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Which statements correctly describe George H. W. Bush and his accomplishments as president? Select three options.He was a World War II hero.He served as governor of Texas.He expanded global trade treaties.He signed the Americans with Disabilities Act.He signed legislation for the use of clean coal and natural gas.

A
He was a World War II hero.
B
He served as governor of Texas.
C
He expanded global trade treaties.
D
He signed the Americans with Disabilities Act.
E
He signed legislation for the use of clean coal and natural gas.
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What was President Clinton charged with by the House impeachment committee?

A
engaging in crimes related to Whitewater
B
committing sexual harassment and assault
C
lying under oath and obstructing justice
D
having a relationship with a White House intern
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What resulted from President Clinton’s economic policies? Select three options.decreased taxesincreased bank bailoutsincreased family incomedecreased national debtdecreased unemployment

A
decreased taxes
B
increased bank bailouts
C
increased family income
D
decreased national debt
E
decreased unemployment
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Why was the budget crisis of 1995 significant?

A
It was the first time government was shut down.
B
It was the first time the budget included cuts to social programs.
C
It marked the beginning of increased partisanship in government.
D
It was the first time Congress passed a budget the president disagreed with.
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Study the graph of President Clinton’s approval ratings.

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A
Most Americans supported President Clinton’s actions in Somalia and Rwanda.
B
Most Americans did not believe the charges that led to President Clinton’s impeachment.
C
Most Americans agreed that President Clinton was responsible for the government shutdown.
D
Most Americans believed President Clinton was increasing jobs and median household income.
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Study the chart of median household income in the United States.

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A
It increased slightly.
B
It remained constant.
C
It decreased slightly.
D
It increased significantly.
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What is genocide?

A
a planned evacuation of a group of people
B
a temporary containment of a group of people
C
a systematic extermination of a group of people
D
a coordinated effort to relocate a group of people
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What did President Bush’s response to the conflict between Iraq and Kuwait have in common with President Clinton’s response to the conflict in Bosnia?

A
Both presidents invaded countries and helped start democracies.
B
Both presidents chose to remain neutral in the conflicts outside the US.
C
Both presidents became less popular for their involvement in these conflicts.
D
Both presidents worked with international allies in response to these conflicts.
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What contributed most to President Bush losing the election to Bill Clinton in 1992?

A
the failing economy
B
the conflict with Panama
C
his conservation measures
D
the outcome of the Gulf War
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What was symbolic about the Berlin Wall falling on November 9, 1989?

A
It represented the beginning of Germany’s independence.
B
It represented the beginning of the fall of communism in Europe.
C
It represented the beginning of Western Europe’s opposition to communism.
D
It represented the beginning of a partnership between Europe and the United States.

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