Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(LC)Which country attempted to develop nuclear weapons during the early 2000s?

Iran
China
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(MC)An Israeli political leader made the statement below in 2003:

"I do not believe there is any point in discussing our nuclear policies. In this case, Israel's deterrent capabilities rely on ambiguity."

What does the concept of "nuclear ambiguity" mean for Israel?

Israel is considered unlikely to use its nuclear weapons in a first strike.
Israel is believed to have nuclear weapons but has never confirmed it.
Israel only uses its nuclear technology to provide energy for its industries.
Israel has agreed to dismantle its nuclear weapons but has not begun to do so.
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(MC)President George W. Bush made the statement below on January 28, 2003, in his State of the Union address:

"The British government has learned that Saddam Hussein recently sought significant quantities of uranium from Africa."

What made this statement significant for many Americans?

It implied that African nations could develop nuclear weapons.
It implied that Iraq was developing nuclear weapons.
It implied that the British government was allied with Saddam Hussein.
It implied that Saddam Hussein was wealthier than many people believed.
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(MC)What was the purpose of the meeting between Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin hosted by President Jimmy Carter at Camp David in 1978?

to negotiate a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel
to plan the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the Middle East
to gain support from Egypt and Israel for a Palestinian homeland
to form a trade agreement between Egypt, Israel, and the United States
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(MC)Which of the following was uncovered during the Iran Contra scandal?

The Reagan administration had secretly negotiated with terrorists in Eastern Europe.
The Reagan administration had provided Israel with nuclear weapons to use against Iran.
The Reagan administration was providing illegal aid to anti-communist rebels in Central America.
The Reagan administration had attempted a covert operation to overthrow the Ayatollah Khomeini.
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(HC)The quote below was written in the 1990s:

"Nations need enemies. Take away one, and they find another. . . . Countries need mobilizing symbols of 'otherness' to energize the nation and give it purpose."

The author of this quote questioned the direction of U.S. foreign policy after which of the following events?

the rise of the conflict between Bosnia and Kosovo
the signing of the Camp David Accords
the end of the Cold War after the Soviet collapse
the discovery of nuclear weapons in Iraq
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(LC)The Green Revolution increased productivity in which of these areas?

computers
agriculture
alternative energy
car manufacturing
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(MC)Which global issue made the Green Revolution necessary?

global warming
nuclear proliferation
human rights violations
rapid population growth
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(MC)The spread of cable television and video games that began in the 1980s created which social problem in the United States?

the spread of AIDS among young people
a decline in the diabetes rate among teenagers
an increase in children's exposure to violence
a decline in voter turnout among all age groups
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(MC)The following quote was made after Congressional action in 2006:

"The House passed it today. But you saw tremendous resistance by the same states' righters that we saw 40 years ago."

Which Great Society program that requires Congressional reauthorization is the subject of this quote?

Head Start Program
Job Corps
Medicaid
Voting Rights Act
Question 11(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(MC)What was one of the long-term effects of the Great Society?

a reduction in the percentage of people in poverty
a reduction in the number of people unemployed
a decline in defense spending
a decrease in the national debt
Question 12(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(HC)The graph below shows the percentage of people age 65 and older from 1900 projected to 2060:

A graph titled the Elderly Population Grew Rapidly in the 1900s, and the Trend is Projected to Continue is shown. The graph shows the population ages 65 and older as a percent of the total population. The graph shows the population of female and male elderly citizens separately and combined from the years 1900 through 2060. The graph notes that projections are based on middle assumptions for future fertility, life expectancy, and net immigration levels. The graph shows that the percentage of elderly people was around four percent and has risen and is projected to rise steadily to about 20 percent of the population in 2060.
U.S. Census Bureau

Which Great Society program is most endangered by the information on this graph?

Medicare
Social Security
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Question 13(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(MC)The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was strongly criticized by some U.S. political leaders for its potential to do what?

create a single currency for all Western Hemisphere nations
take jobs from American workers and send them to Mexico
reduce tariffs between Canada, Mexico, and the United States
increase government spending on subsidies for manufacturers