America in the Bush Years

Question 1

After the 2000 presidential election, President George W. Bush kept his campaign promise to

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lower taxes.

Question 2

Immediately following the presidential election in 2000,

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votes were recounted in the state of Florida.

Question 3

The outcome of the US presidential election in 2000 was determined by

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the state of Florida.

Question 4

What challenge did President Bush face in August of 2005?

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Hurricane Katrina

Question 5

After Hurricane Katrina, the Bush administration was

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criticized for responding only after flooding damaged the city.

Question 6

What was the main reason a hand recount was ordered in Florida?

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Many ballots could not be read correctly by machines.

Question 7

Following the 2000 election, the Gore campaign

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asked the Florida Supreme Court to order a hand recount of the ballots.

Question 8

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

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cutting taxes.

Question 9

One reason Hurricane Katrina was so devastating for New Orleans is that

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many residents had not evacuated.

Question 10

According to the immigration plan proposed by President Bush, people living in the United States illegally

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could stay in the country for a short time as guest workers.

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