America in the Bush Years

Question 1

Read this excerpt of a speech by George W. Bush after the US Supreme Court ruling in Bush v. Gore.Which of the following best summarizes Bush’s sentiments?

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Americans should put the bitter election behind them and unite as a nation.

Question 2

Which of the following were components of No Child Left Behind? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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higher performance goals for students and schools; improvement plans for underperforming schools; higher standards for teachers

Question 3

What was the purpose of No Child Left Behind?

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to improve public primary and secondary schools

Question 4

What was a criticism of No Child Left Behind (NCLB)?

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NCLB taught to the test, while neglecting other parts of the curriculum

Question 5

What happened as a result of Hurricane Katrina?Check all of the boxes that apply.

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Approximately 80 percent of the city was flooded.; Thousands were stranded and needed rescues.; The city faced a public health emergency.

Question 6

Based on what you know, what can you infer about why someone wrote this graffiti in New Orleans?

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The creator believed Bush’s administration responded too slowly.

Question 7

Why did the global economy enter a recession in 2008?

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Banks invested in loans people could not pay back.

Question 8

President Bush’s speech after the terrorist attacks of 9/11 made which of the following significant changes to US foreign policy?

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It declared that the United States could now attack any country that refused to hand over terrorists.

Question 9

How did Bush try to fix the economic recession?

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He helped create a plan to buy $700 billion in bad loans and assets.

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