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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.
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What was a major cause of destruction in New Orleans in August of 2005?

A
fires
B
flooding
C
terrorism
D
explosions
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Which statement summarizes President Obama’s actions in Iraq and Afghanistan during his first term?

A
The Obama administration withdrew almost all American troops from both Iraq and Afghanistan.
B
The Obama administration withdrew most troops from Iraq and prepared for troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.
C
The Obama administration withdrew most troops from Iraq and made no changes in Afghanistan.
D
The Obama administration increased troop numbers in Iraq and withdrew most troops from Afghanistan.
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Which two international organizations most help developing countries?

A
the IMF and the WTO
B
the WTO and the G20
C
the IMF and the World Bank
D
the G20 and the World Bank
5

President George W. Bush gave tax credits to energy companies to

A
give consumers more money to spend.
B
give investors more money to invest.
C
encourage the employment of guest workers.
D
increase production of fossil fuels and nuclear power.
6

A dispute between two countries about tariffs would most likely be settled by the

A
IMF.
B
G20.
C
World Bank.
D
WTO.
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provided support by

A
bailing out financial institutions.
B
making loans to auto companies.
C
funding road and bridge construction.
D
working to ease the bank credit crisis.
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Which best describes a way in which No Child Left Behind was effective?

A
It raised standards for all students.
B
It raised students’ tests scores in history.
C
It focused Americans on passing tests.
D
It incorporated testing across the curriculum.
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One of the main goals of international economic organizations is to

A
reduce interconnections between nations.
B
eliminate competition between nations.
C
increase economic differences between nations.
D
promote and regulate trade between nations.
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How did the Obama administration change US policy regarding Cuba?

I
It eased restrictions on communication, travel, and exports.
I
It imposed sanctions in response to nuclear testing.
I
It created programs to help fight violence there.
I
It intervened in an uprising to aid pro-democracy rebels.
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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.
12

Which issue helped determine the outcome of the 2008 presidential race?

w
worry about campaign financing
a
anger over health-care reform
o
opposition to the war in Iraq
c
concern about an oil spill
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How did congressional Republicans and Democrats respond to President Bush’s proposed changes to immigration law?

B
Both parties supported his guest worker program.
B
Both parties criticized his guest worker program.
O
Only Democrats passed his guest worker program.
O
Only Republicans passed his guest worker program.
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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 do American consumers most benefit from globalization?

A
Reducing costs for labor and resources lowers the prices of goods.
B
Creating industries in less-developed countries increases competition.
C
Building factories in foreign countries shifts some jobs overseas.
D
Competing in a global marketplace forces smaller companies to close.
16

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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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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In the wake of the September 11th attacks,

o
other nations were reluctant to support the US.
t
the government became partisan and divided.
a
a struggling economy became even worse.
P
President Bush struggled to build support.
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Following the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003,

A
Saddam Hussein escaped from the country.
B
weapons of mass destruction were found.
C
the Taliban gained strength in the country.
D
the capital city of Baghdad fell quickly.
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How did creating the Department of Homeland Security address the concerns of the 9/11 Commission?

P
Passengers would be better screened for explosives and weapons.
“
“No-fly lists” would keep possible terrorists off airplanes.
A
Agencies would be able to share critical information.
A
Agencies would conduct more searches and seizures.

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