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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Bush Presidency

Question 2 • CA-United States History and Geography B Credit Recovery 5 Credits

Which of the following domestic situations did Clinton inherit when he took over the US presidency?

Answer
A
economic prosperity
B
economic depression
C
economic surplus
D
economic recession

Explanation

When Bill Clinton took office in January 1993, the United States was emerging from a recession that began in 1990. The economy had begun to recover, but it had not yet reached the period of strong growth associated with Clinton’s later years. Thus, the best answer is economic recession.

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