History of the United States

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Which countries are members of the NAFTA

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the three countries that are a part of NAFTA or the North American Free Trade Agreement are Canada, Mexico and the United States.

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Is the secretary of state appointed

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Yes, President Obama appointed Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State.

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Who formed the world trade organization

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The World Trade organization was formed by the United States under the Marrakesh Agreement. It was founded to improve trades among the different countries in the world. The introduction and implementation of the Marrakesh Agreement triggered the establishment of this organization. The World Trade Organization was established on the first day of January year 1995.

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What was the Supreme Court's ruling in the Regents of the University of California v Bakke case of 1978

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The court ruled that the use of racial quotas in college admissions was unconstitutional.

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What is promoted by the Community Reinvestment Act

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These laws include the Community Reinvestment Act, which promotes community credit needs.

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How did OPEC react to the Yom Kippur War

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OPEC responded with an embargo of the United States (which had sent materiel to Israel in the late stages of that war), which resulted in the Arab Oil Embargo of 1973.

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Why did the united states attack Afghanistan in october of 2001

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Because of Osama bin laden

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Which county's ratification of the Kyoto protocol to reduce global warming brought the treaty into effect

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china

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Why did six flags new Orleans close down

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Because of hurricane Katrina

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What effect did ford's economic policy have the economy

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President Ford's economic policy had a negative effect on the economy. He first called for tax increases then for tax cuts which sent the country into a recession.

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What was an effect of the government stimulus in 2009

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Some of the effects of the government stimulus in 2009 include a stronger economy, rise in jobs and incomes as well as record high corporate profits,

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How did the free enterprise system contribute to globalization during the 20th century

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. It drove companies to produce new shipping and communications technologies. …

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What describes one of the main purposes of the Department of Homeland Security

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preparing the country's emergency response to a terrorist attack n…

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What events occurred during the 2000 presidential election

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The Supreme Court decided a case that directly affected the outcome of the election.

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Which legal concept was at the heart of Kelo v. City of New London

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Property rights

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What was significant about Ross Perot's campaign in the 1996 election

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The Reform Party offered a significant challenge to established candidates.

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Which of the following resulted from the 1973 OPEC oil embargo

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americans had to wait in long lines

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What was the purpose of the Persian Gulf War

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To push Iraqi troops out of Kuwait.

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What was a primary cause of the great depression

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High tariffs discouraged international trade.

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Which of the following refers to the period of worldwide economic decline from late 2007 through 2009 which caused high unemployment and foreclosures

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The Great Recession

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Which important woman of the 20th and 21st centuries is distinguished by her influence over everyday Americans

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Oprah Winfrey

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Which quote would most likely appear in a publication by the Heritage Foundation

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"Nothing is more valuable to this nation than the principles and traditions that our Founders fought to protect.

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What was the main issue at stake in the case of Kelo v. City of New London

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The right of the government to seize private property

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Which factor makes hurricanes particularly dangerous for the residents of New Orleans

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The city is surrounded by bodies of water.

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Which of the following quotes most likely comes from a supporter of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

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"Opening factories south of the border will make cheaper goods available for the American people to consume."

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Which influential woman of the 20th and 21st centuries is distinguished by her extreme wealth

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Oprah Winfrey (APEX)

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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was passed in response to

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An economic crisis

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These maps indicate that Barack Obama won the 2008 presidential election by

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Winning key swing states won by George w bush in prior elections

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What was President Reagan was most strongly opposed to

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the existence of affirmative action programs

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Which countries are members of the NAFTA

the three countries that are a part of NAFTA or the North American Free Trade Agreement are Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Is the secretary of state appointed

Yes, President Obama appointed Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State.

Who formed the world trade organization

What was the Supreme Court's ruling in the Regents of the University of California v Bakke case of 1978

The court ruled that the use of racial quotas in college admissions was unconstitutional.

What is promoted by the Community Reinvestment Act

These laws include the Community Reinvestment Act, which promotes community credit needs.

How did OPEC react to the Yom Kippur War

OPEC responded with an embargo of the United States (which had sent materiel to Israel in the late stages of that war), which resulted in the Arab Oil Embargo of 1973.

Why did the united states attack Afghanistan in october of 2001

Because of Osama bin laden

Which county's ratification of the Kyoto protocol to reduce global warming brought the treaty into effect

china

Why did six flags new Orleans close down

Because of hurricane Katrina

What effect did ford's economic policy have the economy

President Ford's economic policy had a negative effect on the economy. He first called for tax increases then for tax cuts which sent the country into a recession.

What was an effect of the government stimulus in 2009

Some of the effects of the government stimulus in 2009 include a stronger economy, rise in jobs and incomes as well as record high corporate profits,

How did the free enterprise system contribute to globalization during the 20th century

. It drove companies to produce new shipping and communications technologies. …

What describes one of the main purposes of the Department of Homeland Security

preparing the country's emergency response to a terrorist attack n…

What events occurred during the 2000 presidential election

The Supreme Court decided a case that directly affected the outcome of the election.

Which legal concept was at the heart of Kelo v. City of New London

Property rights

What was significant about Ross Perot's campaign in the 1996 election

The Reform Party offered a significant challenge to established candidates.

Which of the following resulted from the 1973 OPEC oil embargo

americans had to wait in long lines

What was the purpose of the Persian Gulf War

To push Iraqi troops out of Kuwait.

What was a primary cause of the great depression

High tariffs discouraged international trade.

Which of the following refers to the period of worldwide economic decline from late 2007 through 2009 which caused high unemployment and foreclosures

The Great Recession

Which important woman of the 20th and 21st centuries is distinguished by her influence over everyday Americans

Oprah Winfrey

Which quote would most likely appear in a publication by the Heritage Foundation

"Nothing is more valuable to this nation than the principles and traditions that our Founders fought to protect.

What was the main issue at stake in the case of Kelo v. City of New London

The right of the government to seize private property

Which factor makes hurricanes particularly dangerous for the residents of New Orleans

The city is surrounded by bodies of water.

Which of the following quotes most likely comes from a supporter of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

"Opening factories south of the border will make cheaper goods available for the American people to consume."

Which influential woman of the 20th and 21st centuries is distinguished by her extreme wealth

Oprah Winfrey (APEX)

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was passed in response to

An economic crisis

Who formed the world trade organization

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