Which statement identifies the significance of the Supreme Court’s decision in Miranda v. Arizona (1966)?

Suspects must be advised of their rights

opposed the women's movement and fought to defeat the ERA

Why did President Jimmy Carter win the Nobel Peace Prize after negotiating the Camp David Accords?

He helped to secure the first peace between Israel and a large Arab state

How did migrant farm workers help Chavez in the fight for better working conditions?

through boycotts of goods like grapes

Why did people stop supporting the Vietnam war?

Lives were being lost in a war and misinformation

During the immigration peak in 2010, where did most of the immigrants come from?

Most immigrants to America now come from Latin America or Asia

Why was the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) established?

Increase jobs and opportunities in North America

Arab Oil Embargo caused?

U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to fall

Explosion in U.S. barracks in Beirut, Attacks on U.S. Embassies in Africa Attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon

Terrorism is now a major threat to U.S. national security.

Why was the incident in the Gulf of Tonkin (1964) important?

It led directly to U.S. military involvement in Vietnam

What was a criticism of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001?

deprived Americans of protections in the Bill of RIghts

You have the right to an attorney in a criminal trial

The significance of the Tet Offensive

American public opinion shifted against the war in Vietnam

What impact did the War in Vietnam have on the federal government?

Limit power of the President to send troops without a declaration of war

made unconstitutional for states to ban abortion

Which statement describes the “Reagan Doctrine” of the 1980s?

The United States attempts to “roll back” Communism wherever it can.

How did President Nixon change U.S. policy toward China?

He visited China and began a new era of U.S.-China relations.

Which of theses answer choices best describes 9/11

coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda

The main objective of the American Indian Movement was?

Economic independence for Native Americans in the United States

Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978) ruled that:

Quotas in affirmative action programs are unconstitutional

Why did President Lyndon Johnson escalate U.S. forces in Vietnam?

It seemed important to prevent the spread of Communism in Southeast Asia.

What was the Watergate Scandal?

2 burglars w/ ties to Republicans & the President raided Democratic Party

What was a major goal of U.S. support for Israel in the 1970s and 1980s?

to ensure Israel’s survival as a Jewish homeland

How has OPEC impacted the US?

Caused inflation and a deep recession

How can Nixon's "Vietnamization" policy be described?

Replacing American troops with ARVN

Which department was created after the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks?

Department of Homeland Security

What was the role of the United Farm Workers in promoting civil rights?

demanded improved conditions for migrant workers

President JFK supported US involvement in Vietnam to

bolster democracy in the region and stomp out communism

Gender-based discrimination in federally funded education programs

How has the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) affected U.S. international trade?

Canada and Mexico increase trade with the U.S.

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What group occupied Wounded Knee SD and Alcatraz to gain understanding of their culture?
Feminist Movement
Gay Rights Movement
AIM-American Indian Movement
Chicano Movement
2
What Act limited the powers of the President after Vietnam?
Limited Action Act
War Powers Act
Reversal of War Powers Act
Presidential Powers Act
3
Which statement identifies the significance of the Supreme Court’s decision in Miranda v. Arizona (1966)?
States can no longer have quotas as part of affirmative action programs
Southern states can no longer have racially segregated public schools.
Poor people accused of crimes must be provided with a public defender.
Suspects must be advised of their rights
4
WHAT CONTRIBUTED TO AMERICANS CALLING FOR THE US TO WITHDRAW FROM VIETNAM?
ALL OF THE ABOVE
THE DRAFT
THE LENGTH OF THE WAR
GRAPHIC IMAGES PRESENTED BY THE MEDIA
5
Phyllis Schlafly...
opposed the women's movement and fought to defeat the ERA
joined the womens mvmnt & fought to ratify the ERA
created a women's magazine, "Ms."
helped unite women & form the NOW
6
The 26th Amendment (1971) provided that ____ could vote.
native americans
women
African American men
18 year olds
7
What did the group called the Gray Panthers speak out against?
gender inequality
mistreatment of animals
lack of health education in cities
discrimination based on age
8
Why did President Jimmy Carter win the Nobel Peace Prize after negotiating the Camp David Accords?
He was able to resolve the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
He helped to secure the first peace between Israel and a large Arab state
He was able to defeat global terrorism without any resort to force.
He maintained peaceful relations with Iran despite the hostage crisis.
9
How did migrant farm workers help Chavez in the fight for better working conditions?
through violent resistance
through boycotts of goods like grapes
through the creation of a retirement plan
through Granger Laws
10
Why did people stop supporting the Vietnam war?
Lives were being lost in a war and misinformation
They did like that it impacted oil prices
They didnt stop
They thought the United States was gaining too much power
11
Malcolm Johnson, Tallahassee reporter for the Associated Press, found problems during World War II in:
the system of censorship
the system of production
the system of racial segregation
the system of rationing
12
During the immigration peak in 2010, where did most of the immigrants come from?
Europe
Iraq
Most immigrants to America now come from Latin America or Asia
India
13
On November 4, 1979, Iranian students stormed the gates of the U.S. embassy in Tehran & held 52 diplomats hostage.
Arab Spring
Gulf War
Iran-Iraq War
Iran-Hostage Crisis
14
Why was the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) established?
Increase jobs and opportunities in North America
Increased trading with the whole world
Decrease trading and profit in North America
Decreased trading in the U.S
15
Arab Oil Embargo caused?
The taxation of oil
U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to fall
Jimmy Carter to be re-elected
An oil party
16
What country did the US invade after the 9/11 attacks?
Iraq
Cobra Island
Iran
Afghanistan
17
Explosion in U.S. barracks in Beirut, Attacks on U.S. Embassies in Africa Attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon
Terrorists always make specific demands along with their acts of terror.
Communist governments once helped to prevent the spread of terrorism.
Terrorism is now a major threat to U.S. national security.
Terrorists are still not powerful enough to damage on leading nations.
18
What did Iran want in exchange for American hostages in 1979?
money
guns
the Shah
their freedom
19
Why was the incident in the Gulf of Tonkin (1964) important?
It convinced many Americans we could not win the war
The Vietnamese gained their independence from France
It was the battle that won the war in a clear U.S. victory
It led directly to U.S. military involvement in Vietnam
20
What was a criticism of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001?
deprived Americans of protections in the Bill of RIghts
failed to prevent the attacks on 9/11
gave international terrorists more rights
strengthened Congress and weakened te President
21
Gideon v Wainwright
The death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment and therefore illegal
You have the right to an attorney in a criminal trial
Court ruled that the death penalty could not be applied in cases of theft
You must have an attorney present in court
22
Belief in the Domino Theory led to -
the Korean War.
All of the Above
the Vietnam War.
the Cold War.
23
The significance of the Tet Offensive
led to the assassination of Ho Chi MInh
the U.S. invaded Laos and Cambodia
U.S. enacted the draft
American public opinion shifted against the war in Vietnam
24
President who withdrew all troops from Vietnam
John F. Kennedy
Dwight Eisenhower
Don't pick this
Richard Nixon
25
What impact did the War in Vietnam have on the federal government?
Limit power of the President to send troops without a declaration of war
Increased the powers of the President to negotiate treaties.
Increased participation of state governments in foreign-policy decisions.
Increased the powers of the President to act without prior authorization
26
Roe v. Wade (1973) :
made LGBT segregation unconstitutional
made unconstitutional for states to ban abortion
made unconstitutional for states to refuse immigrants
made schools prayers unconstitutional
27
Which statement describes the “Reagan Doctrine” of the 1980s?
The United States negotiates with terrorists when it is beneficial to do so
The US limits its policies to preventing the spread of Communism.
The United States places greater reliance on the United Nations.
The United States attempts to “roll back” Communism wherever it can.
28
How did President Nixon change U.S. policy toward China?
He visited China and began a new era of U.S.-China relations.
He funded the Nationalists in Taiwan and supported their claims.
He signed an agreement limiting nuclear weapons with China.
He opposed Mao Zedong's rule and promoted democracy.
29
Cesar Chavez fought for
longer school days
womens' rights
farm workers' rights
animal rights
30
Which of theses answer choices best describes 9/11
coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda
radical fundamentalist group of the mujahideen
an Iraqi dictator who ruled Iraq with an iron fist for decades
amnesty to undocumented immigrants who entered the US before a certain date
31
The main objective of the American Indian Movement was?
Economic independence for Native Americans in the United States
Admit the first indian president
to help Native Americans assimilate into mainstream US culture
Developing tribal religions
32
Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978) ruled that:
Quotas in affirmative action programs are unconstitutional
The government must fund all affirmative action programs
Affirmative action is completely unconstitutional
Race can never be a factor in college admissions
33
Why did President Lyndon Johnson escalate U.S. forces in Vietnam?
South Vietnam had major oil reserves needed by the United States.
Many Vietnamese immigrants in the United States demanded intervention.
It seemed important to prevent the spread of Communism in Southeast Asia.
The US relied on importing inexpensive goods, rice, & fruits from Vietnam.
34
What was the Watergate Scandal?
Reporters discovered Nixon recorded all conversations in the Oval Office
2 burglars w/ ties to Republicans & the President raided Democratic Party
Reporters uncovered a plan for the US to invade Cambodia
University students protesting Vietnam were attacked by police
35
What was a major goal of U.S. support for Israel in the 1970s and 1980s?
to win the support of Israel’s Arab neighbors
to protect the region from the spread of Islam
to ensure Israel’s survival as a Jewish homeland
to gain control over Middle Eastern oil reserves
36
How has OPEC impacted the US?
Caused inflation and a deep recession
Increased globalism
Simulated economic growth
Lead to peace between Egypt and Israel
37
How can Nixon's "Vietnamization" policy be described?
Replacing American troops with ARVN
Military force increase
Bombing South Vietnam
Declaring war on North Vietnam
38
Which department was created after the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks?
National Security Council
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Defense
State Department
39
Which US president signed the Civil Rights Act (1964) into law?
Barack Obama
John F. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Lyndon B. Johnson
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What was the role of the United Farm Workers in promoting civil rights?
Voting rights for African Americans
demanded improved conditions for migrant workers
Respect for American Indians
Demanded equal job opportunities for women
41
Which event was most influenced by the concern of U.S. leaders for the future of oil reserves in the Middle East?
Persian Gulf War
Vietnam War
Iran-Contra Affair
arms race with the Soviet Union
42
Founded by Betty Friedan; organization formed to work for economic and legal rights of women; demanded equality
National Organization of Women
Girl Scouts
Title IX
WNBA
43
President JFK supported US involvement in Vietnam to
FAKE NEWS: he didn't support US involvement in Vietnam
improve his ratings as President of the United States
bolster democracy in the region and stomp out communism
provide support to the North and to promote peace
44
Title IX prohibited
Age-based discrimination in federally funded education programs
Race-based discrimination in federally funded education programs
Gender-based discrimination in federally funded education programs
All of the above
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How has the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) affected U.S. international trade?
Russia and Mexico decrease trade with the U.S.
Egypt and Israel increase trade
Canada and Mexico increase trade with the U.S.
Canada and Mexico decrease trade with the U.S.

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