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One of the most important new technologies is the personal use of computers. How have computers changed America?
a) They have made it more difficult for people to communicate.
b) They have made it easier for people to get information.
c) They have forced the government to limit the sale of computers.
d) They have forced the telephone companies out of business.

In 1989, Eastern European countries declared their independence from the Soviet Union. The Cold War was ending. What happened to the Soviet Union?
a) It returned to a monarchy.
b) It became a communist country.
c) It stopped trading with other nations.
d) It divided into independent republics.

The use of terrorism has become more common around the world. What is the purpose of using terrorism?
a) to control people with fear
b) to work together toward peace
c) to start wars
d) to help people in poor countries

Which of the following events is an example of terrorism? 
a) the breakup of the Soviet Union
b) the assassination of President Kennedy
c) September 11 Attacks
d) the Cuban Missile Crisis

Which statement adds details that tell more about the change that Congress made?
a) Al-Quadea was responsible for the September 11 attacks.
b) The monitoring of the American people was allowed.
c) Weapons of mass destruction were never found.
d) Troops were sent to both Iraq and Afghanistan.

How did Congress change the U.S. government to fight terrorism?
a) It went to war to fight Al- Qaeda.
b) It passed the Patriot Act.
c) It said that Iraq had nuclear weapons.
d) It declared war on terrorism.

How did Ronald Reagan's actions affect the Soviet economy?
a) The Soviets decided to pay Eastern Europe armies to protect the Iron Curtain.
b) The trade war Reagan started ended Soviet exports to the U.S.
c) The Soviets felt they needed to spend more money expanding their military.
d) Reagan's SDI challenged the Soviets to an expensive Space Race.

Which of the following is a fact that tells why Apple is important to the history of computers?
a) It built the first computer to use MS-DOS.
b) It invented the Internet.
c) It built the first digital computer.
d) It invented the first personal computer.

Which nation collapsed because its economy was failing?
a) the U.S.S.R.
b) the U.S.
c) Ukraine
d) Estonia

What happened in New York City on September 11, 2001?
a) U.S. borders were permanently closed.
b) A plane crashed into the Pentagon.
c) Two planes crashed into the World Trade Center towers.
d) A plane crashed into a large field.

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