Module 10: Review before Quiz 1: 10.31.4 US 1989-2000

Question 1

After the end of the Cold War, where was the first test of the new era that featured the United States as the dominant global power?

Answer 1

Middle East

Question 2

The concern in the Middle East in the 1990, resulted from the coercive behavior of what Middle Eastern nation?

Answer 2

Iraq

Question 3

What statement(s) best describe the conflict in the Persian Gulf (1991)?

United States used new technology to help win the conflict.

Saddam Hussein’s army was quickly defeated.

A multi-inational army worked together to help liberate Kuwait.

All are correct

Answer 3

All are correct:

United States used new technology to help win the conflict.

Saddam Hussein’s army was quickly defeated.

A multi-inational army worked together to help liberate Kuwait.

Question 4

Which statement is inaccurate?

Increased government spending, homosexuality, and abortion rights were combated in the U.S. Congressional elections of 1994.

None of these are inaccurate.

Muslim fundamentalists bombed the World Trade Center during U.S. President Clinton’s administration.

A domestic terrorist attack occurred during Clinton’s administration.

Answer 4

None are inaccurate

Question 5

What Islamic terrorist group began to surface more and more as the twentieth century came to an end?

Answer 5

Al Qaeda