Entering Into the 21st Century, 1980–Present
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.
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 major legal decision is considered a significant causative factor in the advancement of civil rights for LGBTQ+ individuals in the 21st century?
The passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibiting discrimination based on sex.
The United States Supreme Court ruling in favor of same-sex marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges (2015).
The repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (2010) policy by the Obama administration.
The decision to rule parts of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional in United States v. Windsor (2013).
Which technological advancement most significantly facilitated globalization and international interconnectedness at the end of the 20th century?
The creation of the global positioning system (GPS).
Advancements in nuclear energy production.
The widespread adoption of internet technology.
Improvements in telecommunications satellites.
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
What law, passed in the late twentieth century, mandated equal opportunities for women in education and athletics?
Voting Rights Act
Civil Rights Act
Title IX
Equal Rights Amendment

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What role did intellectual movements play in reshaping societal attitudes towards environmental issues during Late-20th Century America?
They raised public awareness about ecological concerns leading to legislative actions like the Clean Air Act amendments.
Such movements were largely unsuccessful until they merged with economic interests pushing for sustainable business practices.
They directly resulted in large-scale shifts toward renewable energy sources over fossil fuels by consumers at that time period's end.
Intellectual movements predominantly led to technological innovation rather than changing societal attitudes toward environment issues.
In what ways did divergent political beliefs affect American immigration policy during late 20th century and early 21st years?
Reformers aiming for more inclusive and lenient laws clashed with restrictionists who emphasized border security and potential cultural impacts.
Nationalist sentiment dominated all spectrum, leading to unanimous toughening of criteria for entry.
Amnesty opponents collided with proponents, creating a stalemate that prevented any significant legislation from passing.
Multicultural advocates successfully lobbied for an open borders approach, resulting in a surge of new arrivals.
Which legislation, signed into law by President George H.W. Bush, aimed to reduce air pollution and acid rain through the use of market-based incentives?
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act