AnswersISP ONLY Economics S5000XXCreating and Delivering a Presentation in Social Studies

Creating and Delivering a Presentation in Social Studies — Unit test Answers

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What was the terrorist’s main goal in committing the September 11, 2001, attacks?

A
to get the United States to recognize al-Qaeda as an official government
B
to kill as many Americans as possible and damage the US economy
C
to incite the United States into a holy war against Islamist countries
D
to force the United States to release thousands of its members from prison
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This line graph shows the United States population from 1800 to 2000.

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A
about 50 million
B
about 100 million
C
about 200 million
D
about 300 million
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In addition to electronic surveillance, how else does the Patriot Act help law enforcement stop terror plots?

A
It increases the privacy rights of American citizens.
B
It makes it easier to search the property of suspected terrorists.
C
It makes it harder to obtain search warrants against Americans.
D
It decreases the interrogation rights of suspected terrorists.
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Founded by Osama bin Laden, which was considered the most dangerous international terrorist group in the 1990s and early 2000s?

A
the Taliban
B
ISIS
C
al-Qaeda
D
Ku Klux Klan
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Which statements best describe al-Qaeda? Check all that apply.

A
They played a critical role in stopping terrorist attacks worldwide.
B
They carried out dozens of bombings and attacks to bring attention to their cause.
C
They sought the help of the United States in stopping attacks in the Middle East.
D
They opposed the presence of the United States in the Middle East.
E
They used surveillance to identify international terrorist plots.
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What is the best way for people to prepare their homes for a hurricane?

A
reinforcing all structures to prevent snow damage
B
making sure their homes are well insulated
C
elevating their homes if they live inland
D
building seawalls if they live near the coast
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Which business is an example of a multinational corporation?

A
a Canadian restaurant chain with locations across Canada
B
a US-based coffee chain with locations worldwide
C
an Indian automaker that supplies low-cost vehicles across India
D
a British boutique with a few stores located in high-end neighborhoods
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What was the terrorist’s main goal in committing the September 11, 2001, attacks?

A
to get the United States to recognize al-Qaeda as an official government
B
to kill as many Americans as possible and damage the US economy
C
to incite the United States into a holy war against Islamist countries
D
to force the United States to release thousands of its members from prison
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This map shows the GDP per country worldwide. Which continent has the most countries with GDPs below $100 billion?

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A
Africa
B
Europe
C
North America
D
South America
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What is pollution?

A
the introduction of harmful substances into the environment
B
the removal of waste from landfills and other waste collection areas
C
the addition of organic materials in order to clean dirty air and water
D
the combination of specific chemicals to decompose garbage
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Which factors most likely contributed to the change on this graph? Check all that apply.

A
more women moving into the workforce
B
a decrease in the number of marriages
C
an increase in the number of marriages
D
greater access to birth control methods
E
advancement in equal rights for women
F
the pursuit of traditional gender roles
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Which US president signed NAFTA into law?

A
Ronald Reagan
B
Bill Clinton
C
George W. Bush
D
Barack Obama
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What have been positive effects of NAFTA on the US economy? Select two options.

A
an increase in the value of goods and services
B
an increase in income inequality
C
an increase in import taxes
D
an increase in unemployment
E
an increase in trade with neighbors

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