FREE AP US History Period 9 (1980–Present) Question and Answers

Question 1

What effects, if any, did immigration from Asia and Latin America have on the US in the late 20th and early 21st centuries?

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Immigration sparked economic, political, and cultural tension.

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Immigration led to the establishment of English as the official language of the US.

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None — immigration from these regions increased only slightly and for a brief period of time.

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None of the above

Question 2

After the Cold War ended, what role, if any, did the United States play in international affairs?

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Although debate raged, the US led many diplomatic and peacekeeping initiatives.

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None — debate over the appropriate role for the US in world affairs paralyzed the nation’s leaders

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None — the US withdrew into isolationism despite President Clinton’s opposition

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US leaders unanimously abstained from any military interventions but did allow the US to become a global economic leader.

Question 3

What factors led the 9/11 terrorist attacks?

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American political and military intervention in the Middle East.

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Intense, widespread religious conflict between Christians and Muslims.

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An economic recession caused jealously, and led terrorists to target the US financial center.

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All of the above

Question 4

What effects, if any, did the War on Terror have on American domestic politics?

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The passage of the USA Patriot Act led to intense debate over the balance of security and personal liberties.

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None — citizens unanimously set aside their differences and rallied to the flag.

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The War on Terror resulted in the revocation of the Fourth Amendment in order to permit the construction of Guantanamo Bay and the use of waterboarding.

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The War on Terror led to opposition to the resumption of military conscription.

Question 5

Which of the following best sums up the economic principles of President Reagan?

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Supply side economics — using deregulation and cutting taxes to boost the economy.

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Stagflation — the use of inflation to reduce unemployment.

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The Fair Deal — a second “New Deal” wherein the government increased spending in order to boost the economy.

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Shrinkflation — the use of inflation to reduce the national deficit.

Question 6

What effects did the foreign policy of President Reagan have?

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His policy of “roll back” led to more American intervention in world affairs and conflict with the USSR.

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Reagan was an isolationist who kept the US out of world affairs.

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His policy of détente led to greater communication and cooperation with the USSR.

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Reagan continued the US policy of containment because he cut military spending.

Question 7

What led to the USSR's demise?

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All of the above

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Economic problems within the Soviet Union

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Increased political and military pressure from the United States.

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Political reforms within the Soviet Union.