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Question 85

What was one reason people opposed the war in Iraq?

Health care should take priority.

The economy was not strong enough to support a war in the Middle East.

Only a few allies were willing to help.

The United States had started a war without provocation from another country.

5 points
Question 86

What role did the war in Iraq and the collapse of the economy play in the 2008 presidential election?

They unified the country behind the efforts of both candidates.

They distracted people from voting.


They didn’t affect the election because people were more concerned about skyrocketing energy costs.

They were the two key issues of the election.

5 points
Question 87

What was significant about the outcome of the 2008 presidential election?

The United States elected its first African American president.

It was the closest race in American history.

The winning candidate had been a prisoner of war.

A woman ran for vice president for the first time.

Answer 1

Answer: I don't know about the other questions but #86 is 100% "They didn’t affect the election because people were more concerned about skyrocketing energy costs."

Explanation: i took the final test on k12

Answer 2

Answer 85:The economy was not strong enough to support a war in the Middle East.

The USA economy was reeling under pressure from two wars, Afghanistan and Iraq war.

Answer 86:::They didn't affect the election because people were more concerned about skyrocketing costs.

The cost of petrol in USA had gone up from $1 to approx $2 per gallon .

Answer 87 :::The United States elected its first African American president.