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This 1972 poster depicts an organization originally formed to advocate

The tactic of damaging reputations with vague, unfounded charges became known as

Combination of rising prices and economic stagnation

With the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, Congress, in effect,

The gov't issued ration books during WW2 in order to

During the 1920's, what was one result of innovation in US transportation technology 

The idea that high taxes weaken the economy by taking money away from investors

During the 19th century, one way political bosses gained voter support was by

Upon entering WWI, the US enlarged its military by

Year? a political announcement, pair of assassinations, & a violent convention in Chicago

In Jan 1991 the United Nations went to war in the Persian Gulf for what reason

In 1973, OPEC announced an ___ of oil to countries that supported Israel

Liberals think the govt should help people through social programs conservatives think problems

The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynacism toward the US government

This 1970's era president was proudest of his record on civil rights

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminated

1st woman on the Supreme Court

Which group of people most likely inspired the creation of this 1893 cartoon

Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920's

In the late 1800's the Supreme Court's decision in Plessy v. Ferguson

Nixon's Vietnamization plan called for

Why did the federal gov't create this program in 1933?

Which of these was a major goal of Jane Addams's Settlement House movement in Chicago

This man's pardon of Nixon might have contributed to his own political defeat

Which outcome was an important effect of the 1898 event illustrated by this map

During the Guilded Age there was a notable increase in federal support for

This was the first president to visit & recognize China

FDR sought to reassure the public during uncertain economic times by

After the launches of Sputnik I and Sputnik II in 1957, efforts beganin the United States to

The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped

Under the US Constitution, the gov't may not take private property unless

How did the Zimmermann telegram influence US entry into WWI?

Jackie Robinson first rose to national prominence in the late 1940's when he

Regan began a massive build up of the military because he believed that

The crisis in Iran in 1979 began when

The information on this map best supports the conclusion that between 2000 and 2005

Historic peace treaty between Israel & Egypt brokered by President Carter

What impact did the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) hearings have on Hollywood?

This man helped Nixon form the policy of detente

In the 50's the federal gov't funded educational initiatives in math & science in response to