Chapter 29 Self-Quiz 1

. As it was used in the later twentieth century, the term "globalization" refers to all of the following except

a web of technological, economic, and military advances.

a web of political and cultural developments binding people together.

the transnational military alliances generated by the United Nations.

the creation of transnational economic alliances.

. All of the following describe health care in America at the turn of the twenty-first century except

medical costs were expected to continue to increase.

the U.S. spent a greater proportion of its GNP on health care than other developed nations.

In 1994, Congress rejected a national health care plan proposed by President Clinton.

many Americans feared that the government could not control medical costs without sacrificing innovative medical research or denying people the right to select their own doctors.

. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was supported by

Republicans.

Democrats.

a combination of Republicans and Democrats.

free trade Democrats.

. All of the following refer to the election of 1988 except:

The Democratic nominee ran a colorless, ineffective campaign that stressed civil rights and efficient government.

The Republican candidate vowed "No New Taxes."

The election resulted in a Republican sweep—the presidency and both houses of Congress.

Both candidates pledged to support education and the environment.

. Bill Clinton's election marked a change in American political life. His actions are characterized by which of the following?

A defeat of Republican candidates and programs over the duration of his presidency.

He tried to balance traditional liberal activism with more conservative efforts to shrink government.

A popular mandate from the voters to implement his vision for America, especially in Supreme Court appointments.

His expansion of welfare and right-to-work programs.

. The long-anticipated Gore-Bush campaign became riveting on election night for all of the following reasons except which one?

The networks prematurely called the state of Florida for Vice President Gore.

The question of ballot counting and recounting was eventually resolved by the Florida Supreme Court.

The United States Supreme Court ordered that all recounts must follow a uniform procedure.

Bush was certified the winner with a single electoral vote to spare.

. As envisioned by President George H. W. Bush, the "New World Order" was characterized by a

world free for people to decide which kind of government they wanted.

world in which the UN and NATO could be significantly reduced in size and scope.

world in which democracy, capitalism, and free enterprise are the norms.

world in which the costs of goods and services is regulated.

. All of the following refer to the Persian Gulf War except

Saddam Hussein fired Scud missiles at Iraq.

The United States bombed Iraq with little preparation or warning.

President Bush halted the invasion before Baghdad was captured and Hussein was toppled.

The United States lost only 148 troops in combat.

. After the Gulf War of 1991, Americans briefly accepted the idea of serving as:

An economic engine of prosperity

An exporter of democracy

International police officer

None of the above.

. The Persian Gulf War was popular with Americans because

it was short.

casualties were low.

intervention seemed morally justified.

All of the above.

. By 1998, Saudi terrorist Osama bin Laden was linked to the bombings of all of the following except

Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Uruguay and Honduras.

Tanzania and Kenya.

Afghanistan and the Sudan.

. What was the aftermath of the Gulf War in Iraq?

Saddam Hussein was forced out of power.

Saddam Hussein remained in power but was no longer a threat to his neighbors.

Saddam Hussein worked with NATO to ensure demilitarization.

None of the above.

. How did Bill Clinton respond to the crisis in Kosovo?

He enthusiastically sent in American ground troops.

He considered using nuclear weapons against the Milosevic regime.

He was unwilling to send in American ground troops.

None of the above.

. When did America announce full diplomatic recognition of Vietnam?

1995

1985

1975

1965

. How did the Clinton administration act towards China?

He enacted strict trade embargoes.

He threatened tariffs.

He pressed Congress to ease trade relations with China.

He ignored China.

. Neither Republicans nor Democrats favored passage of NAFTA.

TRUE

FALSE

. The majority of the new immigrants of the 1990s were concentrated in six states and therefore highly visible.

TRUE

FALSE

. President Bush's "New World Order" was based on the United States maintaining an international presence.

TRUE

FALSE

. The Clinton years were characterized by military interventionism in support of the "New World Order."

TRUE

FALSE

. Events on September 11, 2001, caused America to reevaluate its trend toward isolationism.

TRUE

FALSE

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