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In order to end the recession in the early 1990s, President Clinton

A
decreased government spending.
B
increased government spending.
C
made the government less like a business.
D
reduced taxes on the wealthy to raise money.
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How did the weakening of the Soviet Union affect other nations in Europe?

A
It strengthened those with Communist dictatorships.
B
It strengthened those with democratic governments.
C
It weakened those with Communist dictatorships.
D
It had no effect on democratic governments.
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Why was Saudi Arabia fearful of Iraq in 1990?

A
Iraq moved its troops to the border that Saudi Arabia shared with Kuwait.
B
Saddam Hussein had threatened to invade Saudi Arabia.
C
Iraq had threatened to invade the United States.
D
Saudi Arabia was a smaller, more vulnerable country than Kuwait.
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Which of the following best describes China’s status during the 1980s?

A
China was a reunified state.
B
China was a Communist power.
C
China was a democratic nation.
D
China was an independent state.
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Why did President Reagan order the CIA to recruit the Contras?

A
He wanted to use the Contras to help free US hostages in Iran and other Middle Eastern countries.
B
He thought the Contras could help sell US arms to countries fighting Communism in Latin America.
C
He thought the Contras were necessary to oust a threatening leftist government in Nicaragua.
D
He felt that such action would prompt Congress to change its stand on US involvement in Latin America.
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Which best explains how Ronald Reagan’s economic message helped him win the 1980 presidential election?

A
Many Americans agreed with Reagan, saying that taxes needed to be increased to fund government programs.
B
Many Americans agreed with Reagan, saying that defense spending needed to be reduced.
C
Reagan’s economic plan seemed more specific than President Carter’s plan.
D
Reagan was anxious to increase funding for peacekeeping, which appealed to voters.
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In order to end the recession in the early 1990s, President Clinton

A
decreased government spending.
B
increased government spending.
C
made the government less like a business.
D
reduced taxes on the wealthy to raise money.
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What caused relations to deteriorate between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1979?

A
The United States invaded Afghanistan.
B
The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan.
C
The Soviet Union hosted the Olympic Games.
D
The United States ratified the SALT II Treaty.
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Which best describes the Iran-Contra Affair?

A
a US military build-up
B
a fight against terrorists
C
a secret diplomatic effort
D
a secret arms deal
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The Senate hoped to learn from the Watergate tapes

A
what did the president knew and when he knew it.
B
who John Dean was and when he authorized the break-in.
C
who the burglars were and why they staged the break-in.
D
when the Watergate break-in occurred and who was involved.
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In the 1950s and 1960s, women began to want jobs outside the home because of

A
greater opportunities in the growing service industry.
B
pressure to take over men's factory jobs after the war.
C
household chores decreasing due to new appliances.
D
fewer men willing to do factory jobs after the war.
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Following the 1994 midterm election, Republicans in Congress

A
vowed to work with Democrats to get the economy back on track.
B
believed the American people wanted them to make changes.
C
were worried about making changes and opposing the president.
D
supported President Clinton’s plans to raise taxes to balance the budget.
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Which did Ronald Reagan promise to do during his presidential campaign in 1980?

A
appoint a woman to the Supreme Court
B
support the Equal Rights Amendment
C
emphasize the importance of peacekeeping
D
call for reductions in the military
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The Senate hoped to learn from the Watergate tapes

A
what did the president knew and when he knew it.
B
who John Dean was and when he authorized the break-in.
C
who the burglars were and why they staged the break-in.
D
when the Watergate break-in occurred and who was involved.
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Which best describes the Nixon administration’s approach to China, the Soviet Union, and Latin America during Nixon’s first term in office?

A
The administration pressured China and the Soviet Union and sought to reduce tensions with Latin America.
B
The administration equally pressured the Soviet Union, China, and Latin America.
C
The administration sought to reduce tensions with the Soviet Union, China, and Latin America.
D
The administration pressured Latin America and sought to reduce tensions with China and the Soviet Union.
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As a result of the cuts President Ford made to government spending, unemployment

A
remained the same.
B
decreased.
C
increased, then decreased.
D
increased.
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Many opponents of abortion today are motivated by

A
concerns for safety.
B
economic incentives.
C
interest in adoption.
D
religious beliefs.
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Based on his economic policy, President Reagan believed that most Americans would experience

A
higher taxes.
B
higher inflation.
C
economic hardship.
D
economic benefits.
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Based on his economic policy, President Reagan believed that most Americans would experience

A
higher taxes.
B
higher inflation.
C
economic hardship.
D
economic benefits.
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The United States was part of the conflict in Bosnia during Clinton’s presidency. As a result of international involvement,

A
Bosnia’s ethnic relations grew worse.
B
Serbia signed a peace agreement.
C
Serbia refused to accept terms of peace.
D
Bosnia’s Muslim population returned.

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