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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6: Homework x 2 = The American Dream.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the third factor discussed about the new, flat world of globalization?
(a) The personal computer.
(b) The Internet and the World Wide Web.
(c) The Department of Homeland Security.
(d) The development of the languages of the Internet.

2. When was Alexander Hamilton born?
(a) 1737.
(b) 1805.
(c) 1755.
(d) 1692.

3. The Tea Party movement is a political movement that is generally recognized as conservative and ________.
(a) Democratic.
(b) Athiest.
(c) Republican.
(d) Libertarian.

4. According to the authors, there are six crucial elements to improving the country's educational system. What is the first?
(a) Politicians who support education.
(b) Better teachers and principals.
(c) Involved parents.
(d) Students who are ready to learn while sitting in the classroom.

5. What is a device that can make and receive telephone calls over a radio link while moving around a wide geographic area?
(a) Personal computer.
(b) Microwave.
(c) GPS.
(d) Cell phone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position has Martin Dempsey held since October, 2011?

2. According to the authors, by ending the Cold War, America opened the global door to how many more people who would be living like us and would be competing for our jobs?

3. According to the authors, what is the first cause for the decline of America?

4. What does "IT" stand for?

5. Who stabilized the country's economy by supporting legislation that saved capitalism and created social safety-nets like Social Security?

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