The artists at Woodstock wrote songs that--

spoke out against the Vietnam War

What was the impact of the Chicano Mural Movement?

It heightened appreciation for Mexican American culture

Why was the Tet offensive considered a political defeat for the US?

N. Vietnamese and Vietcong were still capable of fighting

How did press coverage of events during the Vietnam War affect the United States?

Reports on military setbacks --> decline in public support

What was the US response to the Gulf of Tonkin incident?

Congress passed a resolution to allow Johnson to take action

This 1972 poster depicts an organization originally formed to advocate--

better economic treatment of migrant workers

Which group would have supported the Equal Rights Amendment?

National Organization for Women (NOW)

Why was the 26th amendment passed?

Protests over the draft during the Vietnam War

As a result of Hernandez v. Texas, a Mexican American could not be--

tried by a jury from which Hispanics were excluded

President Johnson's escalation of troop involvement led to--

concern of the President's power to commit troops in war

As a part of the Nixon administration’s policy of Vietnamization, the U.S. military--

trained S.Vietnamese forces to take over combat from the US

Use of Agent Orange caused--

increased cancer rates and birth defects

What is the significance of Roy Benavidez?

He was a Congressional Medal of Honor winner

Why is 1968 considered a turning point?

Richard Nixon was elected President

The killing of 4 students at Kent State by the National Guard led to--

increased support for the antiwar movement

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1
The artists at Woodstock wrote songs that--
expressed pride in African American culture
expressed feelings of apathy towards the Vietnam War
supported the Women’s Liberation Movement
spoke out against the Vietnam War
2
What was the impact of the Chicano Mural Movement?
It brought about alarm of another culture influencing the US
It has increased bias against Mexican Americans
It heightened appreciation for Mexican American culture
It expanded constitutional rights for Mexican Americans
3
Which court case supported 1st amendment rights to protest against the Vietnam War?
Mendez v. Westminster
Brown v. Board
Tinker v. Des Moines
Hernandez v. Texas
4
Why was the Tet offensive considered a political defeat for the US?
It closed the credibility gap
LBJ stepped down from the Presidency
The US suffered heavy casualties
N. Vietnamese and Vietcong were still capable of fighting
5
How did press coverage of events during the Vietnam War affect the United States?
Reports on military setbacks --> decline in public support
Footage from the front lines increased congressional support
U.S. media presence overseas led to international support
Presidential conferences --> a decline in partisan politics
6
What was the US response to the Gulf of Tonkin incident?
The Chinese increased forces in Vietnam
The US invaded Cambodia
US forces were sent in to advise the South Vietnamese
Congress passed a resolution to allow Johnson to take action
7
This 1972 poster depicts an organization originally formed to advocate--
equal employment opportunities for women
better economic treatment of migrant workers
a retirement system for farm laborers
publicly funded health care for children
8
What was a tool used by Vietnam protesters?
Newspaper Articles
Woodstock
TV Shows
Music
9
Which group would have supported the Equal Rights Amendment?
National Organization for Women (NOW)
The United Farm Workers Union (UFW)
American Indian Movement (AIM)
The Black Panther Party
10
Why was the 26th amendment passed?
The role of the gov't increased during the Vietnam War
It was a reaction to the spread of communism
It was a reaction to the War Powers Act
Protests over the draft during the Vietnam War
11
Who benefits from Medicare?
Retired US citizens
African Americans
Hispanics
Women
12
As a result of Hernandez v. Texas, a Mexican American could not be--
tried by a jury from which Hispanics were excluded
made to pay unreasonable bail
denied an education in an all white school
stopped from voting in a Presidential election
13
Which civil rights leader helped gain rights for migrant workers?
Cesar Chavez
Rosa Parks
MLK Jr.
Hector P. Garcia
14
President Johnson's escalation of troop involvement led to--
a decisive victory for the US over the Vietcong
the overthrow of the communist regime in N. Vietnam
concern of the President's power to commit troops in war
an increase in support from the American people
15
Which amendment eliminates poll taxes?
22nd
24th
20th
21st
16
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution changes the relationship between which 2 branches?
Legislative and Judicial
Executive and Judicial
Executive and Legislative
Federal and State
17
Which of the following did the Great Society programs target?
Support for the Vietnam War
Reducing gov't control of the economy
Alleviating poverty
Segregation of schools
18
The styles in the image above are most closely associated with--
the Cold War
the conservative movement
the counterculture movement
the Jazz Age
19
Title IX led to--
gender equity for all students
allowing Mexican Americans to serve on juries
Desegregation of schools
advantages being given to minority groups
20
Which Great Society program provides health insurance for elderly citizens?
Housing and Urban Development
Job Corps
Medicare
Head Start
21
As a part of the Nixon administration’s policy of Vietnamization, the U.S. military--
President Johnson withdrawing from the presidential race
US troops assuming more of the combat role in Vietnam
trained S.Vietnamese forces to take over combat from the US
Increased involvement by the USSR
22
Use of Agent Orange caused--
widespread famine in South Vietnam
the withdrawal of US troops from combat zones
expanded involvement in Cambodia and Laos
increased cancer rates and birth defects
23
Which Great Society program provides early childhood education?
Medicare
Head Start
Job Corps
Housing and Urban Development
24
What is the significance of Roy Benavidez?
He was a civil rights leader in the Chicano Movement
He was a Congressional Medal of Honor winner
He was one of the founding members of the UFW
He was the 1st Hispanic to serve in the Vietnam War
25
The _______ is the idea that if one country falls to communism all those around it will fall
Domino Theory
Truman Doctrine
Roosevelt Corollary
Marshall Plan
26
Why is 1968 considered a turning point?
Kennedy defeated Nixon for the Presidency
Saigon fell to the communists
The USSR launched Sputnik
Richard Nixon was elected President
27
The killing of 4 students at Kent State by the National Guard led to--
the reinstatement of the draft
an end to federal investigations of student organizations
decreased federal funding of student loans
increased support for the antiwar movement

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