Question 1

Explain changes in gay marriage laws and the opposition that ensued during Obama's second term as president.

Accepted Answer

A major transition has occurred in the years following Obama's reelection: the widespread acceptance of gay marriage, which became the law of the land in June 2015. Since 2004, when Massachusetts legalized same-sex marriage, several states had passed laws making similar allowances. But opposition arose, with opponents of same-sex marriage pushing for state laws and sometimes even state constitutional amendments ensuring that legal marriage could only be between a man and a woman. When gay rights activists challenged the constitutionality of those laws, however, courts almost universally overturned them, paving the way for same-sex marriage in unlikely conservative states such as Utah. By early 2015, 37 states and 22 Native American tribal jurisdictions allowed gay marriage, paving the way for a historic U.S. Supreme Court decision. On June 26, 2015, in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges , the U.S. Supreme Court found that the denial of marriage licenses to same-sex couples violated both the Due Process and the Equal Protection clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Question 2

After the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 and the prosecution of the dictator Saddam Hussein, American military leaders strongly believed that Iraq had the potential to become a completely democratic nation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Briefly describe the steps taken by Barack Obama to improve the economic situation in the United States.

Accepted Answer

In July 2010, Obama modestly strengthened banking regulations, attempting to prevent further financial crises in an industry that has quickly sped ahead of outdated laws and been hampered by thirty years of deregulation. He also passed a large stimulus bill that initiated more than 75,000 projects across the nation. And indeed, the economy began to grow again, beginning in 2010 and picking up pace ever since.

Question 4

_________ was the first African American to become the president of the United States. 
A. Ronald Reagan 
B. George W. Bush 
C. Barack Obama 
D. Thomas Jefferson

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ was the first African American to...

Question 5

Enumerate the reasons for the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, as claimed by the Bush administration.

Accepted Answer

To justify an invasion of Iraq, the Geor

Question 6

_________ was the first openly gay person elected to the U.S. Senate. 
A. Tammy Baldwin 
B. Alexander Lamar 
C. Richard Burr 
D. Thomas Carper

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ was the first openly gay person...

Question 7

Who among the following was a Democratic Party candidate in the 2008 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

A) Al Gore 
B) John Kerry 
C) Hillary Clinton 
D) John McCain 
E) Sarah Palin 
A) Al Gore 
B) John Kerry 
C) Hillary Clinton 
D) John McCain 
E) Sarah Palin

Question 8

Which of the following was John Kerry's argument against George W. Bush's candidacy?

Accepted Answer

A) He stated the effects of corporate scandals during Bush's first presidential term. 
B) He pointed out the Great Depression that affected the U.S. economy. 
C) He pointed out tax increases for the wealthy during Bush's first presidential term. 
D) He argued that Bush had lost touch with middle-class Americans. 
E) He argued that Bush was passive in responding to the September 11 terrorist attacks. 
A) He stated the effects of corporate scandals during Bush's first presidential term. 
B) He pointed out the Great Depression that affected the U.S. economy. 
C) He pointed out tax increases for the wealthy during Bush's first presidential term. 
D) He argued that Bush had lost touch with middle-class Americans. 
E) He argued that Bush was passive in responding to the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Question 9

Despite corporate scandals and continued insurgencies in Iraq after the war, George W. Bush's approval rating was high when he came up for reelection. Which of the following was a reason for Americans' faith in Bush?

Accepted Answer

A) Bush's immediate and decisive response to the September 11 attacks 
B) Bush's tax-reduction policies aimed at wealthy Americans 
C) Bush's fulfillment of all his campaign promises 
D) Bush's support for environmental protection and participation in international global warming agreements 
E) Bush's successful strategies for growing the U.S. economy 
A) Bush's immediate and decisive response to the September 11 attacks 
B) Bush's tax-reduction policies aimed at wealthy Americans 
C) Bush's fulfillment of all his campaign promises 
D) Bush's support for environmental protection and participation in international global warming agreements 
E) Bush's successful strategies for growing the U.S. economy

Question 10

During the invasion of Iraq, which of the following motivated the United States to bring the war's prisoners to Guantanamo Bay?

Accepted Answer

A) Reports emerged that communal riots among the prisoners in Abu Ghraib had led to serious injuries and deaths of prisoners. 
B) Since the Guantanamo Bay detention camp resided outside international law, the United States could imprison suspected terrorists there without benefit of trial. 
C) The U.S. military took hundreds of Iraqis as hostages under immoral pretexts, which led to lack of space in prisons. 
D) Since the United States had to withdraw its troops from Iraq, prisoners who were suspected of being terrorists were moved to Guantanamo Bay. 
E) Most of the U.S. military's troops were based in Guantanamo Bay. 
A) Reports emerged that communal riots among the prisoners in Abu Ghraib had led to serious injuries and deaths of prisoners. 
B) Since the Guantanamo Bay detention camp resided outside international law, the United States could imprison suspected terrorists there without benefit of trial. 
C) The U.S. military took hundreds of Iraqis as hostages under immoral pretexts, which led to lack of space in prisons. 
D) Since the United States had to withdraw its troops from Iraq, prisoners who were suspected of being terrorists were moved to Guantanamo Bay. 
E) Most of the U.S. military's troops were based in Guantanamo Bay.

Question 11

Explain the emergence of the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street movements.

Accepted Answer

Calling themselves the Tea Party and emb

Question 12

Barack Obama won the 2004 presidential election.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following was a common agenda during George W. Bush's administration and the Reagan Revolution?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreasing the size of military 
B) Cutting back spending on social welfare programs 
C) Increasing tax rates for wealthy Americans 
D) Implementing new environmental policies 
E) Increasing the size of the government 
A) Decreasing the size of military 
B) Cutting back spending on social welfare programs 
C) Increasing tax rates for wealthy Americans 
D) Implementing new environmental policies 
E) Increasing the size of the government

Question 14

Which of the following was a reason for Democrat John Kerry's loss in the 2004 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

A) John Kerry was uncertain of what he would do in Iraq if he were elected president. 
B) John Kerry was an African American. 
C) John Kerry openly opposed veterans and criticized American soldiers. 
D) John Kerry was a failure in the Vietnam War. 
E) John Kerry did not support the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFT
A) . 
A) John Kerry was uncertain of what he would do in Iraq if he were elected president. 
B) John Kerry was an African American. 
C) John Kerry openly opposed veterans and criticized American soldiers. 
D) John Kerry was a failure in the Vietnam War. 
E) John Kerry did not support the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFT
A) .

Question 15

Under the presidency of George W. Bush, the United States invaded Iraq in the year _________. 
A. 2009 
B. 2007 
C. 2005 
D. 2003

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under the presidency of George W. Bush,...

Question 16

Which of the following was a domestic woe faced by the United States during George W. Bush's second term as president?

Accepted Answer

A) Corporate scandals 
B) The September 11 terrorist attacks 
C) Increases in tax rates 
D) Prolonged droughts 
E) The Great Depression 
A) Corporate scandals 
B) The September 11 terrorist attacks 
C) Increases in tax rates 
D) Prolonged droughts 
E) The Great Depression

Question 17

The _____ was passed in October 2001, allowing the federal government greater latitude in surveillance of its citizens in order to monitor for potential acts of terrorism.

Accepted Answer

A) Homeland Security Act 
B) PROTECT Act 
C) Secure Fence Act 
D) Military Commissions Act 
E) USA PATRIOT Act 
A) Homeland Security Act 
B) PROTECT Act 
C) Secure Fence Act 
D) Military Commissions Act 
E) USA PATRIOT Act

Question 18

Hypothetical example: On November 1, 2001, the Citizen Commerce Corp. was subject to intense surveillance. The bank's transaction records, databases, and employee records (including personal details)were scrutinized after an anonymous electronic message about a potential terrorist attack was received by the Central Intelligence Agency. This surveillance was executed under the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Secure Fence Act 
B) USA PATRIOT Act 
C) PROTECT Act 
D) Homeland Security Act 
E) Military Commissions Act 
A) Secure Fence Act 
B) USA PATRIOT Act 
C) PROTECT Act 
D) Homeland Security Act 
E) Military Commissions Act

Question 19

Iraq was friendly toward the United States during the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Gulf War 
B) Bozeman War 
C) Civil War 
D) Cold War 
E) Iraq War 
A) Gulf War 
B) Bozeman War 
C) Civil War 
D) Cold War 
E) Iraq War

Question 20

Describe the course of Hurricane Katrina and its aftereffects.

Accepted Answer

Seven months after George W. Bush was sw

Exam 29: Globalization and Its

Explain changes in gay marriage laws and the opposition that ensued during Obama's second term as president.

After the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 and the prosecution of the dictator Saddam Hussein, American military leaders strongly believed that Iraq had the potential to become a completely democratic nation.

Briefly describe the steps taken by Barack Obama to improve the economic situation in the United States.

_________ was the first African American to become the president of the United States. A. Ronald Reagan B. George W. Bush C. Barack Obama D. Thomas Jefferson

Enumerate the reasons for the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, as claimed by the Bush administration.

_________ was the first openly gay person elected to the U.S. Senate. A. Tammy Baldwin B. Alexander Lamar C. Richard Burr D. Thomas Carper

Who among the following was a Democratic Party candidate in the 2008 presidential election?

Which of the following was John Kerry's argument against George W. Bush's candidacy?

Despite corporate scandals and continued insurgencies in Iraq after the war, George W. Bush's approval rating was high when he came up for reelection. Which of the following was a reason for Americans' faith in Bush?

During the invasion of Iraq, which of the following motivated the United States to bring the war's prisoners to Guantanamo Bay?

Explain the emergence of the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street movements.

Barack Obama won the 2004 presidential election.

Which of the following was a common agenda during George W. Bush's administration and the Reagan Revolution?

Which of the following was a reason for Democrat John Kerry's loss in the 2004 presidential election?

Under the presidency of George W. Bush, the United States invaded Iraq in the year _________. A. 2009 B. 2007 C. 2005 D. 2003

Which of the following was a domestic woe faced by the United States during George W. Bush's second term as president?

The _____ was passed in October 2001, allowing the federal government greater latitude in surveillance of its citizens in order to monitor for potential acts of terrorism.

Iraq was friendly toward the United States during the _____.

Describe the course of Hurricane Katrina and its aftereffects.

Three Societies on the Verge of Contact

Contact and Settlement, 1492-1660

Expansion and Its Costs, 1660-1700

Expansion and Control, 1700-1763

Toward Revolution, 1763-1775

The Revolution

Confederation and Constitution, 1783-1789

Securing the New Nation, 1789-1800

Jeffersonian Democracy, 1800-1814

The Market Revolution

Politics of the Market Revolution

A Regionalized America, 1830-1860

The Continued Move West

The Impending Crisis

The Civil War

Reconstruction, 1865-1877

The Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Age: North, South, and West

The Progressive ERA

Becoming a World Power

Prosperity and Change in the Twenties

The Great Depression and the New Deal

World War II

Cold War America

The Sixties

The Age of Fracture: the 1970s

Reagans America

America in the Information Age

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