1)From what ideals does the United States derive much of its character?
A. freedom, discipline, hierarchy
B. liberty, equality, opportunity
C. hope, ambition, success
D. faith, charity, happiness
2)When happened on December 31, 1991?
A. World War II ended
B. the Cold War ended
C. Bill Clinton became president of the United States
D. Ronald Reagan become president of the United States
3)When did the Enola Gay drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan?
A. May, 24, 1942
B. April 19, 1944
C. August 6, 1945
D. September 3, 1947
4)All of the following are growing issues in the Post-Cold War Era except which one?
A. the rising cost of healthcare
B. the problems facing our environment
C. the development of nanotechnology
D. the rising power of labor unions
5)
All of the following are true statements about current population trends in the U.S. EXCEPT which one?
A. The population is becoming more diverse.
B. The portion of the population that is sixty-five or older is getting larger.
C. The population is growing the most in the southern and western states.
D. The portion of the population that is female is dramatically outnumbering the males.