US History II Chapter 32
How did most Americans feel about the future by 2010?
About half of Americans thought that the country's best days were over.
The first move in the war on terror was the overthrow of a radical Islamist regime in
Afghanistan.
The only significant piece of social legislation enacted in the first Bush administration was the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
In 1989, popular demonstrations calling for democratic reform were violently suppressed in
China.
The largest single group of Asian Americans was of __________ descent.
Chinese
How was George W. Bush's economic policy different from Clinton's?
Clinton favored eliminating the deficit, while Bush favored tax reduction.
The U.S. and allied military campaign against Iraq in 1991 was known as Operation
Desert Storm
The outcome of the 2000 presidential election hung on legal battles over the vote count in
Florida.
How did Ralph Nader's candidacy in the 2000 presidential election affect the race?
Gore moved further to the left, leaving more room for Bush among independents
Which statement most accurately compares Al Gore and George W. Bush?
Gore seemed aloof but had experience, while Bush was personable but inexperienced.
How did George H. W. Bush respond to the 1989 repression of protestors in Tiananmen Square?
He denounced the violence but maintained a working relationship with China.
How did President Obama affect the experience of gays and lesbians in the military?
He repealed the "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
How was the age of the American population related to the economy?
Health care costs rose alarmingly as the American population aged.
Why was George H. W. Bush's plan to bring down the federal budget deficit unsuccessful?
His plan coincided with the beginning of a recession.
By 2002, ________ had become the nation's largest ethnic minority.
Hispanics
What event revealed to the nation that poverty in America was not colorblind?
Hurricane Katrina
The first crisis of the post-Cold War era occurred when
Iraq invaded Kuwait.
Which countries did President George W. Bush call the "axis of evil" in 2002?
Iraq, Iran, and North Korea
How did the Democratic Party change its tactics in the early 1990s and regain the White House?
It became more moderate and began tailoring programs to the middle class.
How did the dismal economy affect the 2008 presidential race?
It helped Obama gain ground during the campaign.
What was the purpose of the "No Child Left Behind" measure?
It mandated state testing to evaluate student performance in reading and math.
How did Congress respond to concerns about the economic effects of undocumented workers in 1986?
It penalized employers who hired undocumented workers.
Which statement best describes the 2004 presidential election?
It was especially bitter and spiteful as each party blamed and criticized the other.
Who was responsible for the liberation of Eastern Europe from repressive governments?
Mikhail Gorbachev
In what way was Iraq's invasion of Kuwait influenced by the end of the Cold War?
The Soviet Union was no longer a superpower that could influence Saddam Hussein.
How did the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States change American foreign policy?
The United States took on the role of global police officer.
Why did the George H. W. Bush administration feel so much pressure after Iraq invaded Kuwait?
The United States was the sole remaining superpower following the Cold War.
How did the September 11, 2001, attacks affect the U.S. economy?
The airline industry was devastated as people were afraid to fly.
How did life improve for African Americans over the last few decades of the twentieth century and the first decade of the twenty-first century?
The average educational level of African Americans increased
What caused a riot in South Central Los Angeles in which 53 people were killed?
The court's acquittal of the police officers who beat Rodney King.
In what way did the 2000 presidential election reveal a division in American life?
The poor voted for Gore while the rich voted for Bush.
How did the American public react to Kenneth Star's report outlining the possible impeachment charges against Clinton?
The public condemned Starr for revealing such graphic and intimate details of sexual practices on the news.
How did the 2000 presidential election break from historical trends?
The state of the economy did not determine the outcome of the election.
What did immigrants from the four major Hispanic groups have in common?
They tended to be relatively young.
What did the Obama administration accomplish that Democratic presidents since Harry Truman had wanted to achieve?
a comprehensive medical insurance program for all Americans
What is NAFTA?
a free trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada
What was President George W. Bush's first order of business after being elected?
a large tax cut
What issue became especially controversial after Chief Justice William Rehnquist died and Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor retired?
abortion
What issue made science education controversial in the early twenty-first century?
demands to teach intelligent design instead of evolution
Affirmative action policies are designed to
ensure greater participation by minorities.
What was President George H. W. Bush's primary focus during his presidency?
foreign affairs
People living in American urban centers
had more education than people in rural areas.
What campaign pledge did President George H. W. Bush have to break in 1990?
his pledge not to raise taxes
Bill Clinton was impeached for
perjury and obstruction of justice.
Which area of the United States experienced dramatic growth from the 1970s to the 1990s?
the Sunbelt
What was the central issue of the 2004 presidential election?
the war in Iraq
The terrorist attacks on the United States led the George W. Bush administration to initiate a new global strategy known to its critics as
unilateralism.
Which of the following was NOT a component of the Contract with America?
universal health care coverage
What did the Bush administration insist Iraq was hiding in 2002?
weapons of mass destruction
Bush's 2003 decision to go to war in Iraq initially seemed
wise because the military quickly succeeded in taking Baghdad.
