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During the 1970s, what was threatened by the conflict in the Middle East?

A
the spread of Communism
B
trade between Israel and the United States
C
trade between Egypt and Nicaragua
D
the flow of oil from the region’s oil fields
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How did confidence impact the presidential election of 1980?

A
Many Americans felt that while Reagan was confident, Carter was not.
B
Many Americans felt that while Carter was confident, Reagan was not.
C
Many Americans were confident that President Carter would turn the economy around.
D
Many Americans were confident that Reagan would establish more government programs.
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The goal of perestroika was to

A
reform the Soviet economy.
B
limit choices available to Soviet consumers.
C
slow the development of a free market.
D
increase Soviet factory and farm production.
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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

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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What was the effect of frequent fighting in the Middle East during the Carter administration?

A
Many hostages were taken.
B
Innocent lives were lost.
C
More countries became Communist.
D
Oil production completely stopped.
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Which describes a domestic policy for which President Nixon was responsible?

A
the reduction of tension between the Democrats and Republicans
B
the establishment of the Second Frontier
C
the reduction of tension between the United States and China
D
the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency
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Which technology has most lowered inventory costs in industry?

A
tablet computers
B
robotics
C
satellite communications
D
just-in-time manufacturing
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How did congressional Republicans and Democrats respond to President Bush’s proposed changes to immigration law?

A
Both parties supported his guest worker program.
B
Both parties criticized his guest worker program.
C
Only Democrats passed his guest worker program.
D
Only Republicans passed his guest worker program.
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According to Reagan’s supply-side economics, the first step to triggering the cycle of growth was

A
reducing taxes.
B
raising taxes.
C
regulating businesses.
D
creating government programs.
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Study the graph below.During Jimmy Carter’s presidency, inflation increased from about 6 percent to

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A
about 7 percent.
B
about 10 percent.
C
about 13 percent.
D
about 15 percent.
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Which of the following caused the Iran hostage crisis in 1979?

A
Israel and Egypt signing a peace treaty
B
the Shah’s entry into the United States
C
the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
D
Khomeini’s entry into the United States
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The US troop “surge” in Iraq in 2007

A
gradually increased violence.
B
gradually decreased violence.
C
quickly increased violence.
D
quickly decreased violence.
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What were the financial effects of the September 11th attacks?

A
The attacks caused a panic in the stock market, and stock prices fell.
B
The attacks helped lift the nation out of a recession, and stock prices rose.
C
The attacks led to a rise in stocks as consumers supported the economy.
D
The attacks had little effect on the stock market or the US economy.
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Who became the president of the United States after Nixon’s resignation?

A
Jimmy Carter
B
Gerald Ford
C
John Dean
D
Lyndon Johnson

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