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Which was NOT a result of U.S. military action in Operation Desert Storm?

Which was NOT a result of U.S. military action in Operation Desert Storm?

Which was NOT a result of U.S. military action in Operation Desert Storm?
A) U.S. established a no fly zone over northern Iraq
B) al-Qaeda founded to retaliate against US and Saudi Arabia
C) Saddam Hussein removed from power
D) Ku

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Who replaced Manuel Noriega as president of Panama?

Who replaced Manuel Noriega as president of Panama?

Who replaced Manuel Noriega as president of Panama?
A) Daniel Ortega
B) Juan Noriega
C) Hugo Chavez
D) Guillermo Endara

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Which act dramatically increased options for disabled Americans?

Which act dramatically increased options for disabled Americans?

Which act dramatically increased options for disabled Americans?
A) Clean Air Act
B) Americans with Disabilities Act
C) Accessibility Act
D) Civil Rights Act

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Which program supported George Bush's call to continue Reagan's desire to downsize the federal ...

Which program supported George Bush's call to continue Reagan's desire to downsize the federal ...

Which program supported George Bush's call to continue Reagan's desire to downsize the federal government?
A) "thousand points of light"
B) Education Summit
C) Clean Air Act
D) Americans with Disabilities Act

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What was referred to as a "high-tech lynching for uppity blacks"?

What was referred to as a "high-tech lynching for uppity blacks"?

What was referred to as a "high-tech lynching for uppity blacks"?
A) trial of OJ Simpson
B) Supreme Court confirmation hearing of David Souter
C) Supreme Court confirmation hearing of Clarence Thomas
D) beating of Rodney

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Who was the leading independent vote candidate in the general election of 1992?

Who was the leading independent vote candidate in the general election of 1992?

Who was the leading independent vote candidate in the general election of 1992?
A) Bill Clinton
B) Ross Perot
C) George Bush
D) Al Gore

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Yoko900

Ross Perot believed NAFTA would

Ross Perot believed NAFTA would

Ross Perot believed NAFTA would
A) create millions of white collar jobs in the U.S.
B) eliminate the federal government deficit in five years.
C) eventually lead to a political union between the U.S.and Mexico.
D) cause American j

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Yoko900

Pat Buchanan's campaign for the Republican nomination in 1992

Pat Buchanan's campaign for the Republican nomination in 1992

Pat Buchanan's campaign for the Republican nomination in 1992
A) alienated many moderate Republican voters.
B) was easily defeated by George Bush.
C) allowed more liberal Republican voters to have a voice in the convention.
D

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Which nation was NOT a signatory to NAFTA?

Which nation was NOT a signatory to NAFTA?

Which nation was NOT a signatory to NAFTA?
A) United States
B) Costa Rica
C) Mexico
D) Canada

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Yoko900

To which nation did the U.S. NOT send troops during George Bush's presidency?

To which nation did the U.S. NOT send troops during George Bush's presidency?

To which nation did the U.S. NOT send troops during George Bush's presidency?
A) Somalia
B) Kuwait
C) Panama
D) Grenada

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Which former Soviet republic was NOT part of the initial Confederation of Independent States?

Which former Soviet republic was NOT part of the initial Confederation of Independent States?

Which former Soviet republic was NOT part of the initial Confederation of Independent States?
A) Belarus
B) Lithuania
C) Russia
D) Ukraine

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Yoko900

In which nation were U.S. troops stationed during Operation Desert Storm, angering many Muslims, ...

In which nation were U.S. troops stationed during Operation Desert Storm, angering many Muslims, ...

In which nation were U.S. troops stationed during Operation Desert Storm, angering many Muslims, most notably Osama bin Laden?
A) Kuwait
B) Iraq
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Syria

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Which ethnic group was NOT directly affected by the chaos in Yugoslavia?

Which ethnic group was NOT directly affected by the chaos in Yugoslavia?

Which ethnic group was NOT directly affected by the chaos in Yugoslavia?
A) Palestinian Muslims
B) Eastern Orthodox Serbians
C) Roman Catholic Croatians
D) Bosnian Muslims

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MsLippy

In 1989 Poland became the first previously communist country to elect a new, democratic government.

In 1989 Poland became the first previously communist country to elect a new, democratic government.

In 1989 Poland became the first previously communist country to elect a new, democratic government.

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Yoko900

Ross Perot pulled more votes from Bush supporters than Clinton supporters.

Ross Perot pulled more votes from Bush supporters than Clinton supporters.

Ross Perot pulled more votes from Bush supporters than Clinton supporters.

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Yoko900

Governor Bill Clinton played a leading role in George Bush's Education Summit of 1989.

Governor Bill Clinton played a leading role in George Bush's Education Summit of 1989.

Governor Bill Clinton played a leading role in George Bush's Education Summit of 1989.

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The trial of the LAPD officers accused of beating Rodney King and the murder trial of OJ Simpson ...

The trial of the LAPD officers accused of beating Rodney King and the murder trial of OJ Simpson ...

The trial of the LAPD officers accused of beating Rodney King and the murder trial of OJ Simpson caused very different reactions along racial lines. What do these trials and the reactions of white and black Americans to each tell us about race relati

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Operation Desert Storm led to long lasting consequences for the United States and its allies. ...

Operation Desert Storm led to long lasting consequences for the United States and its allies. ...

Operation Desert Storm led to long lasting consequences for the United States and its allies. Discuss those consequences, both short and long term, for the United States.

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Which of the following was NOT an early policy failure in the Clinton presidency?

Which of the following was NOT an early policy failure in the Clinton presidency?

Which of the following was NOT an early policy failure in the Clinton presidency?
A) health care initiative
B) allowing gays to serve openly in the military
C) reforming corruption issues in the White House travel office
D) Family

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Who was the Attorney General who approved the raid on David Koresh's Waco compound?

Who was the Attorney General who approved the raid on David Koresh's Waco compound?

Who was the Attorney General who approved the raid on David Koresh's Waco compound?
A) Janet Reno
B) Hillary Clinton
C) Susan Rice
D) Edwin Meese

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Which Clinton program paid for a year of college in exchange for a year of public service?

Which Clinton program paid for a year of college in exchange for a year of public service?

Which Clinton program paid for a year of college in exchange for a year of public service?
A) Peace Corps
B) AmeriCorps
C) Teach for America
D) GI Bill

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Yoko900

Why did labor unions oppose NAFTA?

Why did labor unions oppose NAFTA?

Why did labor unions oppose NAFTA?
A) They wanted it to include more nations.
B) They feared it would cost Americans jobs.
C) They did not like the name.
D) They wanted strict limits on how long it would last.

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Which of the following was NOT a Republican congressional leader in the 1994 Republican victory in ...

Which of the following was NOT a Republican congressional leader in the 1994 Republican victory in ...

Which of the following was NOT a Republican congressional leader in the 1994 Republican victory in Congressional elections?
A) Newt Gingrich
B) Tom DeLay
C) Dick Cheney
D) Dick Armey

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MsLippy

What was NOT a goal of the 1994 Contract with America?

What was NOT a goal of the 1994 Contract with America?

What was NOT a goal of the 1994 Contract with America?
A) balance the federal budget
B) tort reform
C) reduce crime
D) health care for all Americans

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Yoko900

How many states recognized gay marriage when the Defense of Marriage Act was enacted?

How many states recognized gay marriage when the Defense of Marriage Act was enacted?

How many states recognized gay marriage when the Defense of Marriage Act was enacted?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 3
D) 5

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Yoko900

What prompted Clinton to order an air strike on Iraqi intelligence headquarters?

What prompted Clinton to order an air strike on Iraqi intelligence headquarters?

What prompted Clinton to order an air strike on Iraqi intelligence headquarters?
A) Saddam Hussein supported a terrorist strike on a U.S. warship.
B) Saddam Hussein tried to have George Bush assassinated.
C) Iraq threatened to bomb the

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Yoko900

Which of the following was NOT a target of al-Qaeda bombings between 1998 and 2000?

Which of the following was NOT a target of al-Qaeda bombings between 1998 and 2000?

Which of the following was NOT a target of al-Qaeda bombings between 1998 and 2000?
A) U.S.S. Cole
B) U.S. embassy in Tanzania
C) U.S. embassy in Kenya
D) U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia

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Yoko900

Which of the following politicians was NOT revealed to be having an affair during Clinton's ...

Which of the following politicians was NOT revealed to be having an affair during Clinton's ...

Which of the following politicians was NOT revealed to be having an affair during Clinton's presidency?
A) Al Gore
B) Bill Clinton
C) Newt Gingrich
D) Robert Livingston

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Which was NOT a factor in the booming economy of the late 1990s?

Which was NOT a factor in the booming economy of the late 1990s?

Which was NOT a factor in the booming economy of the late 1990s?
A) federal budget surplus
B) improvements in technology
C) easy personal credit available
D) lower food production

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Patrick Buchanan ran for president in 2000 for which party?

Patrick Buchanan ran for president in 2000 for which party?

Patrick Buchanan ran for president in 2000 for which party?
A) Republican
B) Democratic
C) Green Party
D) Reform Party

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Which institution finally decided the results of the Florida presidential vote in 2000?

Which institution finally decided the results of the Florida presidential vote in 2000?

Which institution finally decided the results of the Florida presidential vote in 2000?
A) U.S .Senate
B) House of Representatives
C) U.S. Supreme Court
D) Florida Supreme Court

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Who was the first Jew on a major party's presidential ticket?

Who was the first Jew on a major party's presidential ticket?

Who was the first Jew on a major party's presidential ticket?
A) Richard Cheney
B) Joseph Lieberman
C) Gerald Ford
D) Geraldine Ferraro

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Even after the investigation results were released, Bill Clinton remained much more popular in the ...

Even after the investigation results were released, Bill Clinton remained much more popular in the ...

Even after the investigation results were released, Bill Clinton remained much more popular in the polls than Kenneth Starr.

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Bill Clinton was the first U.S. president to be impeached.

Bill Clinton was the first U.S. president to be impeached.

Bill Clinton was the first U.S. president to be impeached.

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Yoko900

Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols wanted to avenge Waco when they bombed the Oklahoma City federal ...

Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols wanted to avenge Waco when they bombed the Oklahoma City federal ...

Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols wanted to avenge Waco when they bombed the Oklahoma City federal building.

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Yoko900

Vietnam veterans Senators John Kerry, John McCain, and Robert Kerrey opposed reconciling with ...

Vietnam veterans Senators John Kerry, John McCain, and Robert Kerrey opposed reconciling with ...

Vietnam veterans Senators John Kerry, John McCain, and Robert Kerrey opposed reconciling with Vietnam.

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MsLippy

One of the central debates during the Clinton presidency was over the role and scope of the federal ...

One of the central debates during the Clinton presidency was over the role and scope of the federal ...

One of the central debates during the Clinton presidency was over the role and scope of the federal government. What major policy initiatives during his first term illustrate this debate and what groups supported which initiative?

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Although Clinton came into office focused on domestic issues and the economy, foreign affairs forced ...

Although Clinton came into office focused on domestic issues and the economy, foreign affairs forced ...

Although Clinton came into office focused on domestic issues and the economy, foreign affairs forced their way into his presidency. Compare and contrast situations in which the U.S. intervened (either alone or as part of a peacekeeping force) with th

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What could the MITS Altair 8800 NOT do?

What could the MITS Altair 8800 NOT do?

What could the MITS Altair 8800 NOT do?
A) solve math problems
B) keep, sort lists
C) turn data into music (with some help)
D) send e-mail

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The Homebrew group wanted (Multiple Choice Question)

The Homebrew group wanted (Multiple Choice Question)

The Homebrew group wanted
A) universities to keep control of personal computing.
B) individuals to be the most powerful force in personal computing.
C) to charge for individuals to use the Internet.
D) the government to issue stri

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