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What does the term "American Dream" refer to?
Economic prosperity through hard work
Immigration to the U.S.
Military strength
Free healthcare
Unlimited resources
Correct answer is A
The "American Dream" symbolizes achieving success through hard work and opportunity.
Which economic event is known as "Black Tuesday"?
The start of the Great Recession
The 1929 stock market crash
The 2008 financial crisis
The 1987 market crash
The Dot-com bubble
Correct answer is B
Black Tuesday refers to October 29, 1929, when the stock market crashed.
What is the primary role of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?
Regulate the stock market
Issue government bonds
Control interest rates
Manage foreign trade
Print currency
Correct answer is A
The SEC regulates the stock market and protects investors.
Which economic system is the U.S. primarily based on?
Socialism
Capitalism
Communism
Feudalism
Mercantilism
Correct answer is B
The United States operates primarily under a capitalist economic system.
What was the purpose of the Manhattan Project during World War II?
To build atomic weapons
To create new military strategies
To develop tanks
To improve radar technology
To train soldiers
Correct answer is A
The Manhattan Project developed atomic bombs during World War II.