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President George H. W. Bush realized that in order to pay the government’s debt, he had to

increase taxes.

win the war with Iraq.

create new savings and loan banks.

make the government more like a business.

When George H. W. Bush became president, the US government was deep in debt. Bush was forced to

start a war with Iraq.

compromise with Congress.

resign from office.

close the failing banks.

Which of the following best describes the US economy in 1998 during President Clinton’s term?

It was in a recession.

It was in a depression.

The federal budget was balanced.

The deficit was somewhat lowered.

In the 1980s, Bush proposed legislation to save the banking industry at a cost of

millions of dollars.

billions of dollars.

thousands of dollars.

trillions of dollars.

How did President Clinton react when military leaders in Haiti overthrew Aristide?

He threatened to invade Haiti if Aristide wasn’t returned to power.

He offered to extend American citizenship to Aristide.

He immediately sent US troops to Haiti.

He withdrew American troops from Haiti.

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