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1
To whom is the cartoonist comparing President Obama?
Richard Nixon
Jesse Jackson
George W. Bush
Franklin Roosevelt
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What does this picture illustrate?
consumerism
McCarthyism
containment
segregation
3
Which was NOT an example of conformity during the 1950s?
fast food restaurants
"cookie cutter" suburban houses
stay at home moms
rock n' roll
4
What message does this send to the leaders of the United States and the Soviet Union?
Americans are responsible for the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Both sides must ensure that there's no nuclear war.
Americans are immune to the possibility of a nuclear war.
The Soviets must work with LBJ to prevent another crisis.
5
During the 1950s, who was unsatisfied with suburban living?
poor women
wealthy women
middleclass women
older women
6
JFK's handing of both the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Berlin Crisis illustrates what?
the Great Society
brinkmanship
the New Frontier
flexible response
7
How did the Korean War end?
the U.S. won
in a stalemate
South Korea won
North Korea won
8
What did the reunification of Germany end?
Vietnam War
Cold War
War on Drugs
Korean War
9
How were MLK Jr. and Malcolm X similar?
Both men were Christian ministers.
Both always supported the use of nonviolent protest.
Each leader helped establish the Nation of Islam.
Both men were assassinated for their beliefs.
10
What was the turning point of the war in Vietnam?
Battle of Midway
Tonkin Gulf Resolution
March on Washington
Tet Offensive
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How did college deferments during the draft make Vietnam was a "working-class war"?
College students protested the war and refused to register.
Segregation prevented minorities and poor from college
The GI Bill didn't allow many poor people to apply.
Poor people couldn't afford college so couldn't qualify.
12
Which of the following was NOT a result of the car's increased popularity in the 1950s?
Americans could travel across the country with more ease.
Pollution increased in rural areas.
More roads were built across America.
African American were forced to ride on segregated buses.
13
What is significant about the presidential election of 2000?
George W. Bush won without winning the popular vote.
Bush was charged with voter fraud.
Ralph Nader won the state of Florida.
Bill Clinton was not allowed to seek a 3rd term in office.
14
Which did NOT occur in 1968?
Tet Offensive
assassination of MLK
assassination of RFK
assassination of JFK
15
Which statement about George W. Bush is FALSE?
In response to 9/11, he ordered the invasion of Afghanistan.
He was heavily criticized for his handling of Katrina.
In the election of 2004, he lost to Barack Obama.
He invaded Iraq to prevent future acts of terrorism.
16
What caused McCarthyism during the 1950s?
outrage over government corruption
public fear concerning the spread of communism
dissatisfaction with the results of WWII
opposition to the policy of containment
17
What gave soldiers low interest loans to attend college, buy a home or start a business?
Lend-Lease Act
Truman Doctrine
Marshall Plan
G.I. Bill
18
Which was NOT a cause of the Cold War?
fear of Communists
the race to build atomic weapons
the division of Germany and Berlin
the bombing of Pearl Harbor
19
Which country was NOT involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Cuba
Vietnam
USA
Soviet Union
20
What was one of the reasons George H.W. Bush sent U.S. troops to the Persian Gulf?
to contain the spread of communism
to fulfill military obligations as a member of NAFTA
to assure the flow of Middle Easter oil to the US and allies
to maintain the flow of trade through the Suez Canal
21
What Supreme Court case ended segregation in public schools?
Miranda v. Arizona
Plessy v. Ferguson
Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education
22
Which President desegregated the military?
F. Roosevelt
H. Truman
L. Johnson
J. Kennedy
23
What is unique about Ford's presidency?
Ford was the first president to serve more than two terms.
Ford replaced JFK after he was killed but then lost to LBJ.
Ford was never elected into office.
Many people voted against Ford in the 1960 election.
24
Which of the following statements about Watergate is FALSE?
Watergate did not bother many Americans.
Nixon resigned before he was impeached.
Many members of Nixon's admin were involved in the cover-up.
Many people lost faith in the president.
25
Which statement about Reagan's presidency is FALSE?
The national debt increased during his presidency.
It ended with his assassination.
Inflation decreased during his first term in office.
Military spending increased during his presidency.
26
In 1961, the U.S. led a failed attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro. What was this event called?
Inchon Invasion
Cuban Missile Crisis
Tet Offensive
Bay of Pigs invasion
27
Which was NOT a challenge faced by President Obama?
War in Iraq
Hurricane Katrina
Economic recession
War in Afghanistan
28
Which of the following statements about the Vietnam War is FALSE?
Television coverage from Vietnam lessened people's support.
A credibility gap caused many Americans to protest.
The Gulf of Tonkin gave LBJ broad military.
Political activism decreased on college campuses.
29
The Cold War was fought between which two countries?
United States and Soviet Union
United States and Vietnam
Soviet Union and Cuba
United States and Korea
30
Which two issues did Carter and Ford struggle with while they were president?
segregation and the Cold War
inflation and the energy crisis
Vietnam War and the Cold War
segregation and the depression
31
Which statement about Clinton is FALSE?
He began the War on Terrorism.
He was a two-term President.
His wife was the head of a task force on healthcare.
He was impeached.
