The main goal of the war in Afghanistan after 9/11 was

To capture and kill Osama bin Laden

Which of these happened in 1975?

South Vietnam's government fell to the North

What led to the National Guard getting called in to Kent State University in 1970?

Students setting fire to the ROTC building

What was Eisenhower's reaction to Arkansas' refusal to integrate Central High School?

Sent in soldiers to protect the black students

1. During Watergate, Nixon finally had to resign when:

Tape recordings showing Nixon knew about the cover-up leaked

Why is the 1969 riot at Stonewall Inn important?

it was the start of the gay rights movement.

Why did the US attack Iraq in 1991?

Iraq’s invasion and occupation of Kuwait

De jure segregation is

Segregation that is caused by law

What did the Geneva Accords, signed in 1954 by France and the Viet Minh, state?

Vietnam was to be split along the 17th parallel.

In Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court ruled that

Abortion is a decision a woman makes, not the state.

George W. Bush went to war in Iraq primarily because

It was suspected that Saddam Hussein was building WMDs

1. The Persian Gulf War resulted in all of the following EXCEPT

the annexation of Iraq and its oil reserves to Kuwait

What was Agent Orange used for in the Vietnam War?

To clear forest vegetation that could hide Vietcong soldiers

Why was the Vietnam War so challenging for the United States to win?

uneven warfare made it difficult to win a decisive victory

Which event triggered the Watergate scandal?

burglary of the Democratic National Committee headquarters

1. The Watts Riots demonstrated all of the following EXCEPT

Malcolm X’s/MLK's effectiveness at reaching black Americans

North Vietnamese fighting against US

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1
The main goal of the war in Afghanistan after 9/11 was
To destroy and punish al-Qaeda
To take over Afghanistan's government
To destroy the Taliban
To capture and kill Osama bin Laden
2
Which of these happened in 1975?
The US withdrew all troops from Vietnam
North Vietnam's government fell to the South
South Vietnam's government fell to the North
The US sent 100,000 troops to assist Vietnam
3
What led to the National Guard getting called in to Kent State University in 1970?
Student protests turning violent
Students setting fire to the ROTC building
Students burning draft cards
Students attacking those trying to integrate
4
What was Eisenhower's reaction to Arkansas' refusal to integrate Central High School?
Encouraged them to follow the law
No response - it was JFK
Sent in soldiers to protect the black students
Sent in soldiers to protect the white students
5
Plessy v. Ferguson established which doctrine?
Separate but equal is never equal
Segregation is illegal
All students must have equal educational opportunities
Separate but equal
6
1. During Watergate, Nixon finally had to resign when:
Tape recordings showing Nixon knew about the cover-up leaked
Nixon’s plan for a break-in were in the Washington Post
the burglars had been in touch with White House
Tape recordings showing Nixon planned the break-in leaked
7
Why is the 1969 riot at Stonewall Inn important?
caused the deaths of 100s of members of the gay community
tipping point that convinced gov to change the sodomy laws.
it was the start of the gay rights movement.
It ended the gay rights movement
8
Why did the US attack Iraq in 1991?
Iraq possessed WMDs
In response to terrorist attacks on Americans
Iraq’s invasion and occupation of Kuwait
Iraq partnered with Iran to build nuclear weapons
9
De jure segregation is
Segregation that is illegal
Any kind of segregation
Segregation that is caused by law
Segregation that happens due to custom or racism
10
What did the Geneva Accords, signed in 1954 by France and the Viet Minh, state?
France colonize Laos, while Vietnam remained independent
Vietnam was to become a French colony again
Vietnam was to be split along the 17th parallel.
France could enforce a monarchy within Vietnam
11
In Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court ruled that
quotas should be used to get equality in college admissions.
States could decide individually to restrict abortion.
Abortion is a decision a woman makes, not the state.
Racial quotas only applicable under certain circumstances.
12
George W. Bush went to war in Iraq primarily because
He wanted to take over Iraq
It was suspected that Saddam Hussein was building WMDs
It was suspected that Osama bin Laden was hiding in Iraq
To continue the War on Terror
13
1. The Persian Gulf War resulted in all of the following EXCEPT
proof that nations can work together to end aggression
a cease-fire and a quick surrender from the Iraqi troops
the annexation of Iraq and its oil reserves to Kuwait
the decision to not force Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq
14
How long did the Cold War last?
50 years
10 years
44 years
100 years
15
What was Agent Orange used for in the Vietnam War?
To poison food crops grown by Vietcong supporters
To clear forest vegetation that could hide Vietcong soldiers
To pollute wells supplying water to Vietcong guerrillas
To blow up tunnel systems used to shelter Vietcong troops
16
Why was the Vietnam War so challenging for the United States to win?
Their enemy was better-armed and better-trained
They faced two enemies
uneven warfare made it difficult to win a decisive victory
Their weapons didn’t work well in the terrain of Vietnam
17
Which empowered President Lyndon Johnson to increase U.S. military involvement in Vietnam?
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
War Powers Act
Pentagon Papers
Operation Rolling Thunder
18
Which event triggered the Watergate scandal?
burglary of the Democratic National Committee headquarters
the publication of President Nixon's "enemies list"
the revelation of bribery charges against Vice President
installation of a secret taping system in the Oval Office
19
1. The Watts Riots demonstrated all of the following EXCEPT
Generational differences in responding to racial violence
Malcolm X’s/MLK's effectiveness at reaching black Americans
De facto segregation of Northern cities like LA
African-Americans’ rage at being oppressed by the LAPD
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The Vietminh were
South Vietnamese supporters of US
Southern Vietnamese guerrilla group
North Vietnamese fighting against US
Neutral Vietnamese

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