10 Questions
What was the primary goal of Mikhail Gorbachev's restructuring plan in the 1980s?
To save the Soviet economy
Who was the first African American to run for president?
Jesse Jackson
What was the nickname of the Strategic Defense Initiative?
Star Wars
What was the main concern of small business owners regarding Clinton's health care plan?
It would be too expensive for them
What was the result of Clinton's health care reform plan?
It died without coming to a vote in Congress
What charges led to Clinton's impeachment?
Perjury and obstruction of justice
Who introduced the Apple II, the first affordable personal computer?
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
Which Act allowed cable companies to offer telephone service?
Telecommunications Act
What was the original purpose of the internet?
For military communication and defense
What is the term for the brutal expulsion of Bosnian Muslims from the region?
Ethnic Cleansing
Test your knowledge of significant events and figures of the 20th century, including economics, politics, and international relations. From the Iran-Contra scandal to the Tiananmen Square protests, see how well you know the major events that shaped the world.
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