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1
The Watergate Scandal contributed to which of the following?
The decline of trust in the Federal government and its leaders
The impeachment of Richard Nixon
The decline of power of the president in economic matters
The dominance of the Democratic party in presidential elections
2
When President Nixon resigned in 1974, this contributed to
A backlash of his policies with China and the U.S.S.R.
Protests against the secret military in the Vietnam War
Growing distrust of the government and politicians
The election of Gerald Ford
3
The dramatic increase in immigration from 1961-1970 & 1971-1980 was likely due to which event?
The Fall of Saigon
The OPEC Oil Embargo
The Camp David Accords
The Cuba Revolution
4
Which of the following was result of Brown vs. Board of Education?
School segregation is banned
Universities raise tuition rates
State schools recieved Federal funding
Community colleges are created
5
Movies and TV shows like MTV represent which trend of the 1980s?
Diffusion of American Culture globally through the media
Increasing political power of young people
Cultural domination of rock and roll over all other forms of music
Decline of traditional sectors of American society
6
Immigration from
this region
most likely resulted from increased migration to the Sun Belt due to low wage labor demand
Africa
Asia
Europe
Mexico
7
Technological advances in robotics led to innovation in this industry.
Agricultural
Entertainment
Automotive
Discout Retail
8
Brown vs. Board of Education overturned Plessy vs. Ferguson, stating that
Segregation deprived school children of equal protection under the law
Separate but equal facilities were constitutional
Integration was the law of the land
Providing separate facilities was too expensive
9
The easing of Cold War tensions between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. was known as
Containment
Neutrality
Detente
Isolationism
10
This conservative organization was influential in providing political support for President Reagan
The Moral Majority
NRA (National Rifle Association)
The Heritage Foundation
Eagle Forum
11
Which of the following was the primary cause of the Iranian Hostage Crisis?
The Oil Embargo of 1973
U.S. support for the Shah of Iran
U.S. support for Israel
The Persian Gulf War
12
President Jimmy Carter accomplished this through the Camp David Accords in 1978
Freed the Hostages being held in Iran
Returned the Panama Canal Zone to Panama
Suspended grain sales between the U.S. and Soviet Union
Provided a foundation for peace between Egypt and Israel
13
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) brought about change through
Violent protest
Waiting
Non-violent protest
Voting methods
14
The abolition of slavery was accomplished through which of the following amendments?
15th
14th
13th
19th
15
In the 1980's, advances in microchips led to the rise of which sector?
Information Technology
Defence
Healthcare
Biotechnology
16
What was the purpose of President Eisenhower sending troops to Arkansas?
To protect African American students integrating into schools
To gain popularity in the South
Protect white students against integration
Demonstrate state authority over Federal law
17
A major part of "Reaganomics" (Reagan's economic policy) was
Ending desegregation of public schools
Promotion of regulating small businesses
Reducing defense spending
The lowering of Federal income taxes
18
How did advances in robotics and assembly lines impact the demographics of the United States?
Increasing leisure time
Encouraging the migration of Rust Belt factory workers
Encouraging migration to the Rust Belt for high tech jobs
Increasing illegal immigration
19
What did the passage of the 14th amendment accomplish?
Created a Federal Income Tax
Granted citizenship to former slaves
Abolished slavery
Granted voting rights to African Americans
20
What was the impact of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" Speech?
Caused race riots in the South
Brought African American Rights to the forefront of political agenda
Made little impact in integrating public schools
Left a legacy of war and hate among Americans
21
What was Betty Friedan's contribution to the Civil Rights Movement?
Wrote "The Feminine Mystique," leading women to question societal roles
Organized methods of violent protest
Taught people how to be a great housewife
Taught people new skills to better their societal position
22
Which of the following best demonstrates the impact of energy on American life?
1973 Oil Embargo: 1979 Oil Crisis
1972 Oil Embargo: 1978 Camp David Accords
1979 Iranian Hostage Crisis: 1986 Iran-Contra Scandal
1973 Oil Embargo: 1978 Camp David Accords
23
This amendment made it illegal to deny the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude
14th
15th
26th
13th
24
President Nixon expanded the role of the Federal government by signing into law
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
The General Agreement of Tarriffs and Trade (GATT)
The Environmental Protetion Agency (EPA)
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
25
This amendment abolished Poll Taxes
24th
19th
21st
26th
26
This group worked to advance the civil rights of American Indians
NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Coloreed People)
AIM (American Indian Movement)
NOW (National Organization of Women)
SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference)
27
What was the significance of President Richard Nixon's visit to the People's Republic of China in 1972?
Decreased U.S. dependence on trade with China
Convinced the Chinese to become Democratic
Reduced tensions between the U.S. and Communist China
Unified Taiwan and Communist China
28
Which of the following was created for the purpose of "protect[ing] species nearing extinction due to human actions..."?
The Community Reinvestment Act
The Endangered Species Act
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Wisconsin vs. Yoder
29
This organization chipped away at the "separate but equal" ruling of Plessy vs. Ferguson by initiating court cases.
The Black Panthers
NAACP (National Association for the Advancment of Colored People)
SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference)
AIM (American Indian Movement)
30
This figure helped to slowly end segregation by serving on the Supreme Court.
Betty Friedan
Martin Luther King Junior
Thurgood Marshall
Rosa Parks
31
Rosa Parks was honored at the March on Washington because she
Organized sit-ins in North Carolina
Brought about the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Formed the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)
Helped to integrate the Little Rock High School
32
Which of the following was a direct impact of Title IX?
Increase in opportunties for women to participate in school sports
Granted women the right to own property
Allowed women the right to seek elective offices
Guarenteeing women the same wages as male workers
33
Which of the following best describes the cause for an increase in gas prices between 1970 and 1991?
Conflict betwen the U.S. and U.S.S.R. caused gas prices to increase
Increased demand from China and India caused the gas supply to decrease
The presidential election caused gas prices to increase
Political events in the Middle East causes U.S. gas prices to increase
34
What was the purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
To ensure minority candidates were elected
Suspend literacy tests to remove barriers to voting
Ensure political candidates recieved financial compensation
Justification of number of elected officials
