Bush and Clinton

Question 1

What caused Bush to break his pledge of “no new taxes”?

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C: the rising US debt during the 1980s

Question 2

Why did Bush propose legislation to help American savings and loans?

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B: to end an economic crisis created by failing banks

Question 3

Which of these statements best reflects why Bush ordered US troops into Panama?

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C: Noriega was wanted for criminal charges in the United States.

Question 4

The war removed Saddam Hussein from power.

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B: false

Question 5

What strategies did Clinton use to improve the economy?

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D: tax increases and spending cuts

Question 6

Review the list of items, and choose where they belong in the Venn diagram. International focus

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B: overlap

Question 7

Which of Clinton’s foreign policy goals did the United States fail to achieve in Rwanda?

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C: defense of human rights

Question 8

The United States fought as part of a large alliance of nations.

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A: true

Question 9

Which of the following was a result of Clinton’s economic plan? Choose all that apply.

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B: balanced budget; D: budget surplus; E: increased prosperity for Americans

Question 10

North American focus

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A: NAFTA

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