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America in the Modern World — Test Answers

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Why did President Reagan call for Soviet leader Gorbachev to “tear down” the Berlin Wall?

He believed that the wall’s removal would improve relations with the Soviet Union.

He believed that the wall was a threat to US national security.

He believed that Germany could remain divided without the wall.

He believed that the wall’s removal would signal a new era of freedom.

Following the 2000 presidential election, the Bush campaign

decided a hand recount could not be done in time for the Electoral College vote.

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

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

rejected the decision of the US Supreme Court on the hand recount.

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

Inflation was out of control, and Americans could not afford basic necessities.

Inflation was rising, interest rates were rising, and housing prices were rising.

Employment was increasing, and businesses were making record profits.

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

The Patriot Act, which was passed by Congress following September 11th attacks,

expanded the government’s right to monitor private communications.

established a “no-fly list” to prevent terrorists from boarding planes.

made it more difficult for police to conduct searches outside the US.

limited the powers of law enforcement officials outside the US.

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