United States and the Post-Cold War World (1991-Present) Flashcards
Which act was signed into law in 2001 to strengthen America’s national security against terrorism?
The USA PATRIOT Act
This act was a response to the September 11 attacks.
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What is one way the USA PATRIOT Act attempted to strengthen national security?
It provided increased funding to border patrols, customs and immigration officials.
This funding aimed to enhance security at national borders.
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True or False: The USA PATRIOT Act enhanced privacy laws to protect the rights of citizens.
False
The act was criticized for reducing privacy protections.
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Fiil in the blank:
Fill in the blank: The USA PATRIOT Act removed barriers that prevented ____ from sharing information.
government agencies
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Select all of the ways the USA PATRIOT Act attempted to strengthen national security efforts.
It provided increased funding to border patrols, customs and immigration officials
It removed barriers that prevented government agencies from sharing information
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What was a criticism made about the U.S. government’s treatment of enemy combatants after the attacks of September 11, 2001?
Detainees were tortured in violation of international law.
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The globalization of business since the early 1990s has significantly impacted the U.S. economy.
Identify the effects of globalization on the United States during the 1990s.
- Import of goods and services exceedd exports of goods and services.
- Manufacturing jobs significantly descreased.
- Low paying jobs in fast food and sales increased.
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Which statement describes an economic effect of increased globalization on the United States since the early 1990s?
A substantial number of manufacturing facilites have moved operations overseas.
How did the United States respond to the events of September 11, 2001?
By pursuing military actions in countried that were accused of supporting terrorists.
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Throughout its history, the United States has had to confront serious challenges.
Identify the challenges faced by the United States since the September 11, 2001, attacks.
- Balancing national security and civil liberties.
- Countering the use of terorism.
- Responding to terrorism in the Middle East.
- Protecting against possible attacks in the U.S.
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Which challenge facing the United States in the post-9/11 era does President Obama address in this excerpt?
The difficulty in balancing national security needs with the protection of civil liberties.
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How has the United States been affected by changes in international trade that occurred in the early 1990s?
U.S. imports have increased as foreign goods have become more affordable.
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What issue became a major political challenge for the United States in the early 2000s?
How to treat enemy combatants from terrorist groups.
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