Which of the following statements best describes President Reagan’s economic policies?

Supply side economics- using deregulation and cutting taxes

All of the following are true about the War Powers Act of 1973 except?

The Supreme court must decide if the war is constitutional

In 1977, President Carter re-negotiated a new treaty with Panama regarding the Panama Canal in order to

establish a more equitable relationship with Panama.

What effect did television have on attitudes toward the Vietnam War?

Viewing the violence of war persuaded people that the war was not worth it

23. Why did the United States sell arms to Iran in the 1980s?

to secure the release of hostages held by Iranian-backed terrorists

The U.S. and South Vietnam refused to ratify the Geneva Accords because of which main concern?

Splitting Vietnam into 2 would make the Communist North legitimate

Which of the following were NOT a way in which the Americans protested the Vietnam War?

Inciting violence on military and governmental personal

All of the following statements are true about the Iran-Contra Affair except?

The US wanted $ from the arms sales to create peace with Iraq's Hussein

After the Tet Offensive, the mainstream media began to

openly criticize the warr effort

The main theme of the Pentagon Papers revealed what?

The US gov lied to Americans about winning in Vietnam

What was the immediate direct cause for Iranians to storm the U.S. Embassy and taking 52 Americans hostage for 444 days?

Carter allowed Pahlavi of Iran to come to the U.S. for cancer treatments

What was the purpose of President Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)?

to prevent a nuclear attack on the United States

Why was the Soviet economy in crisis in the mid-1980s, when Gorbachev became the Soviet leader?

Farm and factory production was in decline.

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1
Which of the following statements best describes President Reagan’s economic policies?
The Fair Deal was where the gov increased spending
Supply side economics- using deregulation and cutting taxes
Shrinkflation- the use inflation to reduce the national deficit
Stagflation- the use of inflation to reduce unemployment
2
All of the following are true about the War Powers Act of 1973 except?
The Supreme court must decide if the war is constitutional
President must notify Congress in 48 hours after sending troops into combat
President can send troops into combat up to 60 days
Congress must approve any combat after 60 days
3
In the early 1970s, the US experienced an economic condition known as _____, in which prices and unemployment increased.
stagflation
deflation
a depression
a normal recession
4
In 1977, President Carter re-negotiated a new treaty with Panama regarding the Panama Canal in order to
reward the new democratically elected government.
punish Panama for ongoing human rights abuses.
establish a more equitable relationship with Panama.
ensure the United States retained control of the canal.
5
What effect did television have on attitudes toward the Vietnam War?
Viewing the violence of war persuaded people that the war was not worth it
Watching the Fulbright hearings convinced people the war was worth fighting
Seeing protests convinced many that the war was unjust.
Seeing positive stories about soldiers sustained public support for the war
6
What action gave Johnson the ability to expand the war effort without having to receive permission from Congress prior?
The Ho Chi Minh Resolution
The Tet Offensive Resolution
Gulf of tonkin Resolution
The Dien Bien Phu Resolution
7
23. Why did the United States sell arms to Iran in the 1980s?
to get the Iranians to stop threatening to attack Israel
to secure the release of hostages held by Iranian-backed terrorists
to undermine Saddam Hussein’s efforts in the Iran-Iraq War
to counter the Palestinian Liberals on efforts to gain power in Iran
8
Which conflict was a direct concern to lower the voting age from 21 to the age of 18?
Iranian Hostage Crisis
Vietnam War
Korean War
WWII
9
What caused the collapse of the USSR?
Economic problems within in the USSR
All of the above
Political reforms with the USSR
Increased political and military pressure from US
10
Nixon’s coverup of his own involvement in the Watergate scandal resulted in
his resignation
his impeachment
how the 3 branches of gov work togetherr
all of the above
11
Which president was known for escalating the Vietnam War and he decided to not run for reelection in 1968?
Eisenhower
Johnson
Nixon
Kennedy
12
When US was in Vietnam they used a chemical that killed forestry and people developed dieases. What was that chemical?
WD-40
Vietnamese Pesticide
Tordon Herbicide
Agent Orange
13
Nixon invoked __________ during the Watergate scandal in order to avoid turning over tapes of Oval Office conversa-ons.
transactional immunity
executive privilege
restraining order
peremptory challenge
14
The U.S. and South Vietnam refused to ratify the Geneva Accords because of which main concern?
Ho Chi Minh wanted to add Laos and Cambodia to Vietnam to make 1 country
The US wanted the French to colonize Vietnam
The US wanted Ho Chi Minh to be elected as the leader of all of Vietnam
Splitting Vietnam into 2 would make the Communist North legitimate
15
Which of the following were NOT a way in which the Americans protested the Vietnam War?
Inciting violence on military and governmental personal
Protesting on their college campuses by walking out of class
Burning their draft cards that were assigned to them
Fleeing to Canada or claiming to be a homosexual to not be sent overseas
16
All of the following statements are true about the Iran-Contra Affair except?
Both deals, Iran and Contras, were kept secret
The US wanted Iran to help release the American hostages in Lebanon
The US wanted $ from the arms sales to create peace with Iraq's Hussein
The US sold weapons and used the $ for the Contras to overthrow Communists
17
President Nixon instituted a policy of ________________, withdrawing American troops and replacing them with Vietnamese.
Vietnamization
massive retaliation
containment
non-proliferation
18
After the Tet Offensive, the mainstream media began to
give less air time to antiwar protesters
give more air timee to antiwar protesters
appeal to American patriotism to support the war effort
openly criticize the warr effort
19
The main theme of the Pentagon Papers revealed what?
The US gov lied to Americans about winning in Vietnam
The US could have won against Communism in China, Korea, and Vietnam
The US gov wanted to maintain a balance of power
The US gov wanted to stay out of Vietnam
20
What was the immediate direct cause for Iranians to storm the U.S. Embassy and taking 52 Americans hostage for 444 days?
In 1953 Eisenhower supported Pahlavi in exchange for oil
Khomeini created an oil embargo on the US
Carter allowed Pahlavi of Iran to come to the U.S. for cancer treatments
Carter froze Iranian assests for taking the hostages
21
What was the purpose of President Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)?
to ensure the United States’ energy independence
to prevent a nuclear attack on the United States
to reignite the arms race with the Soviet Union
to limit the capabilities of Soviet satellites
22
Why was the Soviet economy in crisis in the mid-1980s, when Gorbachev became the Soviet leader?
Housing was insufficient for the growing population.
Centralized planning increased production costs.
Hoarding limited the availability of materials.
Farm and factory production was in decline.
23
President Jimmy Carter met with Egypt and Israel in Maryland and made a mideast plan. What was this agreemen called?
Israel-PLO Agreement
Washington Treaty
Camp David Accords
Wast Bank Settlement

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