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America in the Bush Years Answers

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

A
lower taxes.
B
stop immigration.
C
take away business tax credits.
D
reform welfare programs.
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What challenge did President Bush face in August of 2005?

A
recession
B
terrorist attacks
C
Hurricane Katrina
D
illegal immigration
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The outcome of the US presidential election in 2000 was determined by

A
the popular vote.
B
the Electoral College.
C
the state of Florida.
D
the Florida Supreme Court.
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After Hurricane Katrina, the Bush administration was

A
praised for its quick and effective response to the crisis.
B
praised for showing concern for New Orleans residents.
C
criticized for not anticipating that a hurricane might strike.
D
criticized for responding only after flooding damaged the city.
5

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

A
cutting taxes.
B
raising taxes.
C
discouraging immigration.
D
forcing immigrants to return home.
6

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

A
would be immediately deported.
B
would be allowed to apply for citizenship while remaining in the U.S.
C
could apply for citizenship only if they were employed.
D
could stay in the country for a short time as guest workers.
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What was a major cause of the US recession that began in 2008?

A
defaults on mortgages for homes
B
consumers not buying new homes
C
damage from Hurricane Katrina
D
a rise in the American stock market
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Following the 2000 election, the Gore campaign

A
asked the Florida Supreme Court to order a hand recount of the ballots.
B
appealed the Florida Supreme Court’s decision to the US Supreme Court.
C
rejected the decision of the US Supreme Court on the hand recount.
D
decided a hand recount could not be done in time for the Electoral College vote.
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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.

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