What is the historical context of this cartoon?

massive conservative victories in the 1980 election

What is the historical context of this cartoon?

appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court

All of the following represent the fervor over Clarence Thomas's confirmation hearing EXCEPT?

conservative social issues were gaining in public appeal

In the 1990s and 2000s feminists continued to be frustrated by all of the following EXCEPT?

women being legally barred from many high-prestige positions

At the start of the 21th century many white collar workers were confronted by the trend of what

outsourcing financial and engineering jobs

In a departure from his militant anti-Soviet first term, Reagan did what in his second term?

signed nuclear arms reduction agreements with the USSR

Wealth inequality between rich and poor widened from 1960-2012 due to all the following EXCEPT

Carter and Clinton tax policies

Money used to provide Social Security payments to retirees comes from what?

Social Security taxes paid by current workers

One result of Reagan's supply-side economics in 1982 was. . .

a sharp depression and rise in unemployment

Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives and charged with. . .

perjury and obstruction of justice

the Affordable Care Act included all of the following provisions EXCEPT. . .

established medical panels that rationed health care

Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?

dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government

The "Tea Party" emerged in the summer of 2009, mobilizing against. . .

expanding government programs. influence and spending

Many Democrats who opposed the reelection of Carter did so because of what?

his inability to control rising inflation

All of the following proved to be characteristics of the new information age economy EXCEPT?

an end to the boom-and-bust capitalist business cycle

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1
What is the historical context of this cartoon?
success of new left movement in shaping national policy
the success of Reagan's tax cuts
massive conservative victories in the 1980 election
Reelection of President Carter
2
Clinton tried promote peace negotiations between all of the following EXCEPT?
Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland
North and South Korea
China and Taiwan
Israelis and Palestinians
3
What is the historical context of this cartoon?
decision favoring affermative action
appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court
5-4 decision legalizing abortion
appointment of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court
4
All of the following represent the fervor over Clarence Thomas's confirmation hearing EXCEPT?
conservative social issues were gaining in public appeal
women were enraged by the all-male committee's behavior
a large gender gap emerged between the two political parties
pro-choice women distanced themselves from the republicans
5
In the 1990s and 2000s feminists continued to be frustrated by all of the following EXCEPT?
women being legally barred from many high-prestige positions
women were paid less than men for corresponding jobs
women were concentrated in traditionally feminine jobs
women bore the brunt of childcare responsibilities
6
At the start of the 21th century many white collar workers were confronted by the trend of what
diminished international trade
jobs requiring high levels of education
outsourcing financial and engineering jobs
declining salary rates
7
Many movement conservatives of the religious right imitated the methods of what previous group?
1960s New Left
corporate advertisers
Third World guerrillas
the Old Right
8
In a departure from his militant anti-Soviet first term, Reagan did what in his second term?
made the USSR a major trading partner of the United States
supported Soviet expansion into Latin America
signed nuclear arms reduction agreements with the USSR
allowed American businesses to sell small arms to the USSR
9
Wealth inequality between rich and poor widened from 1960-2012 due to all the following EXCEPT
intensifying global economic competition
growth of part-time and temporary work
Carter and Clinton tax policies
decline of unions
10
Democrats claimed Clarence Thomas was guilty of what and should not be a Supreme Court Justice?
smoking marijuana
ignoring the First Amendment
sexual harassment
plagiarism
11
According to President George W. Bush "the axis of evil" was composed of what countries?
Iran, Iraq, North Korea
Syria, Iran, China
China, North Korea, Russia
Iraq, Russia, North Korea
12
The New Right movement that helped elect Reagan was spearheaded by what group?
Northern liberals
fiscal conservatives
evangelical Christians
advocates for the gold-standard
13
President Clinton sought to do what in regards to the policy of affirmative action?
strengthen it in terms of college admissions
repeal it
"mend it, not end it"
adding gays, lesbians, and transgender persons to list
14
Money used to provide Social Security payments to retirees comes from what?
contributions made by the elderly while they worked
federal income taxes
Social Security taxes paid by current workers
private employers' pension funds
15
President Clinton angered many liberals when he signed what bill?
Securing our Boarders Bill
Welfare Reform Bill
"don't ask, don't tell" regarding gays in the military
Student Loan Forgiveness Act
16
The New Right sought to constrict or eliminate all of the following EXCEPT what?
pornography
divorce
homosexuality
abortion
17
One result of Reagan's supply-side economics in 1982 was. . .
a sharp depression and rise in unemployment
a new wave of business investment
a reduced federal deficit
expansion of international trade
18
In contrast to the Old Right, many New Right activists of the 1980s were concerned about what?
environmental conservation
laissez-faire economics
cultural and social issues
foreign policies
19
The 2000 presidential election was finally settled by. . .
a vote in the House of Representatives
the Florida election commissioner
the Supreme Court
a federal commission appointed by the Senate
20
Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives and charged with. . .
perjury and obstruction of justice
misuse of the Central Intelligence Agency
adultery and misuse of federal facilities
defiance of Congressional spending restrictions
21
One consequence of the record-high deficits and high interests rights in the 1980s was. . .
deflation
growingn internationals exports
lower energy costs for many consumers
inflation
22
the Affordable Care Act included all of the following provisions EXCEPT. . .
children can stay of parents insurance until 26
insurers can't deny coverage due to preexisting conditions
mandated all Americans to purchase health insurance
established medical panels that rationed health care
23
Conservative Democrats who supported Reagan's tax-cutting legislation were called?
red libs
blue elephants
neoconservatives
blue dogs
24
Reagan's essential domestic goal was to do what?
limit governmental regulation of social issues
dismantle the welfare state and shrink the government
cut back military spending
reform public education
25
The "Tea Party" emerged in the summer of 2009, mobilizing against. . .
lower taxes
decreasing federal spending to combat the Great Recession
the withdrawal of American forces in Iraq
expanding government programs. influence and spending
26
Many Democrats who opposed the reelection of Carter did so because of what?
his opposition to new civil rights laws
his inability to control rising inflation
his negotiations over the Panama Canal
his deregulation policies
27
All of the following proved to be characteristics of the new information age economy EXCEPT?
high-tech computer and media business
an end to the boom-and-bust capitalist business cycle
instant global communications
outsourcing of white collar jobs to Third World countries

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