A New Millennium — Test

Question 1

Which statement best explains financial crises in the global economy?

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A financial crisis in one country can quickly spread to other countries.

Question 2

Critics of President Bush’s education initiative that required annual testing of students felt that

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teachers would focus too much on tests and neglect other subjects.

Question 3

A company that builds a factory in another country to hire workers for less money is trying to save on its

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human resources.

Question 4

Following the 2000 presidential election, the Bush campaign

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appealed the Florida Supreme Court’s decision to allow a hand recount.

Question 5

Which statement best describes the state of the economy when President Obama took office?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Financial institutions were failing, housing prices had fallen, and unemployment was rising.

A New Millennium — Test Answers