Online history part 2
Why did politicians come together to create the No Child Left Behind Act?
American students seemed less prepared academically than students from other countries.
What was the result of the 1988 presidential election?
Bush defeated Dukakis by a landslide.
Why did President Bush use his veto power to "kill" the 1990 Civil Rights Act?
He believed it would establish "racial quotas."
What changes did President Clinton make to the American welfare system?
He created stricter requirements for welfare.
Which statement accurately describes George W. Bush's approval ratings throughout his presidency?
He started with an extremely high rating but lost popularity over time as the Iraq war wore on.
What happened after President Clinton was impeached?
He was acquitted of the charges against him.
What criticism did George W. Bush receive after his response to Hurricane Katrina?
His administration reacted too slowly to the disaster, showing a lack of leadership.
Why did American troops stay so long in Afghanistan and Iraq?
Islamic insurgencies continuously challenged the occupiers.
How did technology affect the 2008 presidential election?
It helped candidates connect with more voters and younger voters.
What made the Arab Spring revolt in Libya deadlier than ones occurring elsewhere?
Libya's leader was paranoid and willing to fight.
What was the main problem with the American healthcare industry before Obama's election?
Many Americans didn't have health insurance.
Why is the Patriot Act controversial?
Many Americans feel that it violates constitutional rights to privacy for the sake of security.
Why did President Clinton decide to force a conclusion to the Bosnian War in 1995?
Massacres of civilians were horrifying the world.
What campaign promise was George H.W. Bush most famous for?
No new taxes!
Why is education easier to acquire in a technologically advanced society?
People around the world can more easily access knowledge and share ideas.
How did First Lady Hillary Clinton impact her husband's presidency?
She campaigned alongside him, acting as a member of his administration.
What happened on September 11, 2001, to change Americans' ideas about national security?
Symbolic, highly populated sites in the U.S. were attacked by terrorists coordinating their efforts.
Why did President Clinton withdraw American forces from Somalia?
The deaths of American soldiers turned public opinion against the operation.
Why was it difficult for President Clinton to pass legislation through Congress?
The majority in both houses of Congress were Republicans.
How was the Iraq War a major issue in the 2008 election?
The ongoing conflict in Iraq caused both candidates to turn away from President Bush.
What happened to American politics after Barack Obama became president?
The two political parties became even more divided.
How did most Americans react psychologically to the events of 9/11?
They became more fearful and also, in many cases, more suspicious of Muslims.
How did American leaders react to the auto industry crash of 2008?
They gave out loans to prevent a collapse of the industry.
What reason did the Supreme Court give for ending the re-count in Florida?
They thought the re-count would take too long and might be illegal.
Why were some revolutions of the Arab Spring problematic for American leaders?
They worried that dictators would be replaced by extremists.
What did Al Gore and George W. Bush share?
a childhood with more advantages than most Americans
What was the Arab Spring?
a series of protests against dictatorial rule
Which of the following ideas was central to George W. Bush's campaign platform?
large tax cuts
What did Barack Obama propose doing about climate change?
reducing carbon emissions
What issue seemed to matter most to voters during the 2000 election?
restoring respect to the office of president
What was the goal of the War on Terror?
to eliminate al-Qaeda and all other terrorist organizations around the world
What purpose were social media applications designed to serve?
to help users to build online communities
What was the United States' role in the Gulf War?
to lead a military coalition against Iraq
What was the purpose of the Patriot Act?
to make potential terrorists easier to find by relaxing laws against spying on civilians
What was the goal of the Adoption and Safe Families Act?
to place the happiness and safety of children over the rights of birth parents
What were President Clinton's plans for healthcare reform?
to spread private health coverage to all Americans
