In Response to the Financial Crisis That Began During His

question 28

Multiple Choice

In response to the financial crisis that began during his presidency, George W. Bush

• A) fired the secretary of the Treasury.
• B) fired the chair of the Federal Reserve.
• C) sponsored a $700 billion financial bailout package.
• D) called for tax increases of almost $1 trillion to stop the federal debt from increasing.
• E) signed legislation that created approximately 3 million temporary jobs for low-income citizens.

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Generally considered or believed to be the case, often without much definite proof.

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Susan Isaacs

A psychologist and educational reformer known for her work in child development and early childhood education.