Question 1

eroin and methamphetamine are usually brokered in:

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

The American response to drugs in the twentieth century was directly related to international affairs and trade with:

Accepted Answer

In the early 1900s, the United States began to take measures to control drug use, particularly of opiates, due to concerns about the effects of drug use on society and the economy. This was driven in large part by the fact that a large portion of the opiates and other drugs used in the United States at the time were imported from China. The U.S. government sought to regulate international trade of drugs, and eventually banned opium and other drugs altogether.

Question 3

hich of the following was an issue in the 19ᵗʰ century Opium Wars?

Accepted Answer

The Opium Wars were fought between China and Britain in the 19th century over the issue of opium trade. The main cause of the wars was Britain's desire to sell opium to China in order to address a trade imbalance, as China had strict trade restrictions in place. This led to widespread addiction and social problems in China, which prompted the Chinese government to take action against the opium trade. The wars ultimately resulted in Britain gaining greater access to Chinese markets and territory. Tea was a major trade item at the time, but it was not a significant factor in the Opium Wars.

Question 4

In 1919, the use of taxing authority to regulate drugs was upheld by the U.S. upreme Court in:

Accepted Answer

The case of United States v. Doremus in 1919 upheld the use of taxing authority to regulate drugs. This case specifically dealt with the Harrison Narcotics Act of 1914, which imposed a tax on the sale and distribution of certain drugs, including opium and cocaine. The court ruled that the tax was a valid exercise of Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce and control the distribution of these substances.

Question 5

In 1887, Congress responded to obligations imposed on the United States by a Chinese-American commercial treaty by banning the importation of _________ by Chinese subjects.

Accepted Answer

The importation of opium for smoking was the practice that Congress banned in response to the commercial treaty with China. This became known as the "Opium Exclusion Act" and was the first federal law to restrict immigration on the basis of a specific nationality.

Question 6

ccording to Abadinsky, Pakistan has been a producer of opium for export since the earliest time of ___________ rule.

Accepted Answer

Abadinsky states that Pakistan has been a producer of opium for export since the earliest time of Muslim rule.

Question 7

The ___________ provided that persons in the business of dealing in drugs covered by the act-including opium derivatives and cocaine-were required to register yearly and to pay a special annual tax of $1.

Accepted Answer

The Harrison Act, passed in 1914, required individuals in the business of dealing in drugs, such as opium derivatives and cocaine, to register yearly and pay a special annual tax of $1. This was one of the earliest federal drug control laws in the United States. The other choices (A, C, and D) do not relate to drug regulation or the Harrison Act.

Question 8

n the early 20ᵗʰ century, concern over federalism-constitutional limitations on the police powers of the central government-led Congress to use the ___________ of the federal government to respond to the problem of drug control.

Accepted Answer

Congress used the taxing authority to regulate drugs, as seen in the Harrison Narcotics Tax Act of 1914, which imposed taxes on the production and distribution of opiates and coca products.

Question 9

At the turn of the twentieth century, diacetylmorphine was synthesized, creating the most powerful of the opiates, __________, marketed as a nonhabit-forming analgesic to take the place of morphine.

Accepted Answer

The sentence specifically mentions that diacetylmorphine was synthesized and marketed as a nonhabit-forming analgesic to take the place of morphine. The only option that fits this description is heroin, so the answer is A. Morphium and opium are similar but not as powerful as heroin, and marijuana is not an opiate at all.

Question 10

he ________ was in charge of upholding the Harrison Act.

Accepted Answer

The Harrison Act was a federal law that regulated and taxed the production, importation, and distribution of opiates and cocaine. The Commissioner of Internal Revenue was responsible for enforcing this law, which was passed in 1914. The other options, such as the President, State Treasurer, and Secretary of Defense, do not have a direct connection to the enforcement of drug laws.

Question 11

Around the turn of the eighteenth century, a German pharmacist poured liquid ammonia over opium and obtained an alkaloid, a white powder that he found to be many times more powerful than opium. e named the substance:

Accepted Answer

The German pharmacist Friedrich Sertürner named the substance "morphium," which is now known as morphine.

Question 12

he central role that the Golden Triangle played in the heroin trade has been significantly diminished, in part because of economic pressure from:

Accepted Answer

China has exerted economic pressure on the Golden Triangle region, contributing to the reduction of its role in the heroin trade.

Question 13

he ________ of Southeast Asia encompasses approximately 150,000 square miles of forested highlands, including the western fringe of Laos, the four northern provinces of Thailand, and the northeastern parts of Burma.

Accepted Answer

The Golden Triangle is a region in Southeast Asia that encompasses approximately 150,000 square miles of forested highlands, including the western fringe of Laos, the four northern provinces of Thailand, and the northeastern parts of Burma. The term "golden" refers to the vast production of opium in the region which has made it prosperous.

Question 14

hich of the following is the world's second largest producer of opium and accounts for about 90 percent of the total heroin production of the Golden Triangle?

Accepted Answer

Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) is the world's second largest producer of opium and accounts for about 90 percent of the total heroin production of the Golden Triangle, which is a region in Southeast Asia that includes parts of Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos. Colombia is a major producer of cocaine, not opium. Japan is not a major producer of either drug. Afghanistan is the world's largest producer of opium and accounts for a significant portion of the world's heroin production, but it is not part of the Golden Triangle.

Question 15

ost of the heroin smuggled into the United States originates in all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

Heroin is not known to be smuggled from Chechnya. The Golden Triangle (Southeast Asia) and the Golden Crescent (Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan) are major sources of heroin, along with Mexico.

Question 16

The earliest "war against drugs" in the United States was in response to:

Accepted Answer

The earliest "war against drugs" in the United States was in response to opium in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with a focus on Chinese immigrants who were seen as the primary users of opium. This led to the passing of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882 and the Opium Exclusion Act in 1909, which restricted the importation and possession of opium. The crackdown on other drugs such as cocaine, marijuana, and LSD came later.

Question 17

In 1901, Congress enacted the __________, which prohibited the sale of alcohol and opium to "aboriginal tribes and uncivilized races."

Accepted Answer

The Native Races Act was enacted in 1901 and prohibited the sale of alcohol and opium to "aboriginal tribes and uncivilized races." The Harrison Act, on the other hand, was enacted in 1914 and regulated the production and distribution of opium and cocaine. The Thompson Act and Indigenous Act are not specific pieces of legislation related to the prohibition of alcohol and opium for indigenous peoples.

Question 18

Opiates, including morphine and heroin, were readily available in the United States until:

Accepted Answer

In 1914, the Harrison Narcotics Tax Act was passed, which regulated and taxed the production, importation, and distribution of opiates and cocaine. This made it more difficult to obtain these drugs legally and marked the beginning of stricter drug control policies in the United States.

Question 19

he ________ of Southwest Asia includes parts of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

Accepted Answer

The Golden Crescent is a term used to describe the region of Southwest Asia that includes parts of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. It is called "golden" because it is a major producer of opium and heroin, which brings in a lot of money for the region. The Golden Triangle, on the other hand, refers to a region in Southeast Asia (primarily Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand) that is also known for its opium production. The other choices (Golden Circle and Golden Moon) are not commonly used or recognized terms in geography or politics.

Question 20

ccording to Abadinsky, drug barons base their operations in:

Accepted Answer

Abadinsky suggests that drug barons often base their operations in remote safe havens to avoid law enforcement and maintain control over their activities.

Quiz 12: Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking