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QuizMultiple Choice

The Obama Presidency

Question 8 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act failed to

Answer
h
help American taxpayers.
h
halt rising unemployment.
p
provide funds for state governments.
p
pay for road and bridge construction.

Explanation

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provided tax relief, aid to state governments, and funding for infrastructure projects such as roads and bridges. However, unemployment continued to rise after the law was passed, so it did not halt rising unemployment. The correct choice is “halt rising unemployment.”

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