Chapter 6 NORTH AFRICA AND SOUTHWEST ASIA

Slow Pace of Political Reform in Egypt Strains US-Egyptian Relations

After watching the Slow Pace of Political Reform in Egypt Strains US-Egyptian Relations video, consider the questions below. Then "submit" your response.

Question

1. The United States was concerned about Egyptian elections, especially

Violence

Harassment of the opposition

Harassment of independent observers

All of the above

Question

2. The Bush Administration

Banned visits to Egypt by tourists

Uninvited a delegation that was supposed to discuss a free-trade agreement

Imposed a trade embargo

Imposed an arms embargo

Question

3. Some members of Congress are advocating cuts in aid to Egypt, which amounts to

$1.8 million

$2.3 million

$1.8 billion

$2.5 billion

Question

4. The strategy for the Bush Administration in Egypt is to

Work with the reformers within the ruling party

Support ruling elements outside the ruling party

Seek to engage the powerful Islamist opposition

All of the above