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QuizMultiple Choice

The Late 20th Century — Test

Question 17 • US History Studies Since 1877

What most likely accounts for the difference in the debt level in the last year of the Bush presidency (1992) and the last year of the Clinton presidency (2000)?

Answer
A
Clinton presided over economic growth with higher taxes, while the economy under Bush did poorly.
B
Clinton introduced more open-trading policies, while Bush increased military spending.
C
Clinton enacted more regulations, while Bush only enacted the Clean Air Act and Americans with Disabilities Act.