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11.11 USHG - America in the Global Age

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  • The creation of the Department of Homeland Security reflected a
    Return to Cold War policies
    Focus on eliminating the IRS
    Movement back toward isolationism
    New emphasis on protecting the U.S. from global threats
  • The Great Recession of 2008 was triggered by
    The collapse of the Soviet Union
    The collapse of the housing market
    The Iraq War
    The rise of global terrorism
  • One of the primary goals of LBJ’s Great Society was to
    Increase foreign military alliances
    Limit the federal government’s power
    Expand the U.S. military
    Eliminate poverty and racial injustice
  • Increased use of the internet and technology in foreign policy has allowed the U.S. to
    Shift all diplomacy to in-person meetings
    Avoid engaging with foreign governments
    Communicate and share intelligence faster worldwide
    Avoid engaging with foreign governments
  • The economic policy of President George W. Bush included
    Cutting taxes and increasing military spending
    Focusing on government-run healthcare
    Raising taxes significantly
    Reducing government regulations on businesses
  • The key principle of "Reaganomics" was
    Providing welfare for low-income families
    Decreasing military spending
    Tax cuts for businesses and individuals to stimulate growth
    Creating universal healthcare
  • A major goal of U.S. foreign policy after 1991 was to
    Promote peace and stability through cooperation
    Avoid involvement in global organizations
    Reduce the size of the U.S. military
    End all foreign military alliances
  • The 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) created
    New military alliances between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico
    A trade bloc to eliminate tariffs and encourage free trade
    The U.S.-Mexico border wall
    A single currency for North America
  • The U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 was criticized because
    Saddam Hussein was never captured
    It led to immediate peace in the Middle East
    No weapons of mass destruction were found
    The war cost too little in terms of resources
  • The September 11, 2001 attacks led to the creation of the
    The ATF (Anti Terrorist Forces)
    The Taliban
    Department of Homeland Security
    The DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency)
  • The main goal of U.S. foreign policy after the Cold War was to
    Isolate the U.S. from international trade
    Promote democracy and free markets globally
    Support communist movements
    Focus solely on military alliances
  • The "Reagan Revolution" in the 1980s emphasized
    Reducing taxes and government regulation
    Increasing military involvement in foreign countries
    Federal control over healthcare
    Expanding social programs
  • 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
  • The Patriot Act, passed after 9/11, was intended to
    Strengthen national security and surveillance
    Provide disaster relief to the U.S.
    Increase the military budget
    Protect civil liberties by limiting surveillance
  • The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was designed to
    Create a military alliance between the three nations
    Limit immigration from outside the region
    Establish a single currency for North America
    Remove trade barriers between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
  • The September 11, 2001, attacks were carried out by
    Al-Qaeda terrorists
    The Soviet Union
    Iraqi military forces
    Domestic groups in the U.S.
  • The World Trade Organization (WTO) aims to
    Enforce military treaties
    Promote free trade and economic cooperation globally
    Regulate immigration policies for other economies
    Stop global warming that could hurt economies
  • A major impact of globalization on the U.S. economy has been
    Increased competition from foreign markets
    Less reliance on digital communication
    The decline of all international trade
    Growth in coal and steel exports
  • 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 scandal related to the Cuban missile crisis
    A failed military operation in Panama
  • One of the major accomplishments of President Reagan’s foreign policy was
    The invasion of Vietnam
    The reduction of nuclear weapons through arms treaties
    The withdrawal from NATO
    The establishment of new alliances with communist nations
  • The 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore was contested primarily in
    Florida
    New York
    Texas
    California
  • U.S. involvement in NATO and the United Nations demonstrates
    Focus on expanding trade only
    Commitment to collective security and diplomacy
    The U.S. goal to end all global alliances
    A rejection of international cooperation
  • One reason the U.S. has participated in international agreements like the Kyoto Protocol and NAFTA is to
    Limit technological innovation
    Reduce diplomatic responsibilities
    Address global challenges through cooperation
    Isolate itself from foreign influence
  • In response to the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. launched the War on Terror, which included
    Reducing military spending globally
    Sending U.S. troops to Israel
    Negotiating peace treaties with the Taliban
    The invasion of Afghanistan to dismantle Al-Qaeda
  • The 2000 election controversy was primarily about
    A recount of votes in Florida and Supreme Court intervention
    Widespread voter fraud
    The involvement of third-party candidates
    Voter intimidation during the election
  • The Great Society was a series of domestic programs launched by
    Richard Nixon
    Dwight D. Eisenhower
    Lyndon B. Johnson
    George H.W. Bush
  • Medicare and Medicaid, established under the Great Society, were designed to provide
    Government loans for medical students
    Health insurance for seniors and low-income families
    Lower taxes for the elderly
    Education scholarships for children
  • After the fall of the Soviet Union, the United States was often seen as
    A minor participant in global affairs
    The world’s only remaining superpower
    Dependent on European military support
    A neutral player in all conflicts
  • 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
  • The U.S. led the invasion of Iraq in 2003 based on the belief that
    Iraq was supporting Al-Qaeda
    Iraq was an ally of the Soviet Union
    Iraq had weapons of mass destruction
    Saddam Hussein had a nuclear program
  • The war in Afghanistan primarily focused on
    Ending the spread of communism
    Fighting against Saddam Hussein
    Dismantling Al-Qaeda and removing the Taliban
    Rebuilding the Afghan economy
  • The War on Poverty was a part of LBJ’s Great Society and focused on
    Promoting individual wealth through tax cuts
    Strengthening the agricultural industry
    Providing military aid to developing nations
    Reducing poverty through education, healthcare, and training
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