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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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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 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 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.
5

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.
6

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

A
fires
B
flooding
C
terrorism
D
explosions
7

The image shows a portion of the US Constitution.The US Constitution’s democratic ideology is most significant in Westernization because it is

Question illustration
A
an export of Western culture.
B
the economic basis of Westernization.
C
the most popular aspect of Western culture.
D
accepted beyond the West, into the Middle East.
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The fact that economies can trade products almost instantly online supports which ideas? Check all that apply.Modern technology speeds up cultural diffusion.Modern technology could interfere with the process of globalization.Culture is best spread with face-to-face interaction between people.Globalization is occurring at a faster rate today than in the past.Online trading is an authentic way to spread culture.

A
Modern technology speeds up cultural diffusion.
B
Modern technology could interfere with the process of globalization.
C
Culture is best spread with face-to-face interaction between people.
D
Globalization is occurring at a faster rate today than in the past.
E
Online trading is an authentic way to spread culture.
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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.
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most

i
international collaboration
i
increased scientific research
d
downloadable music and videos
o
online newspapers and magazines
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US involvement in Afghanistan, which began in 2001,

e
ended two months later.
e
ended six months later.
c
continued until 2005.
c
continued into the 2010s.
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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.
13

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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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
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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.
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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.
17

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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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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