U.S. History and Policy Questions

U.S. History and Policy Questions

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History, Social Studies, Political Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video reviews Period Nine, focusing on the rise of conservatism in the 1980s, Reagan's economic policies, and Cold War strategies. It discusses post-9/11 foreign policy challenges, including the War on Terror and the Iraq War. The video concludes with modern changes in immigration, economy, and global challenges like climate change.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main reasons for the rise of conservatism in the 1980s?

The popularity of social welfare programs

The success of the Vietnam War

Jimmy Carter's handling of the Iran hostage crisis

The end of the Cold War

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic policy is associated with Ronald Reagan's presidency?

Socialism

Monetarism

Reaganomics

Keynesian economics

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Ronald Reagan contribute to the end of the Cold War?

By reducing military spending

By increasing trade with the Soviet Union

By forming an alliance with China

Through his Strategic Defense Initiative

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for the September 11 attacks?

Osama bin Laden

Ayatollah Khomeini

Muammar Gaddafi

Saddam Hussein

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the War on Terror initiated by George W. Bush?

To combat global terrorism

To capture Saddam Hussein

To establish democracy in the Middle East

To eliminate weapons of mass destruction

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern regarding the Patriot Act?

It increases taxes

It limits civil liberties

It reduces military spending

It promotes free trade

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a significant change in immigration policy since the 1970s?

Closing borders to all immigrants

Opening doors to more immigrants

Decreasing the number of work visas

Increasing tariffs on imported goods

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