Which factor links all of these modern innovations?

Each include technology developed for use in US space exploration program

Revolutionaries kidnapped a group of U.S. citizens in Iran.

Which situation led the U.S. government to print these coupons?

An embargo organized by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

The demonstrations led to -

hostage crisis that severely damaged confidence inthe Carter administration

This technology was originally developed primarily to -

protect the space shuttle on reentry

Lines for gas such as the one in this photograph resulted from -

an embargo by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries

What is one way to describe the developments shown above?

Practical applications of technologies developed for spaceflight

How was the goal set forth in this excerpt advanced during President Nixon's administration?

By the normalization of relations with China

One action that influenced the U.S.-Soviet signing of the SALT I treaty in 1972 was President Richard Nixon's-

opening of diplomatic relations with China

How did President Reagan's administration support Contra rebels in Nicaragua after Congress cut funding for military aid

By secretly selling weapons to Iran in order to raise funds

Which quotation could most likely be attributed to Sandra Day O'Connor?

The power I exert on the Court depends on power of my arguments, not gender

What was the primary goal of discussions between these two leaders?

To reach a formal agreement on weapons control

Which option completes this diagram?

President Richard Nixon's involvement in Watergate

The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the U.S. government because-

the president directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation

What was the reaction of many Americans to the Watergate scandal?

Cynicism about government and elected politicians

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1
Which factor links all of these modern innovations?
All products initially created for use in the US communications industry
All special tools 1st created for US transportation workers in early 1900s
Each include technology developed for use in US space exploration program
Each include material first grown on US experimental farms in late 1800's
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Revolutionaries kidnapped a group of U.S. citizens in Iran.
Iran attacked a U.S. military base in Asia.
Soviet forces began an occupation of Iran.
Israel demanded U.S. support for the strategic bombing of cities of Iran.
3
Which situation led the U.S. government to print these coupons?
Economic deflation caused by increased trade globalization
A shortage of consumer goods following the end of a global conflict
An embargo organized by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Economic collapse of the Soviet Union caused by increased defense spending
4
Which of the following was the primary reason for the trends in public confidence from 1973 to 1976?
The explosion aboard Apollo 13
The nuclear-power accident at Three Mile Island
The Watergate scandal
The normalization of relations with China
5
The demonstrations led to -
hostage crisis that severely damaged confidence inthe Carter administration
the bombing of a Marine barracks, followed by retaliatory U.S. air strikes
A U.S. boycott of the Olympics in protest of events in Central Asia
a global energy crisis brought on by an OPEC oil embargo
6
This technology was originally developed primarily to -
protect the space shuttle on reentry
give rockets greater boost during takeoff
slow down space capsules as they landed in the ocean
provide astronauts with improved navigational equipment
7
Lines for gas such as the one in this photograph resulted from -
an embargo by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
the construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline
the dissolution of Standard Oil Company
an oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico
8
What is one way to describe the developments shown above?
Practical applications of technologies developed for spaceflight
Effects of programs to monitor national security
Conclusions from research conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency
Program results of the Federal Civil Defense Administration
9
How was the goal set forth in this excerpt advanced during President Nixon's administration?
By attacking enemy bases in Cambodia
By the normalization of relations with China
By escalating the bombing of North Vietnam
By supporting the Arab coalition during the Yom Kippur War
10
One action that influenced the U.S.-Soviet signing of the SALT I treaty in 1972 was President Richard Nixon's-
support of Israel during the Yom Kippur War
withdrawal of military forces from Vietnam
opening of diplomatic relations with China
involvement in the Watergate scandal
11
How did President Reagan's administration support Contra rebels in Nicaragua after Congress cut funding for military aid
By conflicting tariffs on oil imports from Saudia Arabia
By confiscating funds seized in drug raids
By implementing a sin tax on luxury items
By secretly selling weapons to Iran in order to raise funds
12
Which quotation could most likely be attributed to Sandra Day O'Connor?
The power I exert on the Court depends on power of my arguments, not gender
Yes, I did feel special responsibility to be first American woman in space
I knew, as I was being arrested, it was the last time I ride in humiliation
I came to Washington to work for God, FDR, and millions of plain workingmen
13
Which industry is most responsible for these quality-of-life improvements?
Communications
Aerospace
Medical research
Transportation
14
These technological advances can all be traced back to which industry?
Transportation
Energy
Telecommunications
Aerospace
15
In this excerpt, President Reagan is referring to what would become known as -
the Watergate scandal
The Plame affair
the Iran-Contra affair
the Whitewater controversy
16
What was the primary goal of discussions between these two leaders?
To recognize the independence of former satellite states
To reach a formal agreement on weapons control
To develop a global environmental-protection policy
To negotiate the reunification of Germany
17
Which option completes this diagram?
President Richard Nixon's involvement in Watergate
The introduction of the Marshall Plan as official foreign policy
President Jimmy Carter's negotiation of the Camp David Accords
The proposed ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment
18
Which situation caused President Nixon to introduce this project?
The Iraqi invasion of oil fields in Kuwait
The fall of Saigon
The illegal sale of weapons to Iran
The OPEC oil embargo
19
The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the U.S. government because-
the president directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation
Congress failed to pass legislation enforcing protection of privacy rights
the Supreme Court overruled federal statues that defined confidentiality
press secretary failed to keep public informed of national policy changes
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What was the reaction of many Americans to the Watergate scandal?
Confidence in the presidential selection process
Support for the containment of communism
Discontent over the antiwar and civil rights protests
Cynicism about government and elected politicians

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