- The "Don't ask; don't tell" policy refers to what issue? A. illegal drug use among immigrantsB. homosexuals serving in the militaryC. insider trading on Wall StreetD. None of these answers is correct.
- The U.S. joined an international effort in 1994 that sustained an uneasy peace in which country? A. CubaB. the Dominican RepublicC. GrenadaD. Haiti
- Which of the following was NOT part of Newt Gingrich's "Contract with America"? A. eliminate congressional term limitsB. tax cutsC. balanced budget amendmentD. welfare restrictions aimed at reducing teen pregnancy
- The first congressional victory for the Clinton administration was in the area of A. universal health care.B. deficit reduction.C. environmental reform.D. Social Security.
- 19. (p. 883) The story of Dorothy Sands in the Daily Lives feature "Life in the Underclass" raises a disturbing question for Americans, according to the text. The question is: A. Will the dependency and desperation of the invisible urban poor be dealt with in time?B. Can a basic undergraduate education be made available to all who want it?C. Will traditional family values be preserved in today's diverse nation?D. Can police brutality and racism be eliminated?
- Who lived in settlement houses in Chicago and New York and championed child labor reform?
- The changes described in the excerpt above most clearly demonstrate an evolution in (testimony of machinist John Morrison)
- Which 19th-century government action aimed to break up Indian lands and force assimilation in order to end tribal identities?
- 15. (p. 877, 880) The Reagan administration focused on three priorities in foreign policy. Which of the following accurately states an initiative in one of the three areas? A. Central America: an invasion of Panama to rescue American students and prevent a Marxist takeoverB. Middle East: successful retaliation against Libya and Lebanon for terrorist attacksC. Far East: public rhetoric critical of China's suppression of democratic reformD. Soviet Union: both a sharp military build-up and a new arms control treaty
- 3. (p. 893) In 1970, 96 percent of Asian Americans were Japanese, Chinese, or Filipino; by the year 2000, these three groups constituted ________ of all Asian Americans. A. a quarterB. about halfC. three-quartersD. a clear majority
- 14. (p. 877) By the late 1980s, what nation owed the world's largest foreign debt? A. NicaraguaB. MexicoC. BrazilD. the U.S.
- 21. (p. 886) Which statement best explains Bill Clinton's victory in 1992? A. As a southerner and liberal, Clinton rebuilt the traditional Democratic coalition and won a solid majority of both popular and electoral votes.B. Voters, in an upbeat mood, rejected the sour criticisms of Bush and Perot and embraced Clinton's optimistic vision for change.C. Worried about growing instability around the world, voters opted for the candidate with experience in foreign affairs.D. Middle-of-the-road voters turned to Clinton, who painted himself as a moderate.
- 11. (p. 873-874) What is meant by "supply-side economics"—the new Reagan approach to economic policy in the early 1980s? A. the attempt to increase domestic oil suppliesB. cutting back welfare and other programs for the poor to force them to provide for their own needsC. encouraging, through tax cuts, private sector investment that would create new jobs, thus promoting economic growth and increasing net tax revenuesD. keeping interest rates high to increase the money supply
- 13. (p. 879) What was unique about the Democratic ticket in 1984? A. A Greek immigrant headed the ticket.B. Both presidential and vice-presidential candidates came from the same state.C. Both presidential and vice-presidential candidates were southerners.D. The vice-presidential candidate was a woman.
- 18. (p. 880) An agreement at a 1987 summit in Moscow A. provided for destruction of certain nuclear missiles with on-site inspection.B. reduced conventional forces stationed in central Europe.C. pledged Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan.D. ended testing of nuclear weapons.
- 20. (p. 880) In the 1988 presidential election, George H. W. Bush benefited from A. his being associated with Reagan's successes.B. strong support from the Democrats because of his loyalty.C. improved relations with the Chinese.D. support from remnants of the Old Left in Washington.
- 17. (p. 885) Why was the deadly illness known as AIDS threatening to take on epidemic proportions in the late 1980s? A. The virus was easily transmittable through casual contact.B. It was thought that latex condoms could stop the virus, but they couldn't.C. The highest rate of infection was occurring in populations that American society had shunned.D. The Centers for Disease Control was understaffed and underfunded after congressional budget cuts.
- 1. (p. 891-892) In the introduction to the chapter, the story of Juan Chanax illustrates what about American immigration history? A. The story of Juan Chanax and his fellow Guatemalans mirrors the classic tale of immigrants to America achieving the American dream.B. Most immigrants have come to America seeking religious freedom.C. Most immigrants came to America for only a short time and did not settle here permanently.D. Most immigrants to America settled in eastern cities like New York and Boston.
- 12. (p. 879) What woman was the first to seek the office of the vice-presidency? A. Anita HillB. Sandra Day O'ConnorC. Geraldine FerraroD. Coretta Scott King
- 2. (p. 863) The word that describes a diverse group of conservative Protestant Christians who in the late 1970s became noticeably influential as political and social activists is A. extremists.B. evangelicals.C. Republicans.D. Pentecostals.