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__ joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) which works to facilitate smoother trading between countries
__ joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) which works to facilitate smoother trading between countries
Countries
An __ is a person who starts their own business
An __ is a person who starts their own business
Entrepreneur
__ Walton created Walmart which has become the world's largest retailer
__ Walton created Walmart which has become the world's largest retailer
Sam
The __ party candidate will almost never win, but they are able to get their message out
The __ party candidate will almost never win, but they are able to get their message out
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Osama bin Laden and his Islamic __ terrorist group al-Qaeda took responsibility for the 9/11 attacks
Osama bin Laden and his Islamic __ terrorist group al-Qaeda took responsibility for the 9/11 attacks
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The city of __ was flooded and almost 2,000 people were killed during Hurricane Katrina
The city of __ was flooded and almost 2,000 people were killed during Hurricane Katrina
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George H.W. Bush became the ______ president of the U.S.
George H.W. Bush became the ______ president of the U.S.
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Bush passed the ______ with Disabilities Act which guaranteed people with disabilities equal treatment.
Bush passed the ______ with Disabilities Act which guaranteed people with disabilities equal treatment.
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The U.S. sent troops to remove ______ from Kuwait.
The U.S. sent troops to remove ______ from Kuwait.
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Bill Clinton became the ______ president of the U.S.
Bill Clinton became the ______ president of the U.S.
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Clinton had an affair with an ______ and lied under oath.
Clinton had an affair with an ______ and lied under oath.
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The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) lowered ______ between Canada, U.S., and Mexico.
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) lowered ______ between Canada, U.S., and Mexico.
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During Katrina, the levees broke flooding nearly the entire city. There was criticism of the slow and unorganized response from the state and federal ______
During Katrina, the levees broke flooding nearly the entire city. There was criticism of the slow and unorganized response from the state and federal ______
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In 2008, people across America could not pay their mortgage and banks foreclosed on those ______
In 2008, people across America could not pay their mortgage and banks foreclosed on those ______
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In 2009, congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This stimulus package invested around $800 billion into the economy in order to save people’s jobs and attempt to create new ______
In 2009, congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This stimulus package invested around $800 billion into the economy in order to save people’s jobs and attempt to create new ______
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In 2008, Democrat Barack Obama defeated Republican John McCain. Barak Obama became the first African American President in U.S. ______
In 2008, Democrat Barack Obama defeated Republican John McCain. Barak Obama became the first African American President in U.S. ______
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In 2010 Obama and congress passed the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). The goal of this act was to provide access to health care to more ______
In 2010 Obama and congress passed the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). The goal of this act was to provide access to health care to more ______
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Technological advances and free enterprise have had a positive role on the economy: Robotic automated assembly has increased ______
Technological advances and free enterprise have had a positive role on the economy: Robotic automated assembly has increased ______
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High use of oil and gas for energy purposes over the last century has resulted in the pollution of our ______
High use of oil and gas for energy purposes over the last century has resulted in the pollution of our ______
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Demographics Estimated: Total Population: 325 million. Ethnicity: White – 61% Hispanic – 18% African American – 12% Asian – 5% Other – 4%. Average ______: 38
Demographics Estimated: Total Population: 325 million. Ethnicity: White – 61% Hispanic – 18% African American – 12% Asian – 5% Other – 4%. Average ______: 38
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Who co-founded Apple and influenced the way people interact with technology worldwide?
Who co-founded Apple and influenced the way people interact with technology worldwide?
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Which President declared a global war on terror after the 9/11 attacks?
Which President declared a global war on terror after the 9/11 attacks?
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Which country did the United States invade in October 2001 as part of the War on Terror?
Which country did the United States invade in October 2001 as part of the War on Terror?
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Which dictator of Iraq was captured and executed after the U.S. invasion in 2003?
Which dictator of Iraq was captured and executed after the U.S. invasion in 2003?
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What natural catastrophe hit the U.S. in 2005, resulting in the flooding of New Orleans?
What natural catastrophe hit the U.S. in 2005, resulting in the flooding of New Orleans?
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Which third party candidate influenced the outcome of an election by drawing votes away from major political parties?
Which third party candidate influenced the outcome of an election by drawing votes away from major political parties?
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What major economic event occurred during George H.W. Bush's presidency in 1990?
What major economic event occurred during George H.W. Bush's presidency in 1990?
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What significant legislation did Bush sign to protect the rights of people with disabilities?
What significant legislation did Bush sign to protect the rights of people with disabilities?
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What international conflict did the U.S. intervene in during Bush's presidency, and what was the outcome?
What international conflict did the U.S. intervene in during Bush's presidency, and what was the outcome?
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What controversial event led to Bill Clinton's impeachment by the House of Representatives?
What controversial event led to Bill Clinton's impeachment by the House of Representatives?
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What trade agreement did Clinton's administration negotiate to promote economic cooperation between North America?
What trade agreement did Clinton's administration negotiate to promote economic cooperation between North America?
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What major piece of legislation did Clinton sign to support workers and their families?
What major piece of legislation did Clinton sign to support workers and their families?
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What were some of the criticisms surrounding the government's response to Hurricane Katrina?
What were some of the criticisms surrounding the government's response to Hurricane Katrina?
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How did the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 aim to address the 2008 financial crisis?
How did the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 aim to address the 2008 financial crisis?
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What was a significant achievement of Barack Obama's presidency?
What was a significant achievement of Barack Obama's presidency?
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What was the goal of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
What was the goal of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
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How have technological advances and free enterprise positively impacted the economy?
How have technological advances and free enterprise positively impacted the economy?
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What environmental issue is discussed in the text, and how has the government tried to address it?
What environmental issue is discussed in the text, and how has the government tried to address it?
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Provide an example of how cultural diffusion has occurred, as mentioned in the text.
Provide an example of how cultural diffusion has occurred, as mentioned in the text.
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According to the demographics provided, what percentage of the U.S. population was born outside of the country?
According to the demographics provided, what percentage of the U.S. population was born outside of the country?
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