WorksheetsAP U.S. History: Economic and Technological Transformations (1980-Present)
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 11mins
1-10.
Answer the questions below after watching the video
What period does Unit 9 of the AP U.S. History curriculum cover?
1945-1980
1980-present
1900-1950
1960-2000
Which company was one of the first to create a computer for home use?
Apple
IBM
Microsoft
What was a major effect of the internet on the music industry?
Increased physical album sales
Decreased need for live performances
Transformation of business models
Reduction in music piracy
Which sector saw a sharp increase as manufacturing declined in the U.S.?
Service
Agricultural
Construction
Government
What year did the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) facilitate outsourcing?
1985
1994
2001
1975
What action by President Reagan significantly impacted labor unions?
Firing striking air traffic controllers
Tax reform
Implementing new safety regulations
Increasing federal wages
What percentage of American jobs are in the service sector as mentioned in the video?
50%
80%
65%
71%
Where is most manufacturing work outsourced according to the video?
India
Mexico
Vietnam
China
By what percentage did the wealth of the top 1% of American households increase from 1979 to 2007?
200%
275%
100%
350%
What is a major reason for the stagnation of middle-class wages?
Outsourcing and tax restructuring
Increase in agricultural jobs
Rise of technology in workplaces
Decrease in global trade
