Carter's response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan was:

refused to send athletes to the 1980 summer olympics

What was the War on Drugs?

A movement that aimed to reduce the usage of drugs.

What was the purpose of Reaganomics?

to reduce the government's influence on the economy.

What was the purpose of Reaganomics?

to reduce the government's influence on the economy.

Who are the Moral Majority?

Evangelical Christian voting block, created because of the Counterculture.

Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) called for

developing weapons that could destroy incoming missiles

What were the Camp David Accords (agreement)?

Negotiations to end fighting between Egypt and Israel

Why did Carter choose to boycott the 1980 Olympics?

Because the Soviets had invaded Afghanistan

The 1988 election was between

George Bush and Michael Dukakis

HIV and AIDS are related to each other by...

HIV coming first, then may develop into AIDS

What was the effect of the oil embargo by Oil Producing and Exporting Countries (OPEC)?

nationwide oil shortage and Inflation

When did Ronald Reagan serve as President?

January 20, 1981 – January 20, 1989

What happened in Beirut, Lebanon in 1983 that shocked Americans across the U.S.?

Suicide bomber attacked US Marine barracks killing 241people

political philosophy based on tradition and social stability

During the Iranian hostage crisis,

52 American embassy workers were held for 444 days

Who was Sandra Day O'Connor?

First female Supreme Court justice

Which of the following best describes the Reagan Doctrine?

Reducing Soviet influence and communism by strengthening US military

Combination of high inflation and high unemployment

The Iranian hostage crisis was the result of

Ayatollah Khomeini leading Muslim, anti-western revolution

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1
Carter's response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan was:
launched a nuclear attack on Moscow
refused to sell oil to the Soviets
refused to send athletes to the 1980 summer olympics
sent troops to Afghanistan to keep the Soviets from winning
2
What was the War on Drugs?
A movement to stop prescription meds from being prescribed.
A movement that aimed to reduce the usage of drugs.
None of the Above
A movement to stop RDJ from overdosing.
3
What was the purpose of Reaganomics?
to turn Ronald Reagan into currency.
to reduce widespread tax.
to reduce the government's influence on the economy.
to get rid of classes. (Rich class, Poor class, etc.)
4
Who won the presidential election of 1980?
Walter Mondale
Ronald Reagan
George H. W. Bush
Jimmy Carter
5
What was the purpose of Reaganomics?
to reduce the government's influence on the economy.
to turn Ronald Reagan into currency.
to get rid of classes. (Rich class, Poor class, etc.)
to reduce widespread tax.
6
Who are the Moral Majority?
A famous TV show from the 80s.
Evangelical Christian voting block, created because of the Counterculture.
The nickname for the Republican Party during the 80s.
A group focused on religious and moral tolerance of all.
7
Who said, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"
Ronald Reagan
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
Winston Churchill
8
Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) called for
developing weapons that could destroy incoming missiles
deployment of nuclear weapons in Western Europe
deployment of nuclear missiles in space, targeted at Russia
9
What were the Camp David Accords (agreement)?
negotiations to stop Vietnam War
U.S. threat to Iran to return hostages
Negotiations to end fighting between Egypt and Israel
Negotiations with China so they could stop being communist
10
What two countries signed the Camp David Accords?
Israel and USA
Israel and Egypt
Egypt and Syria
Afghanistan and Bangladesh
11
Why did Carter choose to boycott the 1980 Olympics?
The US was busy fighting in the Cold War
Because the Soviets had invaded Afghanistan
He thought the US team would be attacked by Soviets
The US team was not ready to participate
12
The 1988 election was between
Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter
Barack Obama and Donald Trump
Bill Clinton and John McCain
George Bush and Michael Dukakis
13
HIV and AIDS are related to each other by...
HIV coming first, then may develop into AIDS
Destroying the digestive system
Taking years to develop
Only happening in older people
14
Jerry Falwell will help found the:
Vocal Minority
Moral Majority
Tea Party Movement
Silent Majority
15
What was the effect of the oil embargo by Oil Producing and Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
Nixon was impeached and disgraced
Nixon went to war against countries in OPEC
nationwide oil shortage and Inflation
oil was being sold at a higher price than before
16
Peace through Strength, Conservatism, Iran Contra Affair, Reaganomics, Star Wars
Modern America (2000-Present)
Progressive Era (1900-1914)
1980s
1970s
17
When did Ronald Reagan serve as President?
January 20, 1981 – January 20, 1989
October 9, 1981 - August 17, 1989
January 31, 1981 - January 31, 1989
January 20, 1974 - January 20, 1982
18
What happened in Beirut, Lebanon in 1983 that shocked Americans across the U.S.?
A plane blew up over Scotland
The first attack on the World Trade Center occured
Suicide bomber attacked US Marine barracks killing 241people
A night club was bombed in West Berlin
19
Conservatism
series of events that recur regularly and lead back to start
the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or group
political philosophy based on tradition and social stability
a society preoccupied with buying goods
20
During the Iranian hostage crisis,
the U.S. was caught stealing oil from Isalm
52 American embassy workers were held for 444 days
No one escaped alive
the U.S. government backed down under President Carter
21
Who was Sandra Day O'Connor?
First female Supreme Court justice
American journalist in Vietnam
Inventor of the sewing machine
American Idol winner season 5
22
Which of the following best describes the Reagan Doctrine?
Reducing Soviet influence and communism by strengthening US military
Cutting gov't spending & taxes.
Eliminating poverty & racial injustice.
Reducing the size of the federal government.
23
Who called the Soviet Union an “evil empire”?
U.S. President Jimmy Carter
U.S. President Ronald Reagan
Pope John Paul II
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher
24
What is stagflation?
Combination of high inflation and high GDP
Combination of low inflation and low GDP
Combination of high inflation and high unemployment
Combination of low inflation and low unemployment
25
The Iranian hostage crisis was the result of
Ayatollah Khomeini leading Muslim, anti-western revolution
the shah of Iran banning the U.S. from being there
Radical fundamentalists welcoming the west
a broken promise between President Carter and the shah
26
Who won the United States presidential election of 1988?
Michael Dukakis
George H.W. Bush
Jimmy Carter
Bill Clinton
27
The money from weapons sold to Iran was used to fund Contra rebels in
Cuba
Nicaragua
El Salvador
Guatemala
28
The Soviet Union began an invasion of Afghanistan in what year?
1989
1982
1979
1991
29
What was the purpose of the Heritage Foundation?
Increase government regulation of national parks
Promotion of liberal policies through lobbying
Promote conservative ideas
Promote more individual freedom and a weak national defense
30
The Moral Majority was a political organization that largely included
Great Society Democrats
Second-Wave Feminists
Religious conservatives
All of the above
31
What is the main tool of politicians who believe in supply-side economics?
Government Bailouts
Stimulus Packages
Tax Cuts
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
32
Which state was Ronald Reagan the governor of?
South Carolina
Ohio
Texas
California

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