According to its supporters, what would the failed Equal Rights Amendment have accomplished?

protect women from unfair treatment in the workplace

What is the most likely outcome President Carter hoped to gain from the Camp David Accords

to end years of political turmoil in the region

OPEC's 1973 embargo on shipping oil to the U.S. resulted in?

Higher gas prices and energy costs

What was the significance of President Reagan’s speech?

called for a symbol of Cold War division to be destroyed.

Why was George H.W. Bush concerned about Iraq’s military aggression prior to Persian Gulf War

the aggression would threaten the Saudi Arabian oil reserves

Why did the United States became the sole superpower after the collapse of the Soviet Union?

USSR had been only country that could challenge U.S.

What do these events below illustrate?

President Clinton’s commitment to peace.

Which action was a result of the events described in this article

Congress pass laws to keep future presidents abusing power

What was one result of the women’s rights movement of the 1970s?

More women went to work outside the home

Which of the following events contributed to the procedure illustrated in the image?

The Al-Qaeda attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City.

What is the most likely cause of the gains reported in the article?

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

What's the best conclusion about Reagan’s statement regarding the Iran-Contra Affair?

trust of the American people needed to be regained

Which remark by President Bush summarizes the intent of Department of Homeland Security?

“America will be better able to respond to future attacks.”

What was the significance of OPEC?

it had the power to control the prices to the oil supply

Which federal department was created as a result of the 9/11 attacks?

Department of Homeland Security

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1
According to its supporters, what would the failed Equal Rights Amendment have accomplished?
provide quotas for # of congressional seats heldby women.
protect women from unfair treatment in the workplace
eliminate restrictions on minority voting rights
abolish the traditional institution of marriage
2
What is the most likely outcome President Carter hoped to gain from the Camp David Accords
to end years of political turmoil in the region
to prolong centuries of religious disputes in the region
to secure military alliances in the region
to maintain trading partners in the region
3
OPEC's 1973 embargo on shipping oil to the U.S. resulted in?
Higher gas prices and energy costs
Lower gas prices and energy savings
A war between Israel and its Arab neighbor
A flare up of problems with the Soviet Union
4
What was the significance of President Reagan’s speech?
called for a symbol of Cold War division to be destroyed.
called for opponents of Communism to be freed from prison
sought to open communication channels with the Soviet Union
establish a new trading partner for the United States
5
Which phrase summarizes superpower?
power that is shared
power on a global scale
power in a specific region
power without limits
6
Why was George H.W. Bush concerned about Iraq’s military aggression prior to Persian Gulf War
the aggression would start an Arab uprising
aggression would threaten the sovereignty of Israe
aggression would spread radical Islam through the MiddleEast
the aggression would threaten the Saudi Arabian oil reserves
7
Why did the United States became the sole superpower after the collapse of the Soviet Union?
U.S. unwilling to offer economic assistance to fallen USSR
USSR had been only country that could challenge U.S.
USSR gave up its entire nuclear arsenal
U.S. lacked any other foreign threats
8
What do these events below illustrate?
President Clinton’s hesitancy to use military force
President Clinton’s plans for a world trade organization
President Clinton’s efforts to police developing nations
President Clinton’s commitment to peace.
9
Which principle must be met before full autonomy for the West Bank and Gaza can be achieved?
military disarmament
legitimate democracy
territorial exchanges
religious conversion
10
Which action was a result of the events described in this article
S.C. rule president can only serve 2 terms
Sec. of Defense made member of president cabinet
pres. candidates had to keep records of campaign donations
Congress pass laws to keep future presidents abusing power
11
What was one result of the women’s rights movement of the 1970s?
Women received salaries equal to men.
Women received the right to vote.
More women went to work outside the home
More women decided to get married at a younger age
12
Which of the following events contributed to the procedure illustrated in the image?
The Vietnam War
The assassination of President Kennedy
Bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City
The Al-Qaeda attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City.
13
What is the most likely cause of the gains reported in the article?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
United Nations (UN)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
14
What's the best conclusion about Reagan’s statement regarding the Iran-Contra Affair?
scandal had little effect on the U.S political landscape
Reagan concerned that American people would not reelect him
Reagan was threatened with impeachment by politicians
trust of the American people needed to be regained
15
Which remark by President Bush summarizes the intent of Department of Homeland Security?
“We understand they hate us because of what we love.”
We’re fighting a new kind of war against determined enemies
“Many terrorists are now being interrogated.”
“America will be better able to respond to future attacks.”
16
What was the significance of OPEC?
the sale of oil helped the US economy
it had the power to control the prices to the oil supply
profits increased for those involved in the oil industry
it decreased the price of oil to make it more accessible
17
Which event focused attention on powers of the Executive Branch andbrought demands for reform?
Helsinki Accords
Watergate investigation
President Nixon’s reelection
Ratification of the 26th Amendment
18
Which federal department was created as a result of the 9/11 attacks?
Department of the Interior
Department of Homeland Security
Department of the War on Terror
Department of Defense

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