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Worksheets*UPDATED* Chapter 19 U.S. History Practice
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
The end of the Cold War is credited to President George H. W. Bush because:
it was his policies directly caused the Soviet Union to collapse and the Cold War to end
the combination of Reagan's policies and Gorbachev's attempt at Perestroika caused the Soviet Union to collapse during Bush's presidency
President Bush activated the U.S. military and was able to defeat the Soviet Union in outright warfare during his presidency
President Bush was able to form alliances with all the nations under the Soviet Union's influence during his presidency
The term Reaganomics refers to President Ronald Reagan's economic policies in the 1980s that focused on _______________________; it is also known as 'supply-side economics' or 'trickle-down economics'.
reducing taxes for the poor, increasing government spending, controlling the money supply, regulating the economy
increasing taxes for the wealthy, increasing government spending, controlling the money supply, and regulating the economy
reducing taxes for the wealthy, decreasing government spending, controlling the money supply, and deregulating the economy
increasing taxes for the poor, increasing government spending, controlling the money supply, and regulating the economy
What is the significance of the World Trade Center/Twin Towers and the Pentagon as the primary targets hit during the 9/11 attacks?
The World Trade Center is of great financial importance and the Pentagon is our military headquarters
The World Trade Center is of great financial importance and the Pentagon is where Congress is located
The World Trade Center is where Congress is located and the Pentagon is our military headquarters
The World Trade Center is of great financial importance and the Pentagon is where the President resides
For what reasons was Bill Clinton impeached?
Sexual relations with Monica Lewinsky and perjury
Sexual relations with Monica Lewinsky and infidelity in his marriage with Sen. Hillary Clinton
Perjury and obstruction of justice
Infidelity in his marriage with Sen. Hillary Clinton and obstruction of justice
Generally, owners of major corporations want deregulation so they can make money without too many legal obstacles. Based on this, select the THREE Presidents they would be most likely to support
Ronald Reagan
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
George W. Bush
The Cold War lasted from 1945 into the late 1980's. Which doctrine would've been aimed at containing communism circa 1985?
Truman Doctrine
Reagan Doctrine
Monroe Doctrine
Marshall Plan
Which physical structure became the symbol of the division between the Communist East and Capitalist West during the Cold War?
The World Trade Center
The Berlin Wall
The Iron Curtain
The Great Wall of China
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union through the end of the Cold War?
Joseph Stalin
Mikhail Gorbachev
Vladimir Lenin
Vladimir Putin
Which term describes a period of slow economic growth and high unemployment with rising prices?
Reaganomics
Stagflation
Deregulation
Globalization
What best describes President George W. Bush's "War on Terror'?
A war against Osama Bin Laden and Al Qaeda only in light of the 9/11 attacks
A war strictly against the nations of Afghanistan and Iraq in light of the 9/11 attacks
A war specifically against the Al Qaeda and Taliban organizations in light of the 9/11 attacks
A global war on terror in light of the 9/11 attacks that led to military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq
The Presidential Election of 2008 marked which of the following?
The election of the first African American President
The election of the youngest President
The closest Presidential election ever run
The first Democrat in office since Jimmy Carter
Which faction was responsible for the attacks on September 11, 2001?
Al Qaeda
The Taliban
The country of Afghanistan
The country of Iraq
In today's interconnected world, globalization links countries through trade, technology, media, and ___________, making national borders less relevant in our daily lives.
individualism
brinksmanship
cultural exchange
identity politics
One result of "Reaganomics" is:
income inequality--- the gap between the rich and poor--- began to close
income inequality--- the gap between the rich and poor---stabilized
income inequality--- the gap between the rich and poor--- increased slightly
income inequality--- the gap between the rich and poor---widened significantly
Which technology played a new and cutting edge role in President Obama's 2008 election?
Television
Social Media
Body cams
Drones
According to this excerpt from Obama's speech, his goal as newly elected President is:
to only be President of the Blue states
to be bipartisan and work across party lines, even though he is a Democrat
to discriminate according to race, ethinicity, disability, age, economics, and sexual preference
to foster a spirit of unity between all Americans
In his 1981 inaugural address, Reagan promoted which of the following?
Smaller government (less government involvement)
Bigger government (more government involvement)
Shared responsiblity between the government and the civilians
Higher taxes for the rich
This statement by George H. W. Bush appeals specifically to the conservative movement by:
celebrating that America has won the Cold War
suggesting the Cold War is the biggest event of Bush's life
suggesting that America's winning the Cold War is ordained by God
suggesting that the entire world is rooting for America in the Cold War
Based on this document, how did Reagan feel about 'Perestroika'--- the Soviet Union's attempt to be more like the free and democratic West? (Two solutions)
He asserted that, to prove Perestroika was authentic, Gorbachev would have to tear down the Berlin Wall
He thought Perestroika was a threat to American democracy and that America must become more free and democratic to keep up
He doubted Perestroika was sincere, but was supportive
He believed Gorbachev was sincere and that Perestroika was a great idea
In his declaration of the "War on Terror", President G. W. Bush's approach is:
resorting immediately to all out force without any diplomacy
a wide array of methods and strategies, both peaceful and forceful
a global outreach to disrupt the terror network
a concentrated attack against the specific country harboring Al Qaeda
