America in the Bush Years Answers

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

A
it raised standards to levels that were difficult to meet.
B
some students would benefit more than others.
C
students’ performances in the sciences would decline over time.
D
teachers would focus too much on tests and neglect other subjects.
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According to the immigration plan proposed by President Bush, people living in the United States illegally

w
would be immediately deported.
w
would be allowed to apply for citizenship while remaining in the U.S.
c
could apply for citizenship only if they were employed.
c
could stay in the country for a short time as guest workers.
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One reason Hurricane Katrina was so devastating for New Orleans is that

A
many people had to be rescued by helicopter.
B
no emergency shelters were available.
C
people were surprised by the storm.
D
many residents had not evacuated.
4

President Bush’s major education initiative in 2002 was called

N
No Child Left Behind.
B
Blue Ribbon Schools.
I
Improve Public Education Now.
I
Increasing Accountability in Our Schools.
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A result of the US recession that began in 2008 was

A
a global recession.
B
falling unemployment levels.
C
higher job wages.
D
banks making bad loans.

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