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In the wake of the September 11th attacks,

o
other nations were reluctant to support the US.
t
the government became partisan and divided.
a
a struggling economy became even worse.
P
President Bush struggled to build support.
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One of the main goals of international economic organizations is to

A
reduce interconnections between nations.
B
eliminate competition between nations.
C
increase economic differences between nations.
D
promote and regulate trade between nations.
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How did congressional Republicans and Democrats respond to President Bush’s proposed changes to immigration law?

B
Both parties supported his guest worker program.
B
Both parties criticized his guest worker program.
O
Only Democrats passed his guest worker program.
O
Only Republicans passed his guest worker program.
4

Which best describes a way in which No Child Left Behind was effective?

A
It raised standards for all students.
B
It raised students’ tests scores in history.
C
It focused Americans on passing tests.
D
It incorporated testing across the curriculum.
5

How did creating the Department of Homeland Security address the concerns of the 9/11 Commission?

P
Passengers would be better screened for explosives and weapons.
“
“No-fly lists” would keep possible terrorists off airplanes.
A
Agencies would be able to share critical information.
A
Agencies would conduct more searches and seizures.
6

What was a major cause of destruction in New Orleans in August of 2005?

A
fires
B
flooding
C
terrorism
D
explosions
7

The image shows a portion of the US Constitution.The US Constitution’s democratic ideology is most significant in Westernization because it is

Question illustration
A
an export of Western culture.
B
the economic basis of Westernization.
C
the most popular aspect of Western culture.
D
accepted beyond the West, into the Middle East.
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The fact that economies can trade products almost instantly online supports which ideas? Check all that apply.Modern technology speeds up cultural diffusion.Modern technology could interfere with the process of globalization.Culture is best spread with face-to-face interaction between people.Globalization is occurring at a faster rate today than in the past.Online trading is an authentic way to spread culture.

A
Modern technology speeds up cultural diffusion.
B
Modern technology could interfere with the process of globalization.
C
Culture is best spread with face-to-face interaction between people.
D
Globalization is occurring at a faster rate today than in the past.
E
Online trading is an authentic way to spread culture.
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How do American consumers most benefit from globalization?

A
Reducing costs for labor and resources lowers the prices of goods.
B
Creating industries in less-developed countries increases competition.
C
Building factories in foreign countries shifts some jobs overseas.
D
Competing in a global marketplace forces smaller companies to close.
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most

i
international collaboration
i
increased scientific research
d
downloadable music and videos
o
online newspapers and magazines

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