In the speech pictured, Reagan was addressing the issue of--

political division in Berlin, Germany

What impact did the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 have on the private sector?

Required banks to end redlining & lend $ in low income areas

Which of these matches Nixon's policy of New Federalism?

Local gov't can address citizens needs better than fed gov't

The United States decision to boycott the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow was the result of

The Soviets invasion of Afghanistan

Televangelist who advised the President on spiritual matters

What would be an appropriate title for this picture?

"American Culture Reaches Beyond American Borders"

The OPEC oil embargo led to--

a search for alternative energy sources

What was the significance of the ruling in Nixon v. United States?

It limited the president's power of executive privilege

The General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) has encouraged countries to—

engage in more international trade

The foreign policy illustrated by this cartoon led to--

relaxation of tension between the Super Powers

How did Reagan’s term in office start with success within minutes of becoming president?

American hostages held in Iran were freed

Which of the following best reflects the contribution of Sandra Day O’Connor?

1st female Supreme Court Justice

What was the main effect of Nixon visiting China?

Process to normalize relations between the US & China began

A societal issue that emerged in the 1980s in the U.S. was--

the discovery of the AIDS virus

Reagan’s “Peace through Strength” policy is most similar to which earlier presidential policy?

President Roosevelt's "Big Stick Diplomacy"

Which of these best demonstrates the Reagan Doctrine?

U.S. military aid against a communist takeover of Grenada

What was the United States involvement in the Iran-Contra Scandal?

U.S. sold arms to Iran & funded Contras’ fight w/ communism

What event started the Watergate Scandal?

The break-in at the DNC headquarters

Which of the following best describes the reason for the United States’ support of Israel?

US defends Israel bc the US helped create Israel

Robert Johnson, Bill Gates, and Sam Walton are all examples of--

people who achieved the American Dream

United States marines stationed in Lebanon were killed in a terroristic attack as a result of—

The UN decision to leave troops in Lebanon as peace keepers

What was the effect of the Camp David Accords?

Egypt recognized Israel's gov; Israel returned land to Egypt

Which of these is a part of Reaganomics?

Lower taxes on individuals and businesses

What is the effect of events like the Teapot Dome Scandal and Watergate?

Trust in the federal gov't decreases

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1
In the speech pictured, Reagan was addressing the issue of--
the Soviet Union's nuclear threat
Soviet aggression in Afghanistan
economic challenges in the U.S.
political division in Berlin, Germany
2
What impact did the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 have on the private sector?
Regulated international trade
Required banks to end redlining & lend $ in low income areas
Required local gov'ts to provide money to low income areas
Required private businesses to invest in low income areas
3
True or False: Migration to the Sunbelt increased the political influence of southern states.
False
True
4
Which of the following issues did the EPA have to address in the 1970s?
OPEC embargo
Mount St. Helens
3 Mile Island
Hurricane Katrina
5
What was President Reagan’s view towards immigrants in the United States?
Deportation of immigrants
Turn a "blind eye" toward immigrants
Establishing quotas for immigrants
Amnesty for immigrants
6
Which of these matches Nixon's policy of New Federalism?
The fed gov't should do more to protect the environment
Local gov't can address citizens needs better than fed gov't
The President has the right to executive privilege
Gov'ts job is providing economic opportunities for citizens
7
The United States decision to boycott the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow was the result of
Soviet advancements in the nuclear arms race
The Soviets invasion of Afghanistan
Soviets helping Iranians take American hostages
The US protesting the OPEC embargo
8
What right was protected in Wisconsin v. Yoder?
Freedom of the press
Right to an attorney
Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech
9
Who is Billy Graham?
Televangelist who advised the President on spiritual matters
The founder of the largest Hispanic ad agency in the U.S.
A televangelist who founded the Moral Majority
One of the crew members who was on board the Challenger
10
What would be an appropriate title for this picture?
"American Culture Reaches Beyond American Borders"
"American Culture is Found Mostly in Western Countries"
"American Culture Doesn't Influence Other Countries"
"American Culture has been Influenced by Chinese Culture"
11
The 1980s saw an increase in communication and business growth with the invention of–
pagers
cordless phones
the internet
cell phones
12
The OPEC oil embargo led to--
a decrease in gas prices
an increase in immigration
a search for alternative energy sources
the U.S. exporting more oil
13
High prices and high unemployment in the 1970s resulted in--
a depression
stagflation
deflation
a recovery
14
What was the significance of the ruling in Nixon v. United States?
It increased the power of the legislative branch
It limited the president's power of executive privilege
It weakened the principle of federalism
It showed that the Court controls the Executive branch
15
The General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) has encouraged countries to—
create a uniform international currency
accept similar price controls and wages
engage in more international trade
regulate multinational corporations in the Middle East
16
The Heritage Foundation, Moral Majority, and National Rifle Association are all--
Liberal groups
Conservative groups
17
Which case made gerrymandering illegal?
Tinker v. Des Moines
Brown v. Board of Education
White v. Regester
Plessy v. Ferguson
18
The foreign policy illustrated by this cartoon led to--
support of Israel in the Six Day War
quarantine of Cuba
issuance of the Eisenhower Doctrine
relaxation of tension between the Super Powers
19
How did Reagan’s term in office start with success within minutes of becoming president?
American hostages held in Iran were freed
The stock market jumped up a few hundred points
Stagnation continued to grow
War in Nicaragua ended w/ a Contras victory
20
Which of the following best reflects the contribution of Sandra Day O’Connor?
Advocated a liberal viewpoint on the Supreme Court
Nominated to serve as a member of Congress
Developed networking software for personal computers
1st female Supreme Court Justice
21
What was the main effect of Nixon visiting China?
Process to normalize relations between the US & China began
The Chinese abandoned communism
The unification of China and Taiwan
Trade negotiations decreased US dependency on China
22
A societal issue that emerged in the 1980s in the U.S. was--
new laws increasing taxes
reuniting East and West Germany
the discovery of the AIDS virus
high unemployment rates
23
What was the impact of Roe v. Wade?
It desegregated public schools
It protected students' freedom of speech
It legalized abortion
It limited the President's power
24
Reagan’s “Peace through Strength” policy is most similar to which earlier presidential policy?
President Nixon's "Detente"
President Kennedy's "Flexible Response"
President Roosevelt's "Big Stick Diplomacy"
President Wilson's "Fourteen Points"
25
Which of these best demonstrates the Reagan Doctrine?
The appointment of Sandra Day O’Connor to the Supreme Court
U.S. military aid against a communist takeover of Grenada
A policy of neutrality regarding containment of communism
The release of the hostages by Iranian revolutionaries
26
Reagan’s conservative policies and agendas stemmed from what 1960s presidential candidate?
Barry Goldwater
Teddy Roosevelt
Richard Nixon
Robert Kennedy
27
Why did radicals take Americans hostage in Iran?
US support of the Shah
US support of Khomeini
US blockade of Iranian oil
US military assistance to Israel
28
Under Gorbachev, social and economic freedoms increased in the USSR through the policies of--
Glasnost and Perestroika
Trotskova and Moscow
Kremlin and Perestroika
Preevyet and Glasnost
29
What was the United States involvement in the Iran-Contra Scandal?
US found oil in Iran & used the $ to fund a war in Nicaragua
U.S. sold arms to Iran & funded Contras’ fight w/ communism
US gave weapons to rebel groups in Iran to fight communists
America refused to get involved in human rights abuse cases
30
What event started the Watergate Scandal?
The OPEC oil embargo
The break-in at the DNC headquarters
Nixon's freeze on wages and prices
Escalation of the Vietnam War
31
Which of the following best describes the reason for the United States’ support of Israel?
US supports Israel because of long standing religious ties
US does not fully support the nation of Israel
US defends Israel bc the US helped create Israel
Israel was once a colony of Britain, and Britain is our ally
32
Robert Johnson, Bill Gates, and Sam Walton are all examples of--
Supreme Court nominees
medical entrepreneurs
people who achieved the American Dream
pioneers in personal computers
33
United States marines stationed in Lebanon were killed in a terroristic attack as a result of—
The UN decision to leave troops in Lebanon as peace keepers
The UN sanctions on oil from OPEC countries
The UN decision to back Lebanon over Israel
The UN decision to invade Lebanon and Iran
34
Which group coordinates oil prices and is made up of mostly Arab countries?
US Department of Energy
EPA Drilling Division
OPEC
US Dept of Homeland Security
35
What was the effect of the Camp David Accords?
Israel gets to use the Suez Canal; trade increases
OPEC would recognize Israel; Israel would only buy from OPEC
Egypt recognized Israel's gov; Israel returned land to Egypt
Carter would visit both countries
36
What potential problem did Ronald Reagan’s economic policy present?
Decreased money supply
Hyper inflation
Increased federal deficit
High unemployment
37
Which of these is a part of Reaganomics?
Increased role of the fed gov't
Reduced military spending
Increased gov't spending
Lower taxes on individuals and businesses
38
What is the effect of events like the Teapot Dome Scandal and Watergate?
Clashes between the branches of the gov't
Trust in the federal gov't decreases
The power of the President is reduced
Trust in the federal gov't increases

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