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NIxon, Ford, Carter, & Reagan Test
NIxon, Ford, Carter, & Reagan Test
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Why did Ford pardon Nixon?
To end scandal and move country forward
He was his best friend
Nixon paid him off
Nixon had dirt on Ford
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Why did Iranians storm the embassy and kidnap Americans in the late 70s?
They wanted to immigrate to the U.S.
To protest the Cold war
The Ayatollah wanted to sell more oil to U.S.
U.S. allowed their deposed leader, the Shah, into the U.S.
3
What was the Iran-Contra Scandal?
All the above
Reagan's biggest scandal
Illegally selling arms for hostages
funding anti-communist rebels
4
What was the lasting impact of Nixon’s visit to China in 1972?
Ended Vietnam War
Brought more Chinese restaurants to U.S.
Opened diplomatic & economic relations
Ended the Cold War
5
What happened at Kent State University?
Pro Nixon Rally
Pro war demonstrations
National guard peacefully stopped riots
National guard fired on students
6
What was the significance of the Watergate Scandal?
All the Above
Checks and Balances still work & the Press is important
Some of our public officials can’t be trusted
The President had too much power & no one is above the law
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What event proved that the Vietcong would be hard to defeat?
Tet Offensive
Battle of Ho Chi Min
Fall of Saigon
Chi Offensive
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What was the Domino Theory?
Stop Commies in Korea
Game that swept U.S. in 60's
WW2 agreement
Guided U.S. policy in VIetnam
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What were the Pentagon Papers?
Geometric papers
Proof Gov't lied about Vietnam War
Secret files on U.S. citizens
Proof Gov't lied about Korea
10
What groups represented the resurgence of conservatism in America?
Heritage Foundation
NRA
All the above
Moral Majority
11
Why were Phyllis Schlafly and others opposed to the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)?
Said it did not do enough
She wanted women liberation
Said it would ruin American families
She wanted more women in workforce
12
Which group did Supply-side/trickle down Economics reduce taxes on?
All the above
Middle Class
Wealthy
Poor
13
What type of countries did Nixon open up relations with during his presidency?
European
Latin
African
Communist
14
How did news coverage of Vietnam affect the United States?
Did nothing
Helped the war effort
Hurt the enemies moral
Turned people against the war
15
What was a major cause of Stagflation in America in 1970s and 1980s?
Rising Unemployment
All the above
Rising Oil prices
Supply of Consumer Goods falling
16
What was the 26th Amendment?
Gives women right to vote.
President gets to appoint VP
President can only have 2 terms
Right to vote @18 yrs old
17
Why did gas prices increase during the 1970s and 1980s?
OPEC conserving oil
OPEC punishing U.S.
Low Supply
Low Demand
18
What was Ronald Reagan’s “peace through strength”?
Focus on diplomacy
Strong MIlitary
Focus on UN
Focus on Treaties
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What were the Camp David Accords?
Presidential Reunion
Energy Crisis Meeting
Vietnam Peace Treaty
Peace between Israel & Egypt
20
What was Nixon’s vietnamization plan?
Plan to expand Vietnamese restaurants
Plan to switch U.S. soldiers w/ S. Vietnamese soldiers
Plan to continue war
Plan to bomb N. Vietnam
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What was special about Gerald Ford as the president?
Assassinated in Office
Ended Vietnam War
Most Popular President
Never elected to either President or VP
22
What two things were necessary according to Reagan to promote economic growth?
Cut Gov't Spending & Deregulate business
increase taxes and increase military spending
Cut taxes and cut military spending
Increase Gov't spending & regulate business
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Which event led to the resignation of Richard Nixon?
Watergate
Vietnam War
Visit to China
Fall of Saigon
