America in the Bush Years Answers

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Why were the electoral votes in Florida so crucial to the 2000 election?

A
Florida’s electoral votes decided the close election.
B
Florida’s electoral votes influenced the popular vote.
C
Florida influenced the vote of the whole country.
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Read this excerpt of a speech by George W. Bush after the US Supreme Court ruling in Bush v. Gore.Which of the following best summarizes Bush’s sentiments?

A
Some bitter people will continue to contest the election.
B
Republicans should use the outcome to seize firm control of the government.
C
Americans should put the bitter election behind them and unite as a nation.
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What was the purpose of No Child Left Behind?

A
to lower the amount of funding needed for public schools
B
to improve public primary and secondary schools
C
to make private and charter schools more accessible
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Which of the following were components of No Child Left Behind? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
fewer standardized tests in schools
B
higher performance goals for students and schools
C
improvement plans for underperforming schools
D
higher standards for teachers
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What was a criticism of No Child Left Behind (NCLB)?

A
NCLB taught to the test, while neglecting other parts of the curriculum
B
NCLB took too much federal funding
C
NCLB did not improve the test scores of minority students
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What happened as a result of Hurricane Katrina?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Approximately 80 percent of the city was flooded.
B
Citizens quickly received help and support.
C
Thousands were stranded and needed rescues.
D
The city faced a public health emergency.
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Based on what you know, what can you infer about why someone wrote this graffiti in New Orleans?

A
The creator believed Bush’s administration responded too slowly.
B
The creator supported Bush’s response to the crisis in New Orleans.
C
The creator was speaking in favor of Bush’s economic policies.

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