US History Semester B Questions (100% Correct Answers)

Doctors have been looking for a cure for which disease since 1981? A. polio B. cancer C. AIDS D. tuberculosis - ANSWER-Answer: C. AIDS The doctors have been looking for a cure for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, most widely known as AIDS since 1981. There has been vaccines for polio while other treatments for cancer however, there is way fewer cure for AIDS since then. What was the primary purpose of the first Earth Day celebration? A. to encourage lawmakers to pass environmental regulation B. to encourage lawmakers to repeal environmental regulation C. to encourage the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency D. to encourage people to get outdoors and celebrate Mother Nature - ANSWER-Answer: A. to encourage lawmakers to pass environmental regulation What was the purpose of the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) in late 2008? A. The US government raised taxes in an attempt to cover the costs of relief programs. B. The US government paid off the debts on defaulted mortage loans. C.The US government printed more money so people could buy stocks. D. The US government financially rescued failing banks to stabilize a struggling economy. - ANSWER-Answer: D. The US government financially rescued failing banks to stabilize a struggling economy.