One action that influenced the U.S.-Soviet signing of the SALT I treaty in 1972 was President Richard Nixon’s —

opening of diplomatic relations with China

What was the overall goal of the War on Terror?

Defend American citizens and US interests at home and abroad

Which disease emerged in the 1980s that led to a worldwide epidemic?

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Why would the year 1991 be considered a turning point in U.S. history?

It was the end of the Cold War when the Soviet Union broke apart.

NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement did what?

Eliminated tariffs between the US, Mexico, and Canada

What has been the U.S. foreign policy approach to Israel?

Strong political support and billions of dollars in economic aid

What made the presidential election of 2000 an issue between the branches of government?

The Supreme Court had to decide which candidate won the election.

How did the Iran Hostage Crisis get resolved?

Iran released them as Reagan was inaugurated.▲

What happened when Reagan sent Marines to Lebanon as a peace-keeping mission during their civil war years?

a suicide bomber killed hundreds of the Marines

How did President Nixon reduce tensions between the United States and communist governments?

He re-established diplomacy with China and the Soviet Union

Sam Walton and Bill Gates are examples of —

small entrepreneurs who created large businesses

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of the Watergate Scandal?

Public trust in government decreased after Watergate.

The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 was designed to -

help meet the needs of low- and moderate-income borrowers

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1
Which of the following was a law passed to help find terrorists in the US?
Patriot Act
National Security Edict
Terrorist Apprehension Act
Political Responsibility Act▲
2
Which political characteristic of the United States during the 1970s and 1980s best describes the time period?
Upheaval and protest
Emergence of new political parties
The rise of powerful state governments▲
A resurgence of conservatism
3
One action that influenced the U.S.-Soviet signing of the SALT I treaty in 1972 was President Richard Nixon’s —
involvement in the Watergate scandal
support of Israel during the Yom Kippur War
opening of diplomatic relations with China
withdrawal of military forces from Vietnam
4
What was the overall goal of the War on Terror?
Defend American citizens and US interests at home and abroad
Undermine the authority of the Soviet Union
Generate support for terrorist organizations around the world▲
Decrease the US authority on world affairs
5
The Iranian Hostage Crisis happened under which President?
Richard Nixon
George H. W. Bush
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
6
Which disease emerged in the 1980s that led to a worldwide epidemic?
Smallpox
West Nile virus
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
7
Why would the year 1991 be considered a turning point in U.S. history?
It was the end of the Cold War when the Soviet Union broke apart.
It was the beginning of the nuclear age across the U.S. and Eurasia.
It was a time when the method of electing a president was questioned.▲▼
It was a period of world wars that changed power structures.
8
NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement did what?
established standards of manufacturing in Mexico
Made UN countries abide by all trade laws
Increased tariffs outside of NATO countries
Eliminated tariffs between the US, Mexico, and Canada
9
What was the goal of the Camp David Peace Accords under Jimmy Carter?
Government overthrow of Egypt
Boycott on all foreign oil imports
Peace in the Middle East
Overthrow of the Taliban in Afghanistan
10
What has been the U.S. foreign policy approach to Israel?
Frequent disagreements regarding limited democratic practices
Hostile diplomatic relations and an embargo of trade
A steady reduction in economic support
Strong political support and billions of dollars in economic aid
11
What made the presidential election of 2000 an issue between the branches of government?
There was a tie in the state of Virginia
The popular vote decided the election instead of the electoral college.
The district courts overruled the electoral college tallies.
The Supreme Court had to decide which candidate won the election.
12
Nancy Reagan's campaign "Just Say No" was a response to which social concern?
Illegal drug use
Women in collegiate sports
income difference between men and women
Racial discrimination in the workplace
13
Which scandal under President Reagan featured the exchange of weapons for hostages?
Watergate
Whitewater Scandal
Iran-Contra Affair
Plame Affair
14
Which term BEST describes modern society in the US?
Informal Age▲
Information Age
Transportation Age
Industrial Age
15
The Iranian Hostage Crisis, and unrest in the Middle East during the 1970's caused which of the following
oil embargo in the Middle East
discovery of oil in Texas
War on Terror
end of the Vietnam War
16
How did the Iran Hostage Crisis get resolved?
The revolutionary forces in Iran killed them.
Carter sent in the military and freed them.
Iran released them as Reagan was inaugurated.▲
Iraq attacked Iran and they released the hostages.
17
What happened when Reagan sent Marines to Lebanon as a peace-keeping mission during their civil war years?
the Palestinians dropped bombs on their barracks
the Israelis objected to their being in Lebanon▲
a suicide bomber killed hundreds of the Marines
the Marines had to move into Israel to prevent violence
18
How did President Nixon reduce tensions between the United States and communist governments?
He increased the size of the nuclear stockpile
He withdrew American troops from Angola
He re-established diplomacy with China and the Soviet Union
He normalized relations with Cuba
19
Sam Walton and Bill Gates are examples of —
small entrepreneurs who created large businesses
elected leaders who introduced social reform legislation
military commanders who resisted communist expansion
pop culture icons who created new genres of art and music▲
20
Which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of the Watergate Scandal?
National mood rose after the election of Bill Clinton.
The Department of Homeland Security was established
Public trust in government rose during the Vietnam War.
Public trust in government decreased after Watergate.
21
What terrorist organization was responsible for planning and carrying out the events on September 11, 2001?
Taliban
Army of Islam
Hamas
Al-Qaeda
22
The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 was designed to -
insure money deposited in banks
help meet the needs of low- and moderate-income borrowers
provide jobs for the needy
lower oil prices
23
The economic policy known as "Reaganomics" is also known as -
Trickle-Down Economics
Bottom-Up Economics
Pump-Priming Economics
Subsidy Economics

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