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This graph shows the number of American troops in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2011.Between 2008 and 2011, the number of US troops

increased slightly.

increased significantly.

decreased slightly.

decreased significantly.

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In the mid-2000s, as a result of the Afghan people’s anger toward the United States,

the Taliban began to regain control over some areas.

more citizens began to vote in democratic elections.

more freedoms were given to the women of Afghanistan.

the rebuilding process in the country began to accelerate.

How do nations mostly use technology in foreign relations? Check all that apply.to mobilize votersto reach constituentsto spy on one anotherto carry out cyber attacksto improve their public images

to mobilize voters

to reach constituents

to spy on one another

to carry out cyber attacks

to improve their public images

The special investigation into the Whitewater real estate scandal

resulted in charges that Clinton had committed perjury.

led to allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct.

revealed that Clinton was guilty of obstruction of justice.

produced no evidence that Clinton had committed a crime.

As president, what was George W. Bush’s main accomplishment regarding immigration?

He proposed and signed into law a guest worker program.

He succeeded in ending illegal immigration into the United States.

He authorized a 700-mile-long fence along the US border with Mexico.

He changed US immigration policy and allowed illegal immigrants to stay.

Which statement best summarizes a result of the 1994 midterm elections?

Democrats received a mandate to take a new approach to government.

Americans were apathetic and uninterested in the midterm election.

A Democratic president was left to work with a Republican Congress.

Voters showed they were willing to continue on the established path.

What is one positive effect technology has had on education?

More time has become available for studying and learning.

Online education is available, although only for a fee.

Interpersonal relationships have increased.

Courses are available on the Internet, starting in kindergarten.

Many immigrants to the United States in the late twentieth century came from

Europe and Latin America.

Europe and Africa.

Africa and Asia.

Asia and Latin America.

Which best describes the role of the US Supreme Court in the 2000 presidential election?

It declared George W. Bush the winner of the election.

It refused to become involved in the election.

It ordered a recount in Florida, resulting in Bush’s election.

It stopped a recount in Florida, resulting in Bush’s election.

The election of 2008 was historically significant for women because

there were potentially two women on the final ballot.

a third-party female candidate made a strong showing.

women outnumbered male candidates for the Senate.

women outnumbered male candidates for the House.

Which of the following eventually resulted in Niagara Falls’ Love Canal neighborhood being declared a federal emergency in 1978?

Oil drilling in the area had destroyed its ecosystem.

A neighborhood there had been built over a toxic dump.

A large amount of iron, zinc, and lead mining had poisoned the water supply.

There had been an accident at a nearby nuclear power plant.

The United States was part of the conflict in Bosnia during Clinton’s presidency. As a result of international involvement,

Bosnia’s ethnic relations grew worse.

Serbia signed a peace agreement.

Serbia refused to accept terms of peace.

Bosnia’s Muslim population returned.

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.

In order to end the recession in the early 1990s, President Clinton

decreased government spending.

increased government spending.

made the government less like a business.

reduced taxes on the wealthy to raise money.

Which US migration trend began soon after World War II?

moving to cities

moving to the suburbs

moving to the Sun Belt

moving to the Northeast

Who finances the EPA’s Superfund?

a congressional agency formed under President Theodore Roosevelt

the US government and companies that pollute

the Sierra Club and companies that pollute

an organization representing the fishing and oil industries

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.

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

Employment was increasing, and businesses were making record profits.

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

Immediately after the attacks of September 11, 2001, many people around the world

felt uncomfortable voicing support for the United States.

were shocked by the events and condemned the attacks.

declared war on al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations.

remained silent to avoid attacks by al-Qaeda on their soil.

Which statement best explains how the baby boom affects Social Security?

The life expectancy for baby boomers is falling, so they will draw less Social Security than planned.

The baby boom generation is so large its contributions will fully fund Social Security for the next 30 years.

Baby boomers think Social Security should be ended because they will not receive their fair share.

Experts fear the high number of retiring baby boomers will place a strain on the Social Security system.

The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 was designed to help

illegal immigrants.

victims of Hurricane Katrina.

banks and other financial institutions.

victims of terrorist attacks.

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