Question 1

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Stem-cell research controversy

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Question 2

What were the main provisions of the "No Child Left Behind" education program?

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The main provision of the "No Child Left Behind" education program was to establish standardized national tests and penalties for schools that failed to meet specific goals. This was done to hold schools accountable and ensure that all students received a quality education. The program did not provide for the National Education Association to develop standardized learning outcomes, give bonuses to teachers and schools, offer students to transfer to private schools, or end national testing standards.

Question 3

The "neoconservatives" were a group of

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The term "neoconservative" refers to a political ideology that emerged in the 1970s and gained prominence during the presidency of George W. Bush. Neoconservatives are known for their advocacy of an aggressive and interventionist foreign policy, particularly in the Middle East. They believe that military force is a necessary tool for advancing American interests and promoting democracy around the world. While many Neoconservatives are associated with the Republican Party, the ideology is not exclusively Republican.

Question 4

Who was George Bush's main opponent in the 2004 presidential election?

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John Kerry was George Bush's main opponent in the 2004 presidential election as he was the Democratic nominee. Howard Dean, Joe Lieberman, Ted Kennedy, and Barack Obama were not candidates in the 2004 election or were not considered the main opponent to Bush.

Question 5

Who became the first woman to ever hold the position of House minority leaders?

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Nancy Pelosi became the first woman to ever hold the position of House minority leader in 2003.

Question 6

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. "Mission accomplished!"

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Question 7

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Sunnis vs. Shi'ites

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Question 8

What happened on September 11, 2001?

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Muslim fundamentalists hijacked four commercial airplanes and crashed two into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center and one into the Pentagon. The fourth plane crashed into a field in Pennsylvania after passengers attempted to overtake the hijackers. The attacks resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths and prompted the United States to declare a War on Terrorism, leading to military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Question 9

Who is the leader of al Qaeda?

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Question 10

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Hamas

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Question 11

Which of the following countries supported the U.S. in the invasion of Iraq?

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Great Britain was the only country to support the U.S. in the invasion of Iraq. Canada and Germany did not support the invasion and France famously opposed it, leading to strained relations with the U.S. for a period of time.

Question 12

Where has the largest number of immigrants to the United States since 1960 originated?

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Since 1960, the largest number of immigrants to the United States has originated from Asia and nations of the Western Hemisphere. This includes countries such as Mexico, China, India, and the Philippines.

Question 13

Congress created the Department of Homeland Security in order to

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The Department of Homeland Security was created to improve cooperation and coordination between various agencies responsible for national security, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Immigration and Naturalization Service. It was not created to supervise the FBI and CIA, give Congress more oversight, or show relevance in the fight against terrorism. While the department is responsible for handling natural disasters, this was not the primary reason for its creation.

Question 14

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Barack Obama

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Question 15

What does the Hmong experience reveal about American society?

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The Hmong experience illustrates the ability of immigrant families to adapt and thrive in the United States, despite facing challenges such as language barriers and cultural differences. They have established their own communities and assimilated while still preserving their cultural heritage.

Question 16

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Kurds

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Question 17

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. The West Bank, Gaza

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Question 18

To encourage economic growth President George H. W. Bush proposed

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Bush proposed cutting taxes by $1.6 trillion over ten years as a measure to stimulate economic growth, reflecting a common approach among Republicans to reduce tax burdens as a way to encourage investment and spending.

Question 19

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. MoveOn.org

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Question 20

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Sarah Palin

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Quiz 31: Global Dangers, Global Challenges, 2001 to the Present

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Stem-cell research controversy

What were the main provisions of the "No Child Left Behind" education program?

The "neoconservatives" were a group of

Who was George Bush's main opponent in the 2004 presidential election?

Who became the first woman to ever hold the position of House minority leaders?

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. "Mission accomplished!"

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Sunnis vs. Shi'ites

What happened on September 11, 2001?

Who is the leader of al Qaeda?

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Hamas

Which of the following countries supported the U.S. in the invasion of Iraq?

Where has the largest number of immigrants to the United States since 1960 originated?

Congress created the Department of Homeland Security in order to

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Barack Obama

What does the Hmong experience reveal about American society?

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Kurds

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. The West Bank, Gaza

To encourage economic growth President George H. W. Bush proposed

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. MoveOn.org

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Sarah Palin