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APUSH 1980's Quiz
APUSH 1980's Quiz
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APUSH Project for Northglenn High School.
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1
Martin Luther King Day is observed for the first time as a holiday. What was the date?
January 21st, 1986
January 20th, 1985
January 20th, 1986
January 1st, 1985
2
In 1987, a new method was used to convict suspects of crimes. What was this 'method'?
Fingerprinting
DNA analysis
Victim eyesight of crime
Bloodtype analysis
3
In January of 1980, President Jimmy Carter announces the embargo on sale of grain and what?
Automobile
High Technology
Industries
Answers A & C
4
When was the Boycott of Moscow Olympics first started, and what season was it started?
1980: Winter Olympics
1980: Summer Olympics
1981: Spring Olympics
None of the provided answers
5
Who constructed the Berlin Wall in 1961?
Eastern Germany
German Democratic Republic
GDR & Eastern Germany
Russia
6
When was the Iran Contra Affair established and when did it end?
June 5th, 1985 – May 6th, 1987
None of the provided answers
August 19th, 1985 - March 4th, 1987
August 20th, 1985 – March 4th, 1987
7
When was the Berlin Wall destroyed and the MAIN cause of the ending of its
existence?
1981: Gathering of people continuing to destroy it.
1989: influx of crowds around the wall begin to dismantle it
1981: Numerous terrorist acts eventually dismantled the wall
8
In the Black Monday stock market crash, did it spread? Or did it remain intact in one location?
Spread: From Europe, to Germany, and to the United States
Remained only in United States.
Remained only in West Europe
Spread: From Hong Kong, to West Europe, to United States
9
When was the internet first invented in history?
1985
1982
1983
1981
10
What does OPEC stand for?
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Continents
None of the answers provided
11
When was the first version of the Windows operating system for computers is released?
November 20th, 1985
December 30th, 1985
November 22nd, 1985
October 20th, 1985
12
Which general is the first African American to be elevated to chairmans post of joint Cheifs?
Army General Mark Powell
Army General William Powell
Army General Colin Powell
13
In 1988, NAFTA was created and organized. What was NAFTA's purpose?
none of the provided answers
Set rules for international trade
An arranged agency
Set rules for international trade and investment
14
What were the MAIN two fashion styles in the 1980's? (BONUS QUESTION)
none of the provided
both Punk & Hippie fashion
"Hippie" fashion
Punk Fashion
15
What was Black Monday, and what happened? (Date: Monday, October 19, 1987)
Stock markets around the world crashing
Stock market crash in United States ONLY
Stock market crash in Hong Kong ONLY
Stock market crash in West Europe ONLY
16
What is significant about the term, "The Challenger" and how does it relate to history?
The rocket that exploded on liftoff
The first rocketship built with a certain engine
The first rocketship's name that made it off the earth
17
Based on the previous question asked, what was the Iran Contra Affair?
Arrangement to provide funds to Nicaraguan rebels
Acts between United States and Iran
Three seperate initatives authorized by Ronald Reagan
18
When was the end of the Cold War?
1991
1990
1992
1989
19
What was the Iran Hostage Crisis?
III
I
I & II
II
20
Ronald Reagan wins the election campaign on November 4th, 1980. Who was running against him?
John B. Anderson
Jimmy Carter
Answers A & B
Neither
21
When was there an overthrow of communism in Europe?
1987
1988
1989
1990
22
Ronald Reagan launches the STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE (STAR WARS) on which date?
April 22nd, 1983
March 23rd, 1983
June 3rd, 1984
March 26th, 1984
23
In 1981, a new plague was developed and identified in the United States. What was its name?
Black Plague
AIDS
Ammonia
Influenza