President Bill Clinton was impeached in 1998 for

obstruction of justice and perjury

(#3) What benefit did the U.S. get from the Marshall Plan?

Europe would purchase more goods from U.S.

What was the purpose of the Camp David Accords during Carter's presidency?

To end hostilities between Israel and Egypt

Which statement best explains the U.S.'s response to the September 11 attacks?

The Bush administration launched Operation Enduring Freedom

The Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 came to an end when

the USSR agreed to withdraw its nuclear missiles from Cuba.

Choose ALL the answers related to the Iran Hostage Crisis. (Choose 3)

A U.S. attempt to rescue the hostages failed, It ended when Ronald Reagan became President, It began in 1979

Which statement about the Presidential Election of 2008 is correct?

Resulted in the election of the first African-American President

What was the main goal of the Great Society?

Eliminate poverty and racial discrimination

How does this picture relate to the Cold War?

Shows how fears led to ways to protect against nuke attacks

What was Truman's contribution to the Civil Rights Movement?

Desegregated the military and federal government

(#7) Which choice is the best description of the "Cold War"?

Political and military tension between the U.S. and the Soviet Union

Gerald Ford's popularity plummeted and never recovered after he

pardoned Nixon for crimes he may have committed in office.

What was Ronald Reagan's economic plan in the 1980s in regards to taxes and military spending?

Used supply-side economics to decrease taxes and increase military spending

What U.S. government entity is responsible for overseeing environmental regulations?

Environmental Protection Agency

Why did the Soviet Union collapse in 1991?

Reforms allowed more freedoms and reduced control of satellite states

How did television help the Civil Rights Movement?

People across the country could see violence and protests

What effect did Robert F. Kennedy's assassination have?

Had he not died, he could have possibly became president

Which statement describes the MAIN impact television had on the Vietnam War?

Caused many Americans to stop supporting the war in Vietnam

What was the Iron Curtain?

An invisible line in Europe separating communist and noncommunist countries

Which of these describes an outcome of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.?

Riots broke out in 110+ cities, including Washington D.C..

The 1960 presidential debate between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy illustrated the

power of television’s influence in American politics.

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1
National Organization for Women supported this Amendment that never passed....
Equal Rights
Prohibition
Progressive Income Taxes
Congressional Pay Raises
2
President Bill Clinton was impeached in 1998 for
adultery and income tax evasion
violating the War Powers Act and the Voting Rights Act
misappropriation of funds and tax evasion
obstruction of justice and perjury
3
(#3) What benefit did the U.S. get from the Marshall Plan?
Europe would purchase more goods from U.S.
An increase in European imports to the U.S.
US businesses received the economic recovery payments, too
US got more natural resources by defeating Euro. countries
4
Which of these was one of President Johnson's "Great Society" programs?
the Fair Deal
the Interstate Highway Act
the creation of NASA
the Civil Rights Act of 1964
5
What was the purpose of the Camp David Accords during Carter's presidency?
To end hostilities between Israel and Egypt
To end apartheid in South Africa
To bring an end to the Cold War
Open a trade relationship between the USSR and China
6
Which statement best explains the U.S.'s response to the September 11 attacks?
The Obama administration signed a plan to limit Iran's nuclear programs
The Clinton adminstration launched the War of Terror
The Trump administration loosened trade restrictions on North Korea
The Bush administration launched Operation Enduring Freedom
7
The Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 came to an end when
the USSR agreed to withdraw its nuclear missiles from Cuba.
CIA-backed rebels were defeated at the Bay of Pigs.
a disarmament plan for the US and the USSR was created
the UN allowed the US to install missiles in Key West.
8
Choose ALL the answers related to the Iran Hostage Crisis. (Choose 3)
The Shah was ordered the taking of the hostages
A U.S. attempt to rescue the hostages failed
It ended when Ronald Reagan became President
The hostages were students and teachers at the American School in Iran
It began in 1979
9
Which statement about the Presidential Election of 2008 is correct?
It was the last time a Republican nominee won an election
Resulted in the election of the first African-American President
It was the first time a woman had been nominated for Vice President
Won by a candidate who did not receive the majority of the popular vote
10
Which of the following was a result of the Watergate Scandal?
Nixon won the 1972 election
Nixon was impeached and removed from office
Nixon was impeached but found innocent
Nixon resigned from office
11
What was the main goal of the Great Society?
Stopping the spread of communism
Eliminate poverty and racial discrimination
Prevent discrimination of immigrants
Expanding the NASA space program
12
How does this picture relate to the Cold War?
Shows how Americans protected themselves during bombings
Shows how Americans dealt with Soviet invasions
Shows how fears led to ways to protect against nuke attacks
Shows how people protected themselves from radiation fallout
13
What was Truman's contribution to the Civil Rights Movement?
Approved laws to discriminate against minorities
Instituted segregation across the US
He did not contribute anything
Desegregated the military and federal government
14
(#7) Which choice is the best description of the "Cold War"?
The failure of the U.S. economy due to communism
Political and military tension between the U.S. and the Soviet Union
A proxy war between North and South Vietnam
A military conflict between North and South Korea
15
Gerald Ford's popularity plummeted and never recovered after he
chose Nelson Rockefeller to serve as vice-president.
rejected demands an investigation into Watergate.
increased American bombing campaigns against Cambodia.
pardoned Nixon for crimes he may have committed in office.
16
What was Ronald Reagan's economic plan in the 1980s in regards to taxes and military spending?
Balancing the budget by decreasing taxes and military spending
Increasing taxes in order to increase military spending during the Cold War
Used supply-side economics to decrease taxes and increase military spending
Cutting military spending to provide tax breaks to the middle class
17
What U.S. government entity is responsible for overseeing environmental regulations?
National Park Service
Supreme Court
Environmental Impact Statement
Environmental Protection Agency
18
Why did the Soviet Union collapse in 1991?
Reforms allowed more freedoms and reduced control of satellite states
A civil war erupted in the Southern republics
Key Soviet leaders were assassinated
the US was a better country and capitalism ruled the world
19
How did television help the Civil Rights Movement?
Gave African Americans performance opportunities
People across the country could see violence and protests
It brought entertainment to those being punished
Distracted those who were part of the movement
20
What effect did Robert F. Kennedy's assassination have?
Riots broke out in cities across America
Had he not died, he could have possibly became president
The Civil Rights Movement became more violent and radical
The USSR threatened nuclear war with the US
21
Which statement describes the MAIN impact television had on the Vietnam War?
Caused many Americans to stop supporting the war in Vietnam
Allowed American soldiers to send messages back home
Discredited the protesters by showing Am. mil. success
Failed to have an impact since the news focused on CRM
22
What was the Iron Curtain?
An invisible line in Europe separating communist and noncommunist countries
A prison that was located in the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
A stage curtain that is the color grey.
A name for the largest prison in the world.
23
Which government principle is MOST illustrated by the War Powers Resolution?
federalism
free elections
checks and balances
judicial review
24
Which of these describes an outcome of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.?
President Lyndon Johnson agreed to end the war in Vietnam.
The Civil Rights Act was approved by President JFK.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was declared unconstitutional.
Riots broke out in 110+ cities, including Washington D.C..
25
The 1960 presidential debate between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy illustrated the
divisive nature of the war in Vietnam.
power of television’s influence in American politics.
importance of candidates knowing their facts in a debate.
importance of having a free and independent press.

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