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1990s and 2000s Review

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the following terms with their definitions

a)

infrastructure

1.

physical structures such as roads, railways, bridges, tunnels, water supply and the electrical grid

b)

Scandal

2.

An event or action causing public outrage

c)

Terrorism

3.

Violence against civilians for political purposes

d)

Levee

4.

a barrier against flooding

e)

Ecosystem

5.

The natural system and balance in nature among organisms

2.

The 2001, September 11th attacks describe ​ (a)   attacks on the ​ (b)   carried out by Al-Qaeda

Choose from the below words
terrorists
Pentagon and World Trade center
peaceful
Lincoln memorial
3.

The 2 problems that resulted in the catastrophic flooding in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina was -

a)

the city of New Orleans was located near the coast AND had aging highways

b)

the city of New Orleans was located at sea level And suffered from poor plumbing

c)

the city of New Orleans had a very high elevation AND had an efficient Canal System

d)

the city of New Orleans was located below sea level AND had a failing Levee system

4.

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)  

Choose from the below words
increased access to foreign markets
commerce
decreased competition from foreign companies
war
5.

The reason videogame companies release their new consoles around the same time is because -

a)

there is marketplace competition between them

b)

there is no specific reason and it is usually a coincidence

c)

it is easier for the game programmers to release their products across consoles this way

d)

Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft have a Trust on the industry and they share profits equally

6.

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

Choose from the below words
robotics
aeronautics
chemistry
nursing
7.

Why is 2008 known as a turning point in American History?

a)

A minority candidate was elected President

b)

The September 11th attacks would occur, starting the War on Terrorism

c)

A female candidate was elected President

d)

The 26th amendment was ratified granting suffrage to 18 year olds

8.

Which 3rd party candidate would draw away crucial votes from the major parties in the 2000 presidential election?

9.

The shift away from agricultural work and farming to technical and service work has resulted in -

a)

The growth of urban cities

b)

the growth of rural areas

c)

Water shortages

d)

eroding farmland

10.

The war in Afghanistan (beginning in 2001) was a result of -

a)

the policy of Containment and the continuation of the Cold War

b)

an effort to prevent ethnic cleansing

c)

the September 11th Terrorist attack and the war on terror

d)

The war in Iraq extending beyond Iraq's borders

11.

What part of this photograph taken in China is an example of the diffusion of American culture?

12.

Which of the following examples would the Family and Medical Leave Act apply?

a)

A woman requesting to change her work location to have a shorter commute

b)

A woman taking off work during the last trimester of her pregnancy

c)

A woman taking time off to focus on finishing her college degree

d)

A man going on an extended vacation to visit family overseas

13.
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Match the following benefits with the Companies and individuals responsible for them

a)

Bill Gates / Microsoft Computers

1.

Developing Computer Software used world wide

b)

Jeff Bezos / Amazon.com

2.

Making shopping online advantageous and convenient

c)

Steve Jobs / Apple

3.

Being responsible for popularity of the Smart Phone

d)

Sam Walton / Walmart

4.

Providing jobs in rural areas across the country

e)

Tim Berners-Lee / World Wide Web

5.

increasing the ease of obtaining information

14.

Choose the state that you can assume had the highest Medicare and overall medical expenses in 2017.

15.

In 2009, the ​ (a)   would be passed by the ​ (b)   administration to expand access to health ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
Affordable Care Act
Barack Obama
insurance
Bill Clinton
protections
Recovery and Reinvestment Act
16.

During the Presidential election of 2001 between George W. Bush and Al Gore, the Supreme Court ultimately got involved. Their involvement was to determine -

a)

if campaign contributions are forms of free speech.

b)

if they should require literacy tests to vote

c)

the use of butterfly ballots violated the Equal Protection Clause.

d)

the constitutionality of the vote recount in Florida

17.

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)  

Choose from the below words
surveillance
privacy
military spending
bare arms
18.

what international trade agreement of the 1990s would eliminate many trade barriers and tariffs between the US, Mexico, and Canada?

a)

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

b)

The North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

c)

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

d)

The Organization of Petroleum Producing Countries (OPEC)

19.

The ​ (a)   are represented by:

The War on Terror

Increased use of the internet

growth of Social Media

​ increased cultural diffusion

​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
2000s
The Election of the 1st African American president
1970s
the election of the 1st female president
20.

One of the negative impacts of multinational companies like Walmart and Amazon is

a)

competition has forced some small businesses to close.

b)

Competition with discounting name brand products has negative impact on pricing for consumers.

c)

When businesses are forced to compete it is not good for the consumer.

d)

Supply and demand no longer affects pricing of goods.

21.

What are 2 examples of renewable sources of electricity?

a)

Petroleum and Solar Panels

b)

Coal and Wind Turbines

c)

Wind Turbines and Solar Panels

d)

Petroleum and Coal

22.

The development of alternative energy aligns with what other cause?

a)

The exploitation of natural resources

b)

The Conservation of nature

c)

The advancement of farming

d)

The discouragement of marketplace competition

23.

Which of the following issues in an urban area might effect the environment?

a)

Increasing threats to large urban areas by foreign and domestic terrorism

b)

Aging infrastructure and pollution caused by high population density

c)

Escalating costs of providing health care and social services for senior citizens

d)

A widening gap in income levels between socioeconomic groups in society

24.

One of the greatest benefits of the ​ (a)   has been increasing the ease of obtaining ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
internet
information
criminal charges
levee
25.

Why would a company invest in a time-study analysis?

a)

To improve relations with inventory suppliers

b)

To improve efficiency

c)

To reduce the amount of goods in storage

d)

To diversify the workforce

26.

Match the following women

a)

Sonya Montemayor

1.

First Hispanic Supreme Court Justice

b)

Hillary Clinton

2.

Secretary of State during Obama's presidency

c)

Sandra Day O'Conner

3.

First Female Supreme Court Justice

d)

Nancy Regan

4.

Created the "Just Say No' campaign aimed to prevent drug abuse among children

e)

Dolores Huerta

5.

fought for better working conditions for farm workers along with Cesar Chavez

27.

Private property, economic freedom, economic incentives, competitive markets, and the limited role of government in the economy are the characteristics of -

a)

The free enterprise system / Capitalism

b)

the Communist system

c)

The Marxist system

d)

Mercantilism

28.

Select the part of the image that shows what role American businesses take to prevent the outbreak of dangerous diseases.

29.

How do oil producing nations most benefit from being part of (the Organization of Petroleum Producing Countries) OPEC?

a)

Being part of OPEC makes it easier for those nations to join NATO

b)

by working together they can insure the reduced dependence on coal

c)

by working together they can reduce their environmental impact

d)

by working together they have less competition in the marketplace and can therefore make more profit

30.

in 1990 the United States fought in the ​ (a)   because Iraq invaded and attempted to annex​ (b)   .

Choose from the below words
Persian Gulf War
Kuwait
Syrian War
Afghanistan
31.

rapid improvements in cell phone technology demonstrate what economic idea?

a)

Marketplace competition drove producers to innovate and improve products

b)

Decreased globalization prompted companies to innovate and improve existing products.

c)

Decreased demand for new technology forced producers to reduce manufacturing costs.

d)

Government regulations prompted companies to develop alternative production techniques.

32.

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

Choose from the below words
Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Sputnik 1
campa filters
camra filters
night vision goggles
33.

Efficiency means?

a)
Completing tasks slowly with high expenses
b)
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
c)
Wasting effort to achieve minimal productivity
d)
Achieving minimum productivity with maximum effort
34.

How has the device shown in this photography helped businesses in the US and around the world?

a)

By decreasing the number of imported products

b)
It has caused delays, increased costs, and hindered communication.
c)

By improving the speed in which purchases can be made, therefore increasing efficiency

d)

By increasing the time needed to produce and sell goods

35.

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?

a)

Expansion of trade restrictions through multinational legislation

b)

Increase in import tariffs and reduced international business

c)

Reduction of trade barriers and Increased access to foreign markets for U.S. businesses

d)

Decrease in export opportunities for the country

36.

What does Water Purification Technology, Computer Technology, and GPS technology, all have in common?

a)

All see advancements through the aerospace (space) industry

b)

All see advancements through the farming industry

c)

All see advancements through the telecommunication industry

d)

All see advancements through the service industry

37.

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?

a)

The rule of law did not apply to members of the executive branch.

b)

Poor judgment in private behaviors did not qualify as high crimes and misdemeanors.

c)

The affair was consensual and therefore not a valid reason for uproar

d)

Hillary Clinton was also having an affair

38.

What is the purpose of mass vaccination programs?

a)

to prevent the outbreak of infectious diseases.

b)
To reduce the effectiveness of vaccines
c)
To promote the spread of infectious diseases
d)
To increase the cost of healthcare
39.

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.

Choose from the below words
population
forests
habitats
40.

Accomplishments of Jackie Chan include:

a)

Inventing a new style of dance and being the first Asian American elected President

b)

Becoming a professional wrestler and changing the influence that Asian Americans had in the debate over Civil Rights.

c)

Revolutionizing Marital Arts and introducing more positive depictions of Asian Americans in film

d)

Winning an Olympic gold medal and causing a decline in employment in industries traditionally dominated by Asian Americans.

41.

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?

a)

Changes in U.S. immigration laws

b)

Cultural differences

c)

Natural disasters in China

d)

Strained diplomatic relations

42.

List 3 ways culture is diffused around the world.

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43.

Match the following terms with their definitions

a)

Culture diffusion

1.

Spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another

b)

3rd Party

2.

Not Republican or Democrat

c)

Constitutionality

3.

Quality of being in agreement with the constitution

d)

Impeachment

4.

Process of charging a government official with misconduct

e)

infrastructure

5.

Basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society