Unit 16 Modern America Review

What was the name of President Reagan’s anti-air defense system, causing the largest military build-up in U.S. history?

• Strategic Air Command

• Strategic Defense Initiative

• Laser Defense Initiative

• Doomsday Device

Answer explanation

President Reagan's anti-air defense system this was also known as Star Wars

Which region has contributed the most to immigration to the United States in the 21st century?

• Latin America

• Southeast Asia

• Eastern Europe

• the Middle East

Answer explanation

Latin America has contributed the most to immigration to the United States in the 21st century, mostly because the United States provides: Job Opportunities, Political Stability, Reuniting of Families and others.

Police have to say which of the following as a result of the Supreme Court ruling in Miranda v. Arizona (1966)?

• "License and regristration, please"

• "You are hereby under arrest"

• "You have the right to remain silent"

• "Keep your hands where I can see them"

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'You have the right to remain silent' as a result of the Miranda v. Arizona Supreme Court ruling in 1966. The correct choice is 'You have the right to remain silent' as a result of the Miranda v. Arizona Supreme Court ruling in 1966. The case involved Ernesto Miranda, who was arrested and confessed to rape, kidnapping, and robbery without being told of his right to an attorney and his right against self-incrimination. The Court held that his confession was inadmissible as evidence unless he had voluntarily waived his rights.

In the United States, most new jobs created during the 1980s were job that

• were classified as managerial

• provided services rather than produced goods

• depended on heavy manufacturing

• were farm related

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'provided services rather than produced goods' because most new jobs in the 1980s were in the service industry, not manufacturing or farming. During the 1980s in the United States, the shift toward service industry jobs was influenced by several factors. The manufacturing sector experienced a decline during this period because of globalization, and outsourcing causing a lot of factories closed or moved production overseas.

Most of the jobs in the service industry didn’t require a college degree, for example, retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, and administrative roles. Although these often-had lower pay, less job security, and weaker collective bargaining compared to manufacturing jobs.

What was created after the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001

• Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

“By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: . . . Sec. 3. Functions. The functions of the Office shall be to coordinate the executive branch’s efforts to detect, prepare for, prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks within the United States.” —George W. Bush Based on the excerpt, what was the purpose of President Bush’s executive order?

• to establish the Office of Homeland Security

• to set up the Department of Veterans Affairs

• to expand the Central Intelligence Agency

• to enact the USA PATRIOT Act

The bombing of the World Trade Center in New York City in 1993 was an example of the growth of which of the following issues at the end of the 20th century?

• Genocide

• Poverty

• Terrorism

• Pollution

Answer explanation

The 1993 World Trade Center bombing was a terrorist attack carried out on February 26, 1993. A van bomb detonated below the North Tower of the World Trade Center complex in New York City. There were Six people were killed and Over a thousand injured.

The attack was because of a protest against American foreign policy and U.S. support for Israel. The bomb, weighing 1,336 lbs (606 kg), was intended to bring down both the North and South Towers, potentially killing tens of thousands. While it failed to do so, the explosion caused significant damage and loss of life. It left a lasting impact on the city and the nation, and of course foreshadowed the attack that would occur on September 11, 2001

The Camp Davids Accords negotiated during President Jimmy Carter's administration were an attempt to

• decrease United States control of the Panama Canal

• encourage the use of solar and other nonpolluting energy sources

• end inflationary oil prices

• establish peace in the Middle East

Answer explanation

The Camp David Accords, signed on September 17, 1978, were pivotal agreements between Egypt and Israel. These accords laid the groundwork for a peace treaty between the two nations, marking the first such treaty between Israel and any of its Arab neighbors. The negotiations took place at the U.S. presidential retreat at Camp David, Maryland, and the resulting treaty led to the return of the Sinai Peninsula—occupied by Israel during the Six-Day War—to Egypt in 1979

Which Great Society program continued to receive significant public and political support in the 21st century?

• Medicare

• Food Stamps

• Affirmative Action

• Guaranteed Student Loans

Answer explanation

Medicare, established in the 1960s as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society program, provides government health insurance for retired individuals. It remains a crucial program, ensuring access to healthcare for millions of elderly Americans

The pursuit of which economic foreign policy objective cost President Clinton the support of labor leaders?

• Blocking immigration from poor countries

• Decreasing trade barriers among all nations

• Preventing labor outsourcing to developing nations

• Using sanctions to punish enemies of the United States

Answer explanation

President Bill Clinton aimed to pass trade legislation that lowered barriers to trade with other nations. Despite resistance from labor unions and some within his own party, he supported free-trade measures. Labor leaders’ opposition to these policies exposed a protectionist inclination within the labor movement.

One significant trade-related action during Clinton’s presidency was the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in December 1993. While NAFTA aimed to tear down trade barriers between the United States, Canada, and Mexico, it also faced criticism and concerns about its impact on workers’ rights.

In summary, President Clinton’s pursuit of reducing trade barriers encountered resistance from labor leaders due to concerns about potential negative effects on workers and jobs.