AnswersNY-US History and Government Term 2 HillcrestSeptember 11, 2001

September 11, 2001 — Unit test Answers

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After the invasion of Afghanistan by US-led forces,

A
women lost some of their rights.
B
democratic elections were held.
C
corruption in government decreased.
D
coalition forces rapidly rebuilt cities.
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The primary purpose of MRI scans is to

s
see inside a patient’s body.
m
make surgery more precise.
e
end the need to wear glasses.
m
make surgery less invasive.
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T
Television programs can be streamed to mobile devices through the Internet.
T
Television programs can be streamed through mobile devices to the Internet.
T
The Internet makes it possible to use GPS technology on televisions.
T
Television makes it possible to use GPS technology on the Internet.
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How did the September 11th attacks affect New York City?

A
The city was ashamed because the terrorists were from New York.
B
The city was saddened because foreign visitors were forced to leave.
C
The city suffered because tourists no longer wished to visit New York.
D
The city faced economic problems due to damage in the financial sector.
5

What were the financial effects of the September 11th attacks?

T
The attacks caused a panic in the stock market, and stock prices fell.
T
The attacks helped lift the nation out of a recession, and stock prices rose.
T
The attacks led to a rise in stocks as consumers supported the economy.
T
The attacks had little effect on the stock market or the US economy.
6

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

A
fires
B
flooding
C
terrorism
D
explosions
7

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.
8

Which technology has most lowered inventory costs in industry?

A
tablet computers
B
robotics
C
satellite communications
D
just-in-time manufacturing
9

President George W. Bush gave tax credits to energy companies to

A
give consumers more money to spend.
B
give investors more money to invest.
C
encourage the employment of guest workers.
D
increase production of fossil fuels and nuclear power.
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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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How did the Obama administration change US policy regarding Cuba?

I
It eased restrictions on communication, travel, and exports.
I
It imposed sanctions in response to nuclear testing.
I
It created programs to help fight violence there.
I
It intervened in an uprising to aid pro-democracy rebels.
12

Which of these arguments is often made against the idea of conservation?

T
The larger environment is more important than economic gain.
L
Land and natural resources should be used for economic gain.
P
People need access to safe air, land, and drinking water.
N
National parks do little to preserve natural landscapes.
13

After the fall of the Berlin Wall, which nation broke up into many independent states?

H
Hungary
R
Romania
P
Poland
Y
Yugoslavia
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Which of the following competes with the need for safe, clean, drinking water?

t
the Clean Water Act and similar congressional legislation
t
the economic needs of industries that supply the nation’s products
t
the need to reduce the amount of fossil fuel pollutants released into the air
t
the Kyoto Protocol and similar international agreements
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US involvement in Afghanistan, which began in 2001,

e
ended two months later.
e
ended six months later.
c
continued until 2005.
c
continued into the 2010s.

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