Chapter 31: National Dilemmas in a Global Society, iClicker Questions for America’s History, Seventh Edition and America: A Concise History, Fifth Edition

1.As of 1995, the widespread use of the Internet was characterized by A.the creation of numerous Web sites by businesses, governments, organizations, and individuals. B.high-tech advertising and booming sales over the World Wide Web. C.a distinct lack of access to cyberspace for poorer and nonwhite households in the United States. D.all of the above.

2.Like the computer itself, the Internet was initially a product of research conducted by A.the private sector businesses. B.the Catholic Church. C.the military. D.universities.

3.In 2000, the population of the United States was A.280 million people. B.250 million people. C.400 million people. D.300 million people.

4.The 2000 census showed that the largest minority group in the United States was A.Asian. B.Hispanic. C.Caribbean. D.African American.

5.In 2002, the European Union introduced a standard currency, called the A.peso. B.dollar. C.franc. D.euro.

6.Conservatives believed that multiculturalism would A.strengthen the diversity of the nation. B.fragment American society by dividing people by race and gender. C.make it easier for immigrants to acculturate to American society. D.decrease tensions between blacks and Asians in the inner city.

7.A major hurricane and flood devastated which American city in 2005? A.Detroit B.Sacramento C.Chicago D.New Orleans

8.All of the following were part of the development of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1993 except A.the creation of a free trade zone throughout North America. B.the purpose of the agreement was to offset European economic clout. C.the provisions of the treaty were never extended to South America and the Caribbean. D.the United States, Canada, and Mexico signed the agreement.

9.During the 1990s, the state of California A.passed a series of laws and regulations ending affirmative action. B.strengthened its affirmative action laws in the wake of the Los Angeles riots. C.adopted new regulations to ensure equal access of minorities to public contracts. D.was forced by the federal government to uphold affirmative action.

10.Proposition 187 passed by the California voters in 1994 dealt with A.illegal immigration. B.affirmative action. C.English as the official language of the state. D.abortion.

Answer Key for Chapter 31 1.Answer is D 2.Answer is C 3.Answer is A 4.Answer is B 5.Answer is D 6.Answer is B 7.Answer is D 8.Answer is C 9.Answer is A 10.Answer is A