts and introducing more positive depictions of Asian Americans in film
Winning an Olympic gold medal and causing a decline in employment in industries traditionally dominated by Asian Americans.
Using critical thinking, which of the following reasons is the best explanation for why immigration from China to the United States increased since the 1960s?
Changes in U.S. immigration laws
Cultural differences
Natural disasters in China
Strained diplomatic relations
List 3 ways culture is diffused around the world.
Match the following terms with their definitions
Culture diffusion
Spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another
3rd Party
Not Republican or Democrat
Constitutionality
Quality of being in agreement with the constitution
Impeachment
Process of charging a government official with misconduct
infrastructure
Basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society
