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President George W. Bush believed that the best way to improve the economy was by

cutting taxes.

raising taxes.

discouraging immigration.

forcing immigrants to return home.

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President Bush’s major education initiative in 2002 was called

No Child Left Behind.

Blue Ribbon Schools.

Improve Public Education Now.

Increasing Accountability in Our Schools.

What was a major cause of the US recession that began in 2008?

defaults on mortgages for homes

consumers not buying new homes

damage from Hurricane Katrina

a rise in the American stock market

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

it raised standards to levels that were difficult to meet.

some students would benefit more than others.

students’ performances in the sciences would decline over time.

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

After Hurricane Katrina, the Bush administration was

praised for its quick and effective response to the crisis.

praised for showing concern for New Orleans residents.

criticized for not anticipating that a hurricane might strike.

criticized for responding only after flooding damaged the city.

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