Unit 8 Test Review

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What was the largest cause of the growing budget deficits during Reagan's presidency? Options: Increased spending on Social Security, The creation of a new national healthcare program, Spending on military programs, like the Strategic Defense Initiative, The development of a comprehensive Education Reform Act

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Spending on military programs, like the Strategic Defense Initiative

Front

Why did the United States become involved in the Persian Gulf War?

Back

To protect their ally, Kuwait, and maintain stability in an oil-rich region

Front

Which issue is the central focus on this cartoon drawn after September 11, 2001? Should the United States abandon the Constitution? Does the United States need fewer limits on immigration? Should the United States reduce oil imports from the Middle East? Is there a need to give up some civil liberties to protect the nation?

Back

Is there a need to give up some civil liberties to protect the nation?

Front

The policy of Reaganomics were based on the theory that-

Back

broad tax cuts and financial deregulation would promote economic expansion

Front

The main idea of this cartoon would be ______.

Back

President Reagan was most responsible for bringing down the Berlin Wall and ending

Front

The policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that —

Back

large tax cuts, less government spending and financial deregulation would promote economic expansion

Front

What was President Reagan referring to when he stated "tear down this wall"?

Back

Berlin Wall

Front

What event signaled a coming US victory in the Cold War? Options: Fall of the Berlin Wall, Iran Contra Affair, Cuban Missile Crisis, Election of Jimmy Carter

Back

Fall of the Berlin Wall

Front

NAFTA supports trade with which nations?

Back

Mexico and Canada

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A trade agreement that removed restrictions between the US, Canada, and Mexico.

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North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)