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U.S. History Unit 9

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The Camp David Accords was one of President Jimmy Carter's greatest accomplishments in office. The Camp David Accords -
a)
Negotiated a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel
b)
Negotiated the release of US hostages held by Iran
c)
Negotiated with OPEC to lower oil prices
d)
Helped organized a group of countries to fight against communism
2.
Selling weapons to Iran to free hostages and using the money to fund war in Central America
a)
Iran-Contra Affair
b)
Watergate Affair
c)
Reagonomics
d)
Camp David Accords
3.

Which of these programs did Reagan NOT cut funding to

a)

School Lunches

b)

Medicaid

c)

Welfare

d)

Military

4.

Which of the following is MOST CORRECT about Reagan's economic policies

a)

They were successful BUT they increased the national debt by 2 trillion dollars

b)

They were extremely successful.

c)

They were unsuccessful AND they increased the national debt by 2 trillion dollars

d)

They helped to end the disparity between rich and poor Americans

5.

Why is the United States interested in the Middle East?

a)

That's where we get our natural gas.

b)

That's where we get our oil.

c)

The Middle East has lots of money.

d)

The US is not interested in the Middle East.

6.

Why did the United States get involved in the Persian Gulf War?

a)

The US was happy about this invasion and wanted to support Saddam Hussein.

b)

The US was concerned about this invasion, as a lot of the country’s oil came from Kuwait & Saudi Arabia.

c)

The US was concerned about this invasion, as a lot of the country’s oil came from Turkey.

d)

The US loves war.

7.

Which are the positives of NAFTA?

a)

Increases Trade

Reduces Cost

Raises Economic Growth

Reduce Govt Spending

Creates Jobs

b)

Outsourcing

Environment Damage from Shale Oil

8.

NAFTA was an agreement between which countries?

a)

America, Cuba, and Mexico

b)

Mexico and Canada

c)

Mexico, Canada, and the United States

d)

Mexico, Columbia, and Canada

9.
The Cold War ended in 1991, when which country fell?
a)
China
b)
Kuwait
c)
Soviet Union
d)
Cuba
10.
President Bush and the United Nations sent in troops in January 1991, their goal was the restore peace in Kuwait. What was the name of this conflict, which lasted six weeks?
a)
World War II
b)
Vietnam War
c)
Persian Gulf War
d)
This means war
11.
What was the name of Iraq's Dictator, who ordered the invasion of Kuwait in August 1990, for which the US forced their withdraw in the 1991 Gulf War?
a)
Anwar Sadat
b)
Osama Bin Laden
c)
Mumamar Quadafi 
d)
Saadam Hussein
12.
The Cold War ended in 1991, when which country fell?
a)
China
b)
Kuwait
c)
Soviet Union
d)
Cuba
13.
Who won the presidential election of 1992?
a)
George Bush
b)
Al Gore
c)
Bill Clinton
d)
Ronald Reagan
14.
The longest period of economic growth happened during who's administration?
a)
Nixon
b)
Roosevelt
c)
Clinton
d)
Bush
15.
What reduced trade barriers among the United States, Mexico, and Canadia?
a)
NAFTA
b)
NATO
c)
OPEC
d)
FAFSA
16.
What Clinton law makes it easier for workers to take off for family health emergencies?
a)
CHIP
b)
DOMA
c)
Family and Medical Leave Act
d)
NAFTA
17.
What Bill Clinton personal scandal showed that politicians personal lives were under scrutiny?
a)
Watergate
b)
Enron
c)
Exxon Mobil
d)
Monica Lewinsky Scandal
18.
Why was Clinton impeached?
a)
Having a relationship with Monica Lewinsky
b)
Lying under oath
c)
Retaliating against Bin Laden without congress' approval
d)
He was tryannical
19.
Which department protects against terrorists and other threats to US security?
a)
Department of Defense
b)
Department of Justice
c)
Department of the Interior
d)
Department of Homeland Security
20.
Why was the PATRIOT Act created?
a)
To improve counter-terrorism
b)
In response to the 9/11 attacks
c)
All possible responses
21.

In the general election, __ won more popular votes, __ led the Electoral vote, and the overall winning decision depended on the results in __.

a)

Bush, Gore, Florida

b)

Bush, Gore, New Mexico

c)

Gore, Bush, Florida

d)

Gore, Bush, New Mexico

22.

In the case of Bush v. Gore, __ ordered that the recount had to stop, so Florida's Electoral votes were awarded to __, making him the winner of the election.

a)

President Clinton, Al Gore

b)

Congress, Al Gore

c)

the Supreme Court, George W. Bush

d)

Governor Jeb Bush, George W. Bush

23.

Why was the election of 2008 such a historic moment in American history?

a)

First Tie in American History

b)

First African-American President elected

c)

First female President elected

d)

Supreme Court chose the President for the first time

24.

Under Obama Care, you can stay on your parent's insurance until you turn how old?

a)

16

b)

26

c)

36

d)

Forever

25.

How did the spill effect the economy?

a)

The government lowered taxes in the area

b)

Tourism increased

c)

The fishing industry was closed

d)

All of the above

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