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US History 1970s to Present
US History 1970s to Present
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1
Why did we care that Iraq took Kuwait?
lots of oil
oil
more oil
All of the above
2
Many people do not like this Clinton policy because it encouraged poor working conditions
NAFTA
WTO
TANF
Brady Bill
3
Which best describes the pattern of 20th century migration within the United States?
industrial centers in Midwest/Rust Belt to cities in South
from hotter states in South to cooler states in Northwest
from overpopulated cities to mountainous and rural states
flood-prone coastal regions to interior plains states
4
The main purpose of the Camp David Accords was to
to gain control of Kuwait
take over Iran
disarm Egypt
achieve peace in the Middle East
5
The Patriot Act most closely resembles which of the following
Roe v. Wade
Nixon v. US
Plessy v. Ferguson
Koramatsu v. US
6
The economic policies of Regan and G.W. Bush were similar in that both
brought an end to poverty
decreasd military spending
balanced the federal budget
used tax cuts to stimulate economic growth
7
Which political characteristic of the United States during the 70s & 80s is most applicable?
Emergence of new political parties
A resurgence of conservatism
The rise of powerful state governments
Upheaval and unrest
8
This Clinton Policy gives impoverished families money/aid
Brady Bill
NAFTA
TANF
WTO
9
What has been U.S. foreign policy approach to Israel?
Frequent disagreements regarding limited democratic practice
Steady reduction in economic support
Hostile relations and an embargo of trade
Strong political support and billions in economic aid
10
Why did the US not like Iran during the late '70's?
we were friends with Egypt
we did not support the new government
they refused to sell oil to us
they stole our oil
11
The goal of Contract with America
decrease the size of government
lower taxes
balance budget
all of the above
12
Who were we supporting in Nicaragua?
Contras
anti-communists
both Contras/anti-communists
Sandistas
13
Which of the following best represents the "ME" generation of the 1970's?
a decline of women in college
conservative movement
increase in marriages
laws allowing abortions
14
According to the graph, which event likely contributed to a decline of public trust in Govt?
Assination of President Kennedy
Watergate scandal
September 11th Terrorism attacks
Cuban Missile Crisis
15
Which of the following is a reason for the environmental movement of the 1970s?
Invasion of Grenada
Iran-Contra
Love Canal
BP Oil Spill
16
Which 1980s conservative political organization was founded by Southern Baptist Jerry Falwell?
The Heritage Society
The John Birch Society
The Moral Majority
The National Rifle Association
17
This Clinton policy led to closed factories in the US because they moved to Mexico
NAFTA
FMLA
TANF
Brady Bill
18
Sam Walton and Bill Gates are examples of-
small entrepreneurs who created large businesses
elected leaders who introduced social reform legislation
pop culture icons who created new genres of art & music
military commanders who resisted communist expansion
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A liberal favors
more government involvement
limited government
20
How did President Carter respond to the Iranian hostage crisis of 1979-1981?
unsuccessful actions like sanctions, rescue, negotiations
economic sanctions and military rescue of hostages
military intervention to topple Iranian revolutionary gov
Condemnation at UN & secret exchange of weapons for hostages
21
Who was the first woman appointed as a Justice of the Supreme Court?
Sonia Sotomayor
Sandra Day O'Connor
Ruth B Ginsburg
Elena Kagan
22
This Clinton policy was a form of gun control...
NAFTA
Brady Bill
FMLA
TANF
23
Why did we sell weapons to Iran during the 1980s?
we needed the money
for oil
we hoped they would help free our hostages in Lebanon
24
How has additional available energy affected the American way of life?
limited industrial production and manufacturing
Increased crowding in cities
Reduced number of hours people need to work on the job
Spurred innovation and new technology
25
This legislation encouraged by Obama helped to stimulate a declining economy
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
TANF
Affordable Health Care Act
FMLA
26
After the attack on the World Trade Center, George W. Bush pushed for the passage of the
TANF
Brady Bill
NAFTA
Patriot Act
27
Which reason best explains the initial spike in 1973?
A suspension of all trade to U.S. by GATT
exhaustion of oil supplies from Gulf of Mexico
embargo of oil shipments to United States by OPEC
A loss of access to Persian Gulf by American Tankers
28
The passage of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 and the creation of Dept of Homeland Security show
US leaders felt the country was already safe from terriorism
security concerns can lead to new fed legislation
Govt programs have been successful in ending terriorism
Fed laws emphasize individual responsibility for education