Which of the Following Was a Significant Problem Faced by the Nation

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a significant problem faced by the nation that President Obama inherited when he was inaugurated?

• A)War in the Balkans
• B)The collapse of the Soviet Union
• C)An arms race
• D)The Great Recession
• E)Crude oil shortages

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Definitions:

Spain's National Decline

A period in the early modern era marked by economic troubles, military defeats, and loss of empire, often associated with the Habsburg rule's latter centuries.

Spanish Inquisition

An institution established by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain in 1478 to maintain Catholic orthodoxy within their kingdoms and used for the persecution of heretics and other religious minorities.

Dutch Revolt

The 16th-century rebellion in the Netherlands against the Spanish Empire, leading to the independence of the Dutch Republic.

Economic Reasons

The motivations or factors related to financial gains, economic stability, or the pursuit of wealth that influence decisions or policies.