What were the Camp David Accords?

Negotiations to end fighting between Egypt and Israel

The primary goals of student protests in Tienanmen Square was to

increase political freedom and rights in China

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005...

The Bush administration was seen as out of touch

gave law enforcement more power in handling terrorists.

Which best explains who the Viet Cong were?

allies of N Vietnam who lived in S Vietnam

The Strategic Defense Initiative was a...

program to use laser tech to defend America from missiles.

What was the purpose of the War Powers Resolution Act of 1973?

The reclaim Congressional power over authorizing wars

What were the real reasons for the articles of impeachment against Clinton?

Obstruction of justice and lying to a grand jury

Who did Nixon believe to be the "Silent Majority"

middleclass Americans who wanted order restored in cities & end to protest

Which of the following correctly compares Betty Friedan and Phyllis Schlafly?

Friedan favored 1970s feminism; Schlafly supported tradition

How did the OPEC oil embargo impact the U.S.?

It caused fuel prices to go up and a fuel shortage in the US

Why did George W. Bush target Saddam Hussein in 2003?

Because he was possibly in possession of WMD's

What was the overall impact of perestroika and glasnost on the Cold War?

Lead to the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe

What did US & Soviet Union agree to do under terms of Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT)?

The two countries agreed to produce fewer missiles

What was the reason for the Vietnam War?

attempt to overthrow the government of south vietnam

What was the goal of Nixon's detente foreign policy?

To ease tension with China and the Soviet Union.

What is the purpose of the Affordable Health Care Act that the government signed into law in 2010?

To lower healthcare costs and insure all Americans

The 1968 TET offensive was significant because it

led to increased anti-war sentiment in the US

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution allowed President Johnson to:

Take all necessary measures to defend US forces.

Which of the following occurred in the 2000 presidential election?

The Supreme Court ended the recounting of votes in Florida.

What is Vietnamization?

U.S. transfers war responsibility to South Vietnam

Kent State University was the site of 1970 of which of the following events?

an anti-war demonstration in which 4 students were killed

The major goal of NAFTA was to:

Reduce tariffs (taxes) among, Mexico, Canada and the US

Evidence proved that Nixon actually_________________.

ordered a cover-up of any links to the White House

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1
What were the Camp David Accords?
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
negotiations to stop Vietnam War
2
The primary goals of student protests in Tienanmen Square was to
increase political freedom and rights in China
decrease western influence in China
encourage industrialization in China
support China's government
3
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005...
The Bush administration was praised for its timely response
Bush thought the government responded as well as possible
The Bush administration was seen as out of touch
The Bush administration pushed for more powers to FEMA
4
The Patriot Act -
banned immigration from all foreign countries.
gave law enforcement more power in handling terrorists.
improved U.S. immigration laws.
increased Presidential powers due to terrorist attacks.
5
The Persian Gulf War was the result of
Attacks on 9/11
the Taliban's protection of Osama bin Laden
Iraq's invasion of Kuwait
George H.W. Bush's bitter rivalry with Hussein
6
Which best explains who the Viet Cong were?
allies of N Vietnam who lived in S Vietnam
N Vietnamese farmers who opposed communism
S Vietnamese soldiers who the US helped
US soldiers fighting in N Vietnam
7
The Iran-Contra Affair involved the sale of weapons to Iran then the use of the sales to fund the Contras in ________.
Panama
Belize
Nicaragua
San Salvador
8
The Strategic Defense Initiative was a...
program to use laser tech to defend America from missiles.
plan to defend East Europe in the event of a Soviet attack.
coalition of nations who agreed to police the Middle East.
series of military actions to root out communism.
9
What was the purpose of the War Powers Resolution Act of 1973?
The fight the war on terrorism
The reclaim Congressional power over authorizing wars
To increase the president’s ability to use the military
To increase the military budget
10
Who was the leader of the Communist Vietnam?
Nguyen Phu Trong
Ho Chi Minh
Le Duc Anh
Kim Jong Un
11
What were the real reasons for the articles of impeachment against Clinton?
Obstruction of justice and lying to a grand jury
Obstruction of justice and wire tapping
Adultery and lying to a grand jury
Adultery and obstruction of justice
12
Who did Nixon believe to be the "Silent Majority"
Former Democrats who thought the party was leaning to progressive
African America voters who secretly voted for conservative candidates
Immigrants who traveled to the U.S ilegally and didn't have a passport
middleclass Americans who wanted order restored in cities & end to protest
13
Which of the following correctly compares Betty Friedan and Phyllis Schlafly?
Friedan favored 1970s feminism; Schlafly supported tradition
Friedan wrote Feminine Mystique; Schlafly drafted the ERA
Friedan opposed the decision in Roe v. Wade; Schlafly didn't
Friedan favored legal equality; Schlafly favored economic
14
How did the OPEC oil embargo impact the U.S.?
It caused the U.S. to end its alliance with Israel
It caused the U.S. to increase production domestically
It caused fuel prices to go up and a fuel shortage in the US
It caused the U.S. to invade Iraq
15
Why did George W. Bush target Saddam Hussein in 2003?
Because he was possibly in possession of WMD's
Because he invaded Kuwait for its oil
Because he wanted to spread Communism in the Middle East
Because he was responsible for the 9/11 attacks
16
At what parallel was Vietnam divided?
25th
10th
38th
17th
17
What was the overall impact of perestroika and glasnost on the Cold War?
They led to the SALT I and II agreements
They resulted in the Iran-Contra Affair
They strengthened the communist system in Eastern Europe
Lead to the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe
18
What did US & Soviet Union agree to do under terms of Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT)?
The two countries agreed to disarm all nuclear weapons
The two countries agreed to become political allies
These countries agreed to reduce tariffs on goods they trade
The two countries agreed to produce fewer missiles
19
What was the reason for the Vietnam War?
united states wanted to invade north vietnam
north vietnam wanted more territory
South Vietnam I declare war on North Vietnam
attempt to overthrow the government of south vietnam
20
What was the goal of Nixon's detente foreign policy?
To enforce the Truman Doctrine.
To build up military power to intimidate the enemy.
To give into Soviet demands.
To ease tension with China and the Soviet Union.
21
President Ford provoked outrage when he:
Ordered the rescue of the Mayaguez
Resigned from office.
Attacked Cuba.
Pardoned Richard Nixon
22
What is the purpose of the Affordable Health Care Act that the government signed into law in 2010?
To lower healthcare costs and insure all Americans
To restructure the healthcare and health insurance industries
To force all small businesses to provide health insurance to employees
To enact a new prescription drug plan for retired senior citizens
23
The 1968 TET offensive was significant because it
reaffirmed popular support for S.Vietnamese gov
led to increased anti-war sentiment in the US
pressured North Vietnam to bargain
convinced LBJ to begin bombing Cambodia
24
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution allowed President Johnson to:
Send economic aid to South Vietnam.
Take all necessary measures to defend US forces.
Use the US Navy to control the South China Sea
Declare war against North Vietnam without asking Congress.
25
Which of the following occurred in the 2000 presidential election?
The Supreme Court ended the recounting of votes in Florida.
The Supreme Court awarded Florida’s votes to Al Gore, Jr.
A third party candidate caused George W. Bush to win.
George W. Bush received more popular votes than Al Gore did.
26
Which major event led to the War in Afghanistan?
Arab/Israeli War
9/11 Attack
Invasion of Iraq
Establishment of the State of Israel
27
What is Vietnamization?
North and South Vietnam finally having peace
The act of rapidly taking over a country
U.S. transfers war responsibility to South Vietnam
South Vietnam wins the war
28
Kent State University was the site of 1970 of which of the following events?
an anti-war demonstration in which 4 students were killed
the 1st event to observe Earth day
a rock concert bigger than Woodstock
demonstration by African-Americans for affirmative action
29
The major goal of NAFTA was to:
Eliminate trade restrictions between North America & Europe
Raise taxes on foreign goods to increase production
Reduce tariffs (taxes) among, Mexico, Canada and the US
Pass laws restricting the illegal flow of goods into the US
30
Evidence proved that Nixon actually_________________.
didn't know anything about the break-in or the cover-up
was involved in all aspects of the break-in and cover-up
ordered a cover-up of any links to the White House
ordered the break-in and offered pardons to those involved

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