George H.W. Bush Presidency

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__ joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) which works to facilitate smoother trading between countries

Countries

An __ is a person who starts their own business

Entrepreneur

__ 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

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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

New Orleans Signup and view all the answers

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.

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The U.S. sent troops to remove ______ from Kuwait.

Iraq Signup and view all the answers

Bill Clinton became the ______ president of the U.S.

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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.

tariffs Signup and view all the answers

During Katrina, the levees broke flooding nearly the entire city. There was criticism of the slow and unorganized response from the state and federal ______

government Signup and view all the answers

In 2008, people across America could not pay their mortgage and banks foreclosed on those ______

houses Signup and view all the answers

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. ______

history Signup and view all the answers

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 ______

Americans Signup and view all the answers

Technological advances and free enterprise have had a positive role on the economy: Robotic automated assembly has increased ______

production Signup and view all the answers

High use of oil and gas for energy purposes over the last century has resulted in the pollution of our ______

environment Signup and view all the answers

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?

Steve Jobs Signup and view all the answers

Which President declared a global war on terror after the 9/11 attacks?

George Bush Signup and view all the answers

Which country did the United States invade in October 2001 as part of the War on Terror?

Afghanistan Signup and view all the answers

Which dictator of Iraq was captured and executed after the U.S. invasion in 2003?

Saddam Hussein Signup and view all the answers

What natural catastrophe hit the U.S. in 2005, resulting in the flooding of New Orleans?

Hurricane Katrina Signup and view all the answers

Which third party candidate influenced the outcome of an election by drawing votes away from major political parties?

A third party candidate Signup and view all the answers

What major economic event occurred during George H.W. Bush's presidency in 1990?

An economic recession hit in 1990 and many Americans lost their jobs, especially in the manufacturing industry. Signup and view all the answers

What significant legislation did Bush sign to protect the rights of people with disabilities?

Bush passed the Americans with Disabilities Act which guaranteed people with disabilities equal treatment. Signup and view all the answers

What international conflict did the U.S. intervene in during Bush's presidency, and what was the outcome?

Iraq invaded Kuwait and took control of its oil reserves. The U.S. sent troops to remove Iraq from Kuwait and succeeded in doing so within a matter of days, forcing the Iraqi forces to retreat. Signup and view all the answers

What controversial event led to Bill Clinton's impeachment by the House of Representatives?

Clinton had an affair with an intern and when asked about it, lied under oath. Signup and view all the answers

What trade agreement did Clinton's administration negotiate to promote economic cooperation between North America?

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) lowered tariffs gradually between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico to encourage trade. Signup and view all the answers

What major piece of legislation did Clinton sign to support workers and their families?

Clinton quickly passed the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) which allows workers to take time off to care for family members. Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the criticisms surrounding the government's response to Hurricane Katrina?

There was criticism of the slow and unorganized response to Katrina from the state and federal government. Signup and view all the answers

How did the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 aim to address the 2008 financial crisis?

This stimulus package invested around $800 billion into the economy in order to save people's jobs and attempt to create new ones. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant achievement of Barack Obama's presidency?

Barack Obama became the first African American President in U.S. history. Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

The goal of this act was to provide access to health care to more Americans. Signup and view all the answers

How have technological advances and free enterprise positively impacted the economy?

Robotic automated assembly has increased production. The internet provided more efficient transportation of information. Signup and view all the answers

What environmental issue is discussed in the text, and how has the government tried to address it?

High use of oil and gas for energy purposes has resulted in pollution of the environment. Government officials have funded research for renewable and clean sources of energy, and placed regulations on factory emissions. Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of how cultural diffusion has occurred, as mentioned in the text.

Baseball is one of the most popular sports in Japan. Hip Hop music is downloaded on every continent. Skateboarding competitions are held around the globe. The largest restaurant chain in China is KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken). Signup and view all the answers

According to the demographics provided, what percentage of the U.S. population was born outside of the country?

14% Signup and view all the answers