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US- Unit 13- Modern Era part 1
What did the War Powers Act do?
The Watergate Scandal led to?
US- Unit 13- Modern Era part 1
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The Watergate Scandal led to?
the Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision.
the increase distrust of government.
the rise of the TEA party political movement.
the Persian Gulf War.
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What did the War Powers Act do?
It created a military internal affairs agency
It gave Congress new military powers
It created a committee to investigate the Vietnam War
Limited the president's military powers w.out Congress votes
3
What was the Iran-Contra scandal?
Area 51 rumors caused members of the Iran army to disguise as Contras
A scandalous affair between a Contra leader and the Iranian President
The US sold weapons to Iran and gave money from the deal to the Contras
A stunning upset at a Contra Dancing competition in Iran
4
Which was considered the first televised war?
WWII
Cold
Korean
Vietnam
5
What was the SALT 1 Treaty?
Limited Missels
We agreed to use less salt on foods
Got rid of pesticides in food
Ended the Cold War
6
What was one of his famous quotes?
"Government is not the solution to our problems, government is the problem"
"Aspire to inspire before we expire."
"Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans."
"Love for all, Hatred for none."
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Why was Bill Clinton impeached?
Violating the Tenure of Office Act
Watergate
Perjury and Obstruction of Justice
Whitewater
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What action did Nixon take in 1972 to open a relationship with communist China?
He cut all ties to the South Vietnamese government
He visited Beijing and met with Mao Zedong
He ceased the massbombing of North Vietnam
He hosted Mao Zedong at the White House
9
What did the Patriot Act do?
Gives CIA and FBI more restriction
Increase patriotism
increase privacy take away security
Allows U.S government agencies to monitor citizens without permission.
10
Which breed has the longest dog ears and big paws?
Basset Hound
Beagle
Greyhound
Bloodhound
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Bush's response to terrorism was?
all of the above
creation of the Office of Homeland Security
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
12
Who won the 2000 Presidential election?
Bill Clinton
Barrack Obama
George W Bush
Al Gore
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President Ford's most controversial decision.
Invade Iraq
pardon of Nixon
Met with China
Veto the Equal Rights Amendment
14
What was the purpose of the Camp David Accords?
Ensuring that workers at Camp David had reliable cars
Negotiating a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt
Gathering world leaders for a discussion on climate change
Ending the conflict between the USSR and the United States
15
What is NAFTA?
Trade agreement between South America and North America.
Trade agreement between the United States and Europe.
Trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.
Trade agreement between Europe and Africa.
16
The Iran Hostage Crisis
Was directed by the Shah of Iran
occurred when US troops captured the Iranian embassy
ended with Carter's presidency
occurred with Iranian students attacked the US embassy
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Positive Impacts of Information Technology are
Can't distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources
censorship
Information is available for easy access
cyberbullying
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In 2002-2003, the _ _ _ was established to protect against terrorism attacks within the USA.
DHS - Department of Homeland Safety
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
NSA - National Security Agency
DHS - Department of Homeland Security
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What was the smoking gun against Nixon?
Videos
Photos
Tape recordings
Money transfers
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Why was Bush v. Gore (2000) considered a landmark case?
Bush lost the election due to a recount
President Gore won the recount in the state of Florida
1st time the Supreme Court helped decide the Winner
The Supreme Court chose Gore to become the 43rd President
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What was the historical significance of the presidential election of 2008?
The election was so close that no winner was known for several weeks
The Supreme Court intervened to halt a recount of election results in FL
The first African American was elected to the Presidency
the first female Vice President was elected
22
14. What happened in the 1980s? ...
Computers were public
Lots of people bought personal computers
A person invented computer games
Computers were created
23
He promised to tell the truth & was seen as a Washington outsider, which helped him to get elected president?
Gerald Ford
Barrack Obama
Richard Nixon
Jimmy Carter
24
Jimmy Carter is remembered for?
playing baseball
being a white supremacist
promote peace and human rights
being an actor before becoming president
25
What are Reaganomics?
tax cuts,decrease social spending,increase military spending
increase taxes, increase social spending,
the study of economics, the reagan way
The study of comman economics
26
President Nixon resigned because of the _____________ Scandal.
Contragate
White Water
Watergate
Iran-Contra
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President during Operation Desert Storm.
Bill Clinton
George H. W. Bush
George W. Bush
Ronald Reagan
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Which of the following was NOT an impact television had on America?
Big source of entertainment for American families.
Allowed people to watch the war & Civil Rights Movement.
Allowed Americans to communicate all throughout the country.
Helped boost teenage consumerism.
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Why did the U.S. go after Al-qaeda?
Because they took Americans hostage
Because of the 9/11 attacks
Because people said they hated them
Because they tried to assassinate Reagan
30
Cats that have white paws are said to have?
Staunch
Gloves
points
Socks
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What is a detente?
Relaxation of Cold War tensions
led to massive retaliation
the separation of blacks & whites in South Africa
imprisonment of political opponents
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How did the War on terrorism start?
North Korea threatened USA
Iraq did not join to fight terrorism
9/11 attacks
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