Entering Into the 21st Century, 1980–Present
How was the manufacturing sector as the US moved to the 21st century?
Increased since the economy grew
Increased as a result of developments in science
Decreased heavily as a result of technology growth
Stayed the same
In analyzing why American manufacturing declined from the late twentieth century onwards, what is the most convincing factor given its wider historical context?
A singular focus on service-based industries based on erroneous predictions about manufacturing's obsolescence alone causing decline.
Government regulations exclusively stifling innovation within manufacturing sectors without global market considerations.
Economic globalization policies that encouraged outsourcing and exposed U.S manufacturers to tougher international competition.
American consumers' preference shifts towards goods produced abroad due solely to lower prices with no impact from trade agreements.
Which environmental concern persisted as a major issue throughout period nine?
Global warming due to carbon emissions.
Acid rain caused by industrial pollution
Widespread use and effects of DDT pesticides.
Overuse of renewable resources like water & soil.
Who is considered the primary author of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Lyndon B. Johnson
Martin Luther King Jr.
John F Kennedy
Robert Kennedy
Who is widely recognized as a key figure in the feminist movement during the late 20th century?
Gloria Steinem
Hillary Clinton
Sandra Day O'Connor
Eleanor Roosevelt
What significant cultural shift occurred in America during Period nine due to technological advancements?
Shift towards predominantly rural living due to remote work opportunities.
A decline in traditional religious practices.
Decreased dependence on fossil fuels for energy production.
Increased reliance on digital technology for both personal use and business operations.
US presidents from the Democratic Party from FDR to Barack Obama have all shared this area of social policy as a focus for reform
Health care
Education
Defense
Criminal justice

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Limitations on banking ushered in by the Glass Steagall Act of 1933 were lifted under this President.
Richard Nixon
George HW Bush
Bill Clinton
Ronald Reagan
What group's advocacy was most influential in raising awareness and securing government action during the early stages of the AIDS epidemic in America?
NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)
PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
NOW (National Organization for Women)
ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power)
What event prompted a shift in public opinion regarding governmental oversight of business practices during Period 9?
The rise of e-commerce in late '90s and early '00s
The financial crisis of 2008
The dot-com bubble burst in the early 2000s
Enactment of NAFTA in the early '90s