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1
Impact of the Soviets launching Sputnik and then sending astronauts into orbit
US lost the space race
US expanded its space pogram
Americans were afraid of competing with the Soviets
Soviets won the space race
2
Carter's foreign policy emphasized ....
Increased military presence in Asia.
The need to fight communism.
The right of the US to intervene in Latin America.
Human rights as a diplomatic priority.
3
Campus protests broke out at Kent State in response to
the Pentagon Papers being released
The use of the draft
Nixon's invasion of Cambodia
the exposure of the My Lai Massacre
4
President Nixon's secret bombing raids in Cambodia that had no congressional approval resulted in
lead to the fall of Dien Bien Phu.
the strategic hamlet program
the destruction of the Ho Chi Minh Trial
outcry against the war furthered Americans' distrust in the government
5
Which of the following were key issues of the conservative movement of the 80s?
Advocating for traditional Christian values
All of the above
Cutting regulations
Cutting taxes
6
Which of the following best describes a liberal viewpoint?
Adding "under God" to the Pledge
Federal gov't escorting students to integrated schools
Increased defense spending
Reduced spending on federal programs
7
Equal Rights Amendment
civil rights organization
huge civil rights demonstarion in Washington, DC, in 1963
protests against segregation on interstate busing in the South
amendment proposed that would give equality of rights regardless of sex
8
De Jure Segregation
separation of farming tenants
separation of African Americans in government
separation of Northern army from South
separation enforced by law
9
The western powers of the Cold War:
wanted to force the entire world to become a democracy
wanted to spread communism
feared the spread of communism
feared the spread of democracy
10
American Indian Movement
Fight for the securing rights for Russian American men
Fight for the securing rights for African American women
Fight for the rights of female students at Paetow
Fight for the land, legal rights, and self government for Native Americans
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MLK practiced civil disobedience
False
True
12
The 1960 election debates were historical because. .
it was the first time the debates were televised
it was broadcast on Netflix
both candidates were equally qualified
it was the first election to have a black president
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What is the credibility gap?
during the WWII era the government could not be trusted
during the WWI era the government could not be trusted
during the Vietnam era the government could not be trusted
during the Cold War era the government could not be trusted
14
Which of these was a DIRECT result of the Bay of Pigs incident?
the United States sent troops into Vietnam
JFK was embarrassed by the mission's failure
the Berlin Blockade was broken by the U.S.
the world was almost plunged into a nuclear war
15
What did Nixon's Vietnamization call for?
Drafting more troops to fight in Vietnam
An invasion of North Vietnam to end the war.
South Vietnam would assume a larger role as the U.S withdrew
The immediate removal of troops from Vietnam.
16
How did the youth of the 1950s react to expectations of conformity by adults?
acceptance of mainstream values
rebellion through clothing and music
adoption of strict religious practices
showed preference for suburban society
17
The most drafted Americans during the Vietnam War were
wealthy white males.
lower class minorities.
middle class women
professional workers.
18
Cesar Chavez
NAACP lawyer in Brown v Board of Education
brutally murdered for whistling at a white woman
Brooklyn Dodger who broke the color barrier in baseball
Mexican-American union organizer and leader
19
Rachel Carson let people know about the danger of ____________.
poison ivy
pesticides
recycling
tobacco
20
Which statement best compares the philosophies MLK and Malcolm X
MLK supported change by any means; Malcolm supported Black Nationalism
MLK thought the movement should focus on South; Malcolm focused on North
MLK focused on economic injustice; Malcolm on voting rights
MLK was committed to nonviolence; Malcolm wanted change by any means
21
Voting Rights Act of 1965
desegregated the transportation systems
banned black people from voting
banned poll tax and literacy tests to keep African Americans from voting
desegregated the schools in the South
22
In the 1950s, the federal government began an urban renewal program mainly to
decrease federal funding for highway construction.
improve city services and urban housing.
encourage community-owned urban businesses.
discourage families from moving to the suburbs.
23
The “baby boom” of the 1950s
led to a decrease in the number of new schools
was a ten year period of decline in birth rates
was a time of high birth rates after World War II
occurred in many countries, except the U.S.
24
Watergate Scandal caused many Americans to distrust the government.
True
False
25
Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
Eliminated national orgin quotas for immigrants
Started in 1942 to bring Mexican immigrants into the US to help work
People that have a family origin from Spanish speaking areas
Banned immigration into the US
26
Domino Theory
foreign policy strategy to push a dangerous issue or event almost to war
an alliance between the SU and the satellite states of Eastern Europe
if one nation becomes communist the nations around it will become communist
established the Middle East as a key Cold War battlefield
27
Interstate Highway Act 1956
Supported international trade
Helped support the growth of the suburbs
Developed the central US economy
Developed by the military for transport
28
What impact did Joseph McCarthy have on American society?
He encouraged a widespread fear of communism
He created opposition to U.S. involvement in Latin American affairs.
He strengthened the U.S. Army
He encouraged Americans to stand up for their civil rights
29
How did the Iran Hostage Crisis impact Carter?
Carter was impeached due to the coverup
His peanut farm was burned to the ground by an angry mob
Carter was praised for his handling of it
Carter was largely criticized and became unpopular
30
The 1968 Tet Offensive
brought an immediate end to the Vietnam War
led to the belief that the Vietnam War was unwinnable
was a military victory for the North Vietnamese
was depicted as a major U.S. victory
31
Rosa Parks and the bus boycott
Birmingham
Greensboro
Montgomery
Memphis
32
Did Cesar Chavez boycott grapes?
A little bit of both
Maybe
No
Yes
33
Brown v Board of Education
Schools can be legally separated by race
desegregation of public schools
Students can be searched in school if reasonable suspicion exists
Schools can censor school newspapers without violating freedom of press
34
What were the Jim Crow Laws?
Laws that were meant to keep ex-Confederates out of office
Federal laws abolishing slavery
Southern state laws that segregated blacks in public areas
Southern state laws intended to punish slave owners
35
Nixon & Detente was
Nixon and the easing of strained relations, with the Berlin
Nixon and the easing of strained relations, with the USSR
Nixon and visiting Moscow to make peace
Nixon and the easing of strained relations, with UK
36
Iron Curtain
A stage curtain that is the color grey.
A prison that was located in the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
An imaginary barrier that separated the Soviet Union from Western Europe.
A name for the largest prison in the world.
37
Agent Orange
Strategy of wearing down the enemy by overpowering them
Toxic deforestation chemical sprayed over Vietnam
Gasoline bombs used in huge numbers in Vietnam
Hit and run style of fighting
38
The Supreme Court under Chief Justice Warren made several landmark decisions that
Increased the rights of individuals and accused
Weakened the power of the federal government
draw criticism for supporting States rights
Strengthened the authority of the police
39
These two programs, were to offer support to developing nations while containing Communism.
Containment and Marshall Plan
Welfare and food stamps
Snoopy and Woodstock
Peace Corps and Alliance for Progress
40
The Cuban Missile Crisis ended when...
US agreed to allow Soviet missiles in Cuba
Soviets agreed to pull missiles from Cuba and US removes missiles in Turkey
The US & USSR agreed Cuba should remain neutral
American-backed invaders were defeated at Bay of Pigs
41
After Watergate and Vietnam, how did media treatment of the government shift?
the press became apathetic towards the government
the press became a "watchdog" on the government
the press became more deferentail to the legislative power
the press became more protective of the president
42
MLK spoke out against Vietnam
True
False
43
NATO was originally formed to
provide mutual defense
stop the flow of immigration between member nations
promote religious freedom
isolate member nations from the rest of the world
44
This political organization promoted socialism and black power.
Power to the People Party
Afrocentric Party
Black Panther Party
Black Nationalist Party
45
Plessy v. Ferguson case...
said that segregation was unconstitutional
said that slaves were not allowed to sue people in court
struck down Jim Crow laws as unconstitutional
supported the "separate but equal" approach to facilities
46
Symbolic End to Cold War
evil speech by Reagan
Soviet withdrawl from Ukraine
Fall of Berlin Wall
never ended
47
The primary objective of the Great Society programs was to-
provide tax concessions to manufacturers
increase the size of the armed forces
reduce poverty in the nation and help minorities
stimulate oil production in the United States
48
What was the Briggs initiative?
Would Have banned Lesbians and Gays from working in Public School systems
Would Have Banned Gays and lesbians from joining the military
Would Have banned gays and lesbians from working in government jobs
Would Have Banned gays and lesbians from social security
49
1973 OPEC oil embargo
against China for being communist
against the United States because of supporting Israel
against Soviet Russia for supporting Iran
against France for their imperialist involvement in Vietnam
50
Roe v. Wade...
Made abortion illegal in all states.
Upheld states’ powers to safety, health, and morals.
encouraged legislatures to reshape abortion policy.
Assured a woman’s right to have an abortion within first 3 months
51
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
prohibited equal employment
prohibited unfair testing
prohibited discrimination
prohibited gambling
52
What were Freedom Rides?
People broke into schools and put signs everywhere.
People would would get on buses to protest (nonviolently).
People would sit in "white only" cafes until the cafe closed
People would walk around waving signs.
53
What happened when an armistice was signed ending the Korean War?
Korea was divided along the 38th parallel
China gained control of the entire Korean peninsula
communism was pushed out of Korea
communist government was established in South Korea
54
Who did Kennedy run against in the 1960 election?
Truman
Ford
Carter
Nixon
55
The "supply-side" economic theory that President Reagan implemented called for
cutting taxes to encourage new investment
increasing government spending to stimulate consumption
all of the above
maintaining high interest rates to control inflation
56
Cold War
American international allies grouped together.
A boundary dividing communism from democracy in Europe.
Indirect but hostile conflict between the US and Soviet Union
Money used to aid our allies to resist Soviet influence.
57
Anti-war activists used which of the following methods to protest the Vietnam War?
All answers are correct
organizing large protests on college campuses
writing anti-war songs
burning draft cards
58
Little Rock Nine
Child murdered in Jim Crow south for allegedly flirting with a white person
Elementary school student(s) who integrated into an all white school
Arrested for sitting the “white” section of a bus
High school student(s) who integrated into an all white school
59
Affirmative action's purpose is to _________
provide safety standards and opportunities in the workplace
The process of hiring an outsider to settle an argument
decrease women and minorities in the workplace
Increase women and minorities in the workplace
60
Why did Ford pardon Nixon? (according to Ford...)
Because Nixon had suffered enough humiliation and stress
All of the above
Because the nation wanted the whole Watergate thing over
Because there was no way he could get a fair trial
61
The Marshall Plan was-
U.S. supplying billions of dollars to rebuild Europe
U.S. policy on the usage of nuclear weapons
A document which created the C.I.A. and other agencies
U.S. military tactics for an invasion of Russia
62
What was the Bay of Pigs Invasion?
A rebellion was formed to turn Kennedy into a pig
A US attack on Russia
Invasion of Cuba planned by the CIA
A US planned military occupation of Cuba.
63
Emmett Till...
a child who was killed during the March on Washington
a white child who was killed for talking to a black woman
a black child who was killed for talking to a white woman
killed at Selma March
64
What was the Red Scare?
The fear of the color red
The fear of republicans
A fear of communism spreading to America
A contagious blood disease
65
What was the impact of Magic Johnson announcing he had HIV?
there was no impact from this announcement
it supported the theory that HIV & AIDs only affected gay people
it extended his basketball career with the LA Lakers
it contradicted the idea that HIV & AIDs strictly affected gay white men
66
In The Feminine Mystique we learned that women felt unfulfilled in their roles as mothers and housewives.
False
True
67
Camp David Accords:
Caused the downfall of Rockefeller
Johnson's program to address poverty and despair in America
Peace agreement between Israel and Egypt
Code name for the atomic bomb project
