US History Studies Since 1877 B Unit Test Review

What was one effect of the Reagan Revolution in 1980? Democrats won the majority of seats in the US Senate. Republicans lost seats in the US House of Representatives. Republicans won four new governors' offices across the nation. Democrats established a set of policies called the "Contract with America."

The primary purpose of MRI scans is to see inside a patient's body. make surgery more precise. end the need to wear glasses. make surgery less invasive.

How did the Obama administration change US policy regarding Cuba? It eased restrictions on communication, travel, and exports. It imposed sanctions in response to nuclear testing. It created programs to help fight violence there. It intervened in an uprising to aid pro-democracy rebels.

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, new waves of immigration brought large numbers of American Indians to the US. Protestants to the US. Mormons to the US. Catholics to the US.

Which statement summarizes President Obama's actions in Iraq and Afghanistan during his first term? The Obama administration withdrew almost all American troops from both Iraq and Afghanistan. The Obama administration withdrew most troops from Iraq and prepared for troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Obama administration withdrew most troops from Iraq and made no changes in Afghanistan. The Obama administration increased troop numbers in Iraq and withdrew most troops from Afghanistan.

Why did conservatives disapprove of the secularization of American society? They worried that Americans' values were slipping away. They believed in the separation of church and state. They did not support the views of the Moral Majority. They believed that some traditions should make way for change.

The image shows a portion of the US Constitution. The US Constitution's democratic ideology is most significant in Westernization because it is an export of Western culture. the economic basis of Westernization. the most popular aspect of Western culture. accepted beyond the West, into the Middle East.

What is one advantage of US participation in international organizations and treaties? The United States surrenders some autonomy in foreign policy. The United States sends a number of jobs to workers overseas. The United States promotes economic opportunities due to trade. The United States creates government restrictions on industry.

The US troop "surge" in Iraq in 2007 gradually increased violence. gradually decreased violence. quickly increased violence. quickly decreased violence.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provided support by bailing out financial institutions. making loans to auto companies. funding road and bridge construction. working to ease the bank credit crisis.

What was the foundation on which Western culture was built? African traditions American traditions Greek and Roman traditions Greek and Asian traditions

Historically, people in the United States have moved to cities for employment and a strong cultural life. a strong economy and better weather. transportation and affordable homes. affordable homes and better weather.

As of 2008, a majority of Americans identified as Muslim. Christian. Jewish. Buddhist.

Which technology has most lowered inventory costs in industry? tablet computers robotics satellite communications just-in-time manufacturing

Which statement best summarizes how American families are changing? Fewer people are divorcing, so two-parent families are increasing. More adults are marrying, so two-parent families are increasing. Marriage rates are rising, so family numbers are increasing. Single-parent and other types of families are increasing.