What were the most important (good) changes, to the economy, Nixon made during his presidency?

He removed the Gold Standard and opened trade with China

What was the significance of the BAKKE Decision?

It got rid of the racial quotas

What was Watergate's main issue and what was decided?

Can federal branch spy/keep secrets from everyone?; no

Why did President Carter initiate the boycott of the 1980 Olympics?

Because the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan

What were some of the effects of the Vietnam War?

Riots; reduced trust in government; split Democratic party

Why were the SALT Treaties important?

They slowed the nuclear arms race, They were major public relations victories

What did Detente symbolize in the foreign affairs of the US?

A better standing with China, Cooling Cold War tensions

Why did the gas shortage occur?

Bad relationships with Arabia, The Yom Kippur War

What were typical fashion items in the 70s, in America?

Corduroy; headbands; bell-bottoms; tie-dye

Why was the invasion of Cambodia so controversial?

Because Congress did not authorize it

What was President Carter remembered for?

His mad skills in making peace policies

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1
What were the most important (good) changes, to the economy, Nixon made during his presidency?
He used hippie riots to get money
He removed the Gold Standard and opened trade with China
He completely stopped inflation forever
He implemented Reaganomics
2
What President called for the boycott of the 1980's Olympic Games?
Ford
Carter
FDR
Nixon
3
What was the significance of the BAKKE Decision?
It gave baking classes to every poor woman
It made all European countries hate the US
It allowed minority exclusion to continue
It got rid of the racial quotas
4
What was Watergate's main issue and what was decided?
Can people hunt aliens (ET kind?); no
Can the government segregate schools?; no
Is the government allowed to control bridge building?; yes
Can federal branch spy/keep secrets from everyone?; no
5
Why was Nixon almost impeached?
Hippies, all hippies hated him
Because no one liked him
Because he was terrible at fixing the economy
The Watergate Scandal
6
What party was Nixon spying on in the Watergate Scandal?
Republicans
Democrats
Independent
Conservative
7
Why did President Carter initiate the boycott of the 1980 Olympics?
Because hippies don't like the Olympics
Because the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan
Because the US couldn't afford to fly their athletes there
Because he hated that he wasn't athletic
8
What were some of the effects of the Vietnam War?
Hippie campaigns; increased trust in government
increased inflation; increased trust in government; peace
Riots; reduced trust in government; split Democratic party
Reduced trust in government; economic stability
9
Why were the SALT Treaties important?
They reduced unsalted bland food
They slowed the nuclear arms race
They were major public relations victories
They gave hippies another thing to fight against
10
What did Detente symbolize in the foreign affairs of the US?
A better standing with China
An alliance against the Soviet Union
Cooling Cold War tensions
Another World War was on the verge of starting
11
Why did the gas shortage occur?
Bad relationships with Arabia
Cars weren't very fuel efficient
The Yom Kippur War
Hippies were using too much gas traveling to riots
12
What state was Kent State located in?
California
Utah
Virginia
Ohio
13
What year did the Vietnam War end?
1979
1973
It hasn't ended
1972
14
What country wast the first to recognize Israel's sovereignty?
France
US
Great Britain
Egypt
15
What were typical fashion items in the 70s, in America?
Corduroy; headbands; bell-bottoms; tie-dye
hoop-skirts; polos; sombreros
powdered wigs; long socks; leather gloves constantly
Skinny jeans; poofy hair; Victorian dresses
16
What was the effect of "Stagflation?"
Skyrocketing inflation
A stable economy
An increase of gamblers
The best economy that the US had ever seen
17
Why was the invasion of Cambodia so controversial?
Because they attacked during a full moon
Because Congress did not authorize it
Because Congress did authorize it
Because it led to global warming
18
What was President Carter remembered for?
His golf skills
His gardens
His love of reading
His mad skills in making peace policies
19
Who was the President Between Nixon and Carter?
Washington
Ford
Obama
Carter
20
Who said, "Military men are just dumb stupid animals to be used as pawns in foreign affairs?"
President Nixon
President Carter
Henry Kissinger
Shakespeare

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