Question 1

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Question 2
A)
Which of the following contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union? Select the two correct
answers.
(1 point)
George H.W. Bush took a hands-on approach to undermining the Soviet government.
Multiple revolutions led to the collapse of communist governments in Central and Eastern
Europe.
Communist party hardliners attempted to remove Mikhail Gorbachev from power.
George H.W. Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev signed the SALT I and SALT II agreements.
Communist governments restored order through a large show of force in Budapest and Prague.
A)
Which of the following was a direct cause of George H.W. Bush’s creation of an international
coalition to intervene in the Middle East?
(1 point)
the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait to control its oil fields
the eight-year conflict between Iraq and Iran
the air campaign during Operation Desert Shield
the end of the United States’ “Vietnam Syndrome”

Question 3
Question 4
A)
What was a primary purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) signed into law by
President George H.W. Bush?
(1 point)
to create more government jobs for individuals with disabilities
to reduce the number of harassment complaints in the workplace
to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of disability
to expand funding for special education services in public schools
A)
How did Bill Clinton achieve his goal of reducing protectionist tariffs?
(1 point)
by keeping interest rates low to encourage private investments
by supporting ratification of the North American Free Trade Agreement
by passing the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993
by increasing tax revenue by taxing the wealthiest 1.2% of Americans

Answer 1

Answers:

Question 1: Which of the following contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union? Select the two correct answers.

• Multiple revolutions led to the collapse of communist governments in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Communist party hardliners attempted to remove Mikhail Gorbachev from power.

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Question 2: Which of the following was a direct cause of George H.W. Bush’s creation of an international coalition to intervene in the Middle East?

• the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait to control its oil fields

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Question 3: What was a primary purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) signed into law by President George H.W. Bush?

• to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of disability

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Question 4: How did Bill Clinton achieve his goal of reducing protectionist tariffs?

• by supporting ratification of the North American Free Trade Agreement