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What was the goal of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
To bring Mexico into the free-trade zone, strengthening the economy and creating more jobs for Americans.
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How many planes and hijackers were involved in 9/11
4 planes, 19 hijackers
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Who were the candidates for the Election of 1992?
George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Ross Perot
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What was one of the biggest goals of the Clinton administration?
To maintain strong relations with Russia and China.
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How did the Telecommunications Act of 1996 affect the industry?
It increased competition while “paving the way” for bigger businesses.
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In the Election of 1994, Newt Gingrich drafted a document called the “Contract with America.” What did this include?
Term limits, a balanced budget amendment, tax cuts, tougher crime laws and welfare reform.
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What was the outcome of the Invasion of Afghanistan?
The United States successfully overthrew the Taliban.
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True or false, Clinton only won the electoral college vote?
Clinton won both the electoral college and the popular vote.
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What was the purpose of the “No Child Left Behind” plan?
It strove for more accountability by states for students’ success, mandatory achievement testing, and more school options available for parents.
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How did “modeling” affect the newscast?
It allows meteorologists to improve their accuracy of predicting the three-day weather forecast.
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Who was elected as the new speaker of the house during the Election of 1994?
Newt Gingrich
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How did the Patriot Act impact Americans?
It increased the ability of law enforcement to search telephones and investigate emails along with medical and financial records.
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What changes did Clinton make during his presidency?
He increased taxes on wealthy, created an extension of tax credits to low-income working persons and introduced a new Health Care reform, which guaranteed coverage to all Americans.
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How did economic scandals affect the nation?
They caused investors to lose faith in corporations, weakening the economical strength of America.
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What imaging was introduced to due the advance of technology?
MRI, Magnetic resonance imaging
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What led to the impeachment of Clinton?
Clinton admitted he had an inappropriate relationship with a young woman.
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What was the goal of the Bush Doctrine?
To "eradicate the evil of terrorism."
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What did H. Ross Perot believe was America’s biggest problem?
The federal budget deficit.
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What was the purpose of the $350 billion tax cut in 2003?
Bush believed that tax cut would help the economy and create jobs.
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How did technology have a positive impact on the medical field?
It led to curing cancer through the use of gene therapy, along with tracking the spread of HIV.
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What happened to Yugoslavia in 1991?
It broke apart into five nations
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What was the outcome of the Iraq War?
Iraq forces were defeated, but no chemical or biological weapons were found. In December of 2003, U.S forces captured Saddam Hussein.
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What did Clinton do in order to push for a “new” democratic party?
He embraced both liberal and conservative programs.
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Which party gained control of Congress in the 2002 election?
The Republican Party.
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Although technology has created a positive impact on our society, it has also caused a lot of damage to our natural environment. What are some ways the American’s can reduce the amount of pollution and waste that is produced?
Reducing consumption of raw materials, burning less fossil fuels (walking or biking instead of driving), and recycling materials when available.
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