Question 1

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-dot-coms

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Question 2

Asian-Americans, compared to other Americans, had an extremely high rate of imprisonment by the end of the century as illegal immigration accelerated.

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This statement is false. According to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the incarceration rate for Asian-Americans has remained relatively low compared to other ethnic and racial groups in the United States. Additionally, illegal immigration would not necessarily lead to higher rates of imprisonment for Asian-Americans as many Asian immigrants come to the US legally.

Question 3

Democrats blamed the Supreme Court, Ralph Nader, and sheer bad luck for George W. Bush's narrow victory in 2000.

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Democrats attributed George W. Bush's 2000 victory to the Supreme Court's decision in Bush v. Gore, Ralph Nader's third-party candidacy siphoning votes from Al Gore, and other factors they considered unfortunate.

Question 4

At the radical fringe of conservatism, the belief that the federal government posed a threat to American freedom led to the creation of private militias that armed themselves to fend off oppressive authority.

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This statement is true. The radical fringe of conservatism did indeed create private militias in response to their belief that the federal government was a threat to American freedom. These militias often armed themselves and trained in preparation for potential conflict with the government or other perceived threats.

Question 5

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-Oslo Accords

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Question 6

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-Defense of Marriage Act

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The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was a law enacted by Congress in 1998 that allowed states to refuse to recognize gay marriages or civil unions formed in other jurisdictions, which the Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional in 2013.

Question 7

Despite the growth of Native American organizations and casinos, the Native American population remains stagnant according to the Census Bureau.

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The statement is false. According to the Census Bureau, the Native American population has been steadily increasing over the past few decades, although there are still significant disparities in areas like poverty and education. The growth of Native American organizations and casinos may have had an economic impact, but it has not led to a decline in population.

Question 8

How did President Clinton bring about a shift in American politics by accepting many of the premises of his opponents? Be sure to include an analysis of Clinton's speech in "Voices of Freedom."

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Question 9

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-Culture wars

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Question 10

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-Globalization

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Question 11

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-Immigration

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Question 12

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-American Indian Movement

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Question 13

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-Triangulation

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Question 14

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-NAFTA

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Question 15

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-Multiculturalism

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Question 16

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-Contract with America

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Question 17

A convict might answer a call placed to Trans World Airlines (TWA), as convict labor was on the rise by the end of the century.

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Convict labor was on the rise by the end of the century, so it is possible that a convict might answer a call placed to Trans World Airlines (TWA).

Question 18

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-New economy

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Question 19

Sadly, public-opinion polls reveal a decline of toleration in America from 1987 to 2003.

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Question 20

By 2000, women were receiving more than half of all the college degrees awarded in the United States.

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By the year 2000, women had surpassed men in earning college degrees, receiving more than half of all degrees awarded in the United States.

Quiz 27: Globalization and Its Discontents,1989 -2000

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -dot-coms

Asian-Americans, compared to other Americans, had an extremely high rate of imprisonment by the end of the century as illegal immigration accelerated.

Democrats blamed the Supreme Court, Ralph Nader, and sheer bad luck for George W. Bush's narrow victory in 2000.

At the radical fringe of conservatism, the belief that the federal government posed a threat to American freedom led to the creation of private militias that armed themselves to fend off oppressive authority.

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -Oslo Accords

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -Defense of Marriage Act

Despite the growth of Native American organizations and casinos, the Native American population remains stagnant according to the Census Bureau.

How did President Clinton bring about a shift in American politics by accepting many of the premises of his opponents? Be sure to include an analysis of Clinton's speech in "Voices of Freedom."

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -Culture wars

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -Globalization

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -Immigration

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -American Indian Movement

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -Triangulation

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -NAFTA

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -Multiculturalism

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -Contract with America

A convict might answer a call placed to Trans World Airlines (TWA), as convict labor was on the rise by the end of the century.

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -New economy

Sadly, public-opinion polls reveal a decline of toleration in America from 1987 to 2003.

By 2000, women were receiving more than half of all the college degrees awarded in the United States.