Chs. 29-31 Test

Which TWO U.S. presidents presided over periods known for economic prosperity?

Reaganomics increased the share of wealth held by

This group neglected individual rights when they fought against immorality in society.

Who pardoned Richard Nixon?

This 1986 scandal involved the illegal sale of weapons after Congress had banned it.

Which nations were a part of the NAFTA trade agreement?

Who used the term "culture wars" to describe a struggle btw. liberal changes & Christian morals

This economic plan called for tax cuts and deregulation of the economy.

This Supreme Court decision legalized abortion within the first three months of pregnancy.

This U.S. president oversaw the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq following the 9-11 attacks.

Which group planned the break-in at Watergate?

This president promised to promote human rights in foreign policy.

This law expanded the gov'ts ability to use surveillance and conduct searches following 9-11.

This event led to the resignation of President Nixon.

Which of the following would the Moral Majority have opposed?

This president oversaw the Persian Gulf War and pledged "No new Taxes!"

Who was the author of Silent Spring?

What was the goal of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act?

Bakke v. CA upheld affirmative action but outlawed the use of these

These Gorbachev reforms contributed to changes in Soviet society.

In the 2000 Election, this state had controversial election returns.

What happened at Three Mile Island?

The Camp David Accords, brokered by Carter, were historic agreements btw. which two countries?

How did the U.S. respond to the Persian Gulf Crisis in 1990?

This movement affected millions of women and focused on many reforms.

What were the two charges in Clinton's impeachment?

Conservatives claimed this was leading to reverse discrimination.

This group claimed responsibility for several terror attacks on the U.S. including 9-11.

This 1964 Presidential candidate gave rise to the later conservative movement.

This group, formed in 1992, uses the Euro, a uniform currency.

This phenomenon is characterized by high unemployment and slow economic growth.

This group was opposed to big government and criticized moral decay in society.

This group often began oil embargos against the U.S. causing gas shortages.

How did Iranians respond when Carter admitted the Shah of Iran to U.S. for cancer treatments

This began in 2003 after Saddam Hussein violated several UN resolutions

What did the Republicans pledge to do in the Contract with America?