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1. Which of the following BEST describes the economy during Clinton's terms?
Answer One of the strongest and longest economic booms in American history
An economy with a strikingly large federal deficit
A stagnant economy that saw little growth
One of the largest and most reaching recessions in American history

2. Clinton faced impeachment charges for:
Answer providing false testimony under oath, witness tampering, and obstruction of justice.
the Whitewater scandal.
the Paula Jones scandal.
supporting Hillary's health care initiative

3. In the presidential election of 2000, which candidate won the popular vote?
Answer Al Gore
George W. Bush
John Kerry
Ross Perot

4. The Oklahoma City bombing was Timothy McVeigh's response to:
Answer American foreign policy.
the destruction of the Branch Davidians in Waco.
the World Trade Center bombing.
9/11.

5. Which term describes the belief that world-wide processes were causing national economies, cultures, and borders to "melt away"?
Answer Affirmative action
Deregulation
Détente
Globalization

6. All of the following were terrorist attacks in the continental United States EXCEPT:
Answer the 1995 federal building bombings.
the 1993 World Trade Center attack.
the 1998 car bombings outside of embassies.
the early 1990s bombings of abortion clinics

7. During Bush's administration, a new cabinet position was created called the:
Answer Department of Transportation.
Department of Homeland Security.
Department of Energy.
Department of Labor.

8. Place the events listed in their proper chronological order.
Answer - 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Welfare Reform Act

- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
North American Free Trade Agreement

- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Immigration Reform and Control Act

- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Proposition 187

- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
USA Patriot Act

9. This course has covered American history from the presidency of Andrew Johnson to George W. Bush. In this period, 26 men served as president. In an essay of 500-600 words, which president do you think left the boldest mark on American History? Why? Your essay should present the events that serve as a hallmark to his career and a clear explanation of not only the events but also their impact upon the course of American history.