STAAR Review - Modern Era

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Who was the first African American to be elected as President of the U.S. in 2008?

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Barack Obama

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What was a direct result of the U.S. allowing the Sha to enter the U.S. to receive medical treatment?

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Iranian Nationalist raided the U.S. embassy taking American hostages

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Which political campaign was started by Nancy Reagan to help combat drug addiction in the U.S.?

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"Just Say No"

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What was a direct result of the 1973 oil embargo placed on the U.S. by O.P.E.C.?

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a gas shortage in the U.S.

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Why was Reaganomics known as "Trickle Down" economics?

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provided tax breaks for the wealthy

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How did Reaganomics impact the National Budget?

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created a deficit in the National Budget

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Reaganomics increased government investments in

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the military

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Which U.S. president was responsible for facilitating the Camp David Accords?

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Jimmy Carter

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Which event in 2001 sparked the Global War on Terror led by the U.S.?

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Al Qaeda's attack on 9/11

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Which U.S. President was in office when the American's were released from the Iranian-Hostage Crisis?

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Ronald Reagan