The Obama Presidency

Question 1

The US began fighting in Afghanistan in 2001

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to combat terrorist groups.

Question 2

The Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) worked to

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save failing banks and the automotive industry.

Question 3

Which two countries began nuclear testing, posing a challenge for President Obama?

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Iran and North Korea

Question 4

During the Obama administration, Hillary Clinton served as

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secretary of state.

Question 5

A negative effect of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was that

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the federal deficit grew.

Question 6

The outcome of the presidential election in 2008 was historic because the United States elected

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an African American.

Question 7

In 2010, Congress passed a major plan to reform

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health care.

Question 8

In 2011, the United States used drone aircraft to target

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al-Qaeda members.

Question 9

The presidential election of 2008 was historic because

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the Democratic Party nominated an African American.

Question 10

Which were the most important issues during the presidential election of 2008?

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two overseas wars and economic downturn

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