The Bush and Clinton Presidencies — Unit test

Question 23 • MCPSS AL-Grade 6 United States Studies: The Industrial Revolution to the Present - Summer School 2026

How do President Clinton’s actions in Somalia compare to President Bush’s actions in Panama?

Answer

President Bush sent troops to capture President Noriega, while President Clinton removed troops from Somalia.

President Bush threatened to withdraw troops from Panama, while President Clinton negotiated with Somalia.

President Bush negotiated with President Noriega of Panama, while President Clinton sent increased aid to Somalia.

President Bush consulted Congress about how to handle Panama, while President Clinton took action without consulting Congress.

Explanation

President George H. W. Bush ordered U.S. troops into Panama in 1989 to remove and capture Manuel Noriega. President Bill Clinton later ordered U.S. forces withdrawn from Somalia after the U.S. mission there faced mounting casualties and political pressure. Therefore, the comparison in choice A is correct.

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