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The "Reagan Revolution" in the 1980s emphasized
Reducing taxes and government regulation
Federal control over healthcare
Increasing military involvement in foreign countries
Expanding social programs
The key principle of "Reaganomics" was
Tax cuts for businesses and individuals to stimulate growth
Decreasing military spending
Providing welfare for low-income families
Creating universal healthcare
The Iran-Contra Affair involved
The illegal arms sale to Iran and funding Nicaraguan rebels
The signing of peace accords with the Soviet Union
A failed military operation in Panama
A scandal related to the Cuban missile crisis
One of the major accomplishments of President Reagan’s foreign policy was
The withdrawal from NATO
The reduction of nuclear weapons through arms treaties
The establishment of new alliances with communist nations
The invasion of Vietnam
The 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) created
The U.S.-Mexico border wall
New military alliances between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico
A single currency for North America
A trade bloc to eliminate tariffs and encourage free trade
The 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore was contested primarily in
Texas
Florida
California
New York
The September 11, 2001 attacks led to the creation of the
The DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency)
The ATF (Anti Terrorist Forces)
The Taliban
Department of Homeland Security
After the fall of the Soviet Union, the United States was often seen as
A minor participant in global affairs
Dependent on European military support
A neutral player in all conflicts
The world’s only remaining superpower
A major goal of U.S. foreign policy after 1991 was to
Reduce the size of the U.S. military
Avoid involvement in global organizations
Promote peace and stability through cooperation
End all foreign military alliances
The U.S. war in Afghanistan was initially launched in response to
A regional conflict over oil
A United Nations declaration
The spread of communism in South Asia
The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks
A major impact of globalization on the U.S. economy has been
Increased competition from foreign markets
Less reliance on digital communication
Growth in coal and steel exports
The decline of all international trade
One reason the U.S. has participated in international agreements like the Kyoto Protocol and NAFTA is to
Limit technological innovation
Address global challenges through cooperation
Isolate itself from foreign influence
Reduce diplomatic responsibilities
Increased use of the internet and technology in foreign policy has allowed the U.S. to
Avoid engaging with foreign governments
Avoid engaging with foreign governments
Communicate and share intelligence faster worldwide
Shift all diplomacy to in-person meetings
The creation of the Department of Homeland Security reflected a
Movement back toward isolationism
New emphasis on protecting the U.S. from global threats
Return to Cold War policies
Focus on eliminating the IRS
U.S. involvement in NATO and the United Nations demonstrates
Commitment to collective security and diplomacy
A rejection of international cooperation
Focus on expanding trade only
The U.S. goal to end all global alliances
One of the long-term consequences of the U.S. invasion of Iraq was
A permanent U.S. military base in Baghdad
Ongoing regional instability and debate over foreign policy
Full approval of the war by all United Nations members
Immediate peace throughout the Middle East
