In what major way did conflict in the Middle East affect the economy in the United States?
A.
Conflict in the Middle East caused a sharp drop in energy prices in the United States.
B.
Conflict in the Middle East disrupted U.S. exports to that region, an important part of the economy.
C.
Conflict in the Middle East disrupted energy markets, causing high oil and gas prices in the United States........
D.
Conflict in the Middle East disrupted oil exports from the region, leading to a boom in U.S. oil production.
What effect did President Reagan expect his economic policies to have on America?
A.
The national government would take in more money and spend more on welfare and education..................
B.
Deficits would increase, causing cuts to future defense spending.
C.
Industries would be deregulated but pollution would likely decrease.
D.
Americans would have more money to spend and save because taxes were lowered.
What effect did United States policy have on the Soviet Union’s war in Afghanistan and why did Soviet troops finally withdraw from Afghanistan in 1989?
A.
With U.S. support, the Soviet Union defeated the Afghan rebel forces.
B.
During peace talks, Ronald Reagan convinced the Soviet Union to remove its troops from Afghanistan.
C.
U.S. support for Afghan fighters helped make the war too costly for the Soviet Union to fight, so the Soviets were forced to pull out......................
D.
The Soviet Union gave in to U.S. criticism of its war in Afghanistan and agreed to remove its troops.
In the text, you read this about American foreign policy after the Cold War:
“In the post–Cold War world, we will no longer require our people to carry an unfair burden for the rest of humanity," said Representative Dana Rohrabacher.
Based on his quote, which of the following actions would Rohrabacher most likely support?
A.
enacting policies that focus mainly on domestic issues
B.
funding development programs in allied countries
C.
boosting the U.S. military presence in allied countries to ensure international stability
D.
founding and funding agencies to solve global environmental problems....................
How has the United States used economic pressure to promote the spread of democracy?
A.
by allowing companies to invest in China
B.
by allowing Cubans to come to the United States and start businesses.........
C.
by imposing sanctions on South Africa to end apartheid
D.
by providing aid to the Philippines
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