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Unit 11 Quick Check

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Question 1

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What is the chief reason the Women’s movement was strengthened in the 1960s?

Women were angered by the failure of the voters to elect them to Congress.

Job discrimination against women and minorities was eliminated.

The radical liberation movement of the 1950s had failed.

Women became increasingly dissatisfied with their status and their roles in society.

Question 2

2.

Which of the following was a major policy of President Ronald Reagan’s administration?

Lowering federal income tax rates

Reduction of defense spending

Promoting regulation of small businesses

Ending desegregation of public facilities

Question 3

3.

During the 1980’s and 1990’s, most new jobs in the US have been in what field

Heavy industry

Service industries

Education

Civil service

Question 4

4.

Since the end of the Cold War, what has been the most persistent problem facing US foreign policy?

Using higher tariffs to protect US markets

Dealing with the conflicts in other nations and regions

Supporting the command economies in Western Europe

Increasing the preparedness of the armed forces

Question 5

5.

What was an initial response of the US to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001?

Aiding in the overthrow of Taliban rule in Afghanistan

Reducing support for Israel

Ending trade with all Middle Eastern nations

Demanding an end to communist rule in Iraq