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1970's - 1990's US History Review
1970's - 1990's US History Review
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Review of important historical events from the 1970's to the 1990's.
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1
Which invention in the 1980's made collecting and storing information possible?
IPOD
Cell Phone
Nintendo
Desktop Computer
2
In 1979, the Shah of Iran (Who was pro-American) was allowed to enter the US which led to:
Israel bombing Iran
Iranians attacking American bases in Asia
Soviet forces attacking Iran
Iranians storming US embassy in Iran & capturing Americans
3
The government can take people's private property if they do what?
ask nicely
Threaten the owner with prison time
If they find the land is important to developers profits
Give the owner just compensation
4
What was the purpose of the Heritage Foundation?
Promotion of liberal policies through lobbying
Promote more individual freedom and a weak national defense
Increase government regulation of national parks
Promote conservative ideas
5
The high standard of living within US society has led to
Laws regulating amount of goods and services
Lower taxes on products using natural resources
Expanded supply market for agricultural goods
Increased use of nonrenewable resources
6
Which of these are characteristic of the Cold War Era?
Better USA / Soviet relations
Peace and prosperity between USA and Soviet Union
US and USSR invaded Afghanistan
Increased military spending and tension between USA & USSR
7
After WWII where did most people move to?
Suburban (Suburbs)
Rural
Urban
8
One of the most famous Christian evangelical preachers from the 1970's to the 1990's.
Pat Robertson
Rick Warren
Billy Graham
Jim Bakker
9
Which of these shows how US Culture spreads globally?
A lawyer eats at a sushi restaurant in Great Britain
A college athlete in Mexico trains for the Olympics
Children in the Philippines watching Anime
A girl buys a rap CD in Japan
10
Ronald Reagan's increased defense spending affected the US economy in the 1980's by..
Allowed military to sell surplus weapons
Increased number of volunteers for the armed forces
Stimulated economy by providing more jobs
Better weapons to fight the Predator with
11
How did President Carter respond to the Iranian Hostage Crisis of 1979-1981
Economic sanctions, failed military rescue, negotiations
Asked the captors nicely
Condemnation at UN and secret transfer of military equipment
Economic sanctions and military rescue
12
First Woman appointed to the Supreme Court
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sonia Sotomayor
Elena Kagan
Sandra Day O'Connor
13
The National Rifle Association (NRA) does what?
To arm bears
Promote gun rights shared by Britain and the US
Give free guns to people!
Protect the 2nd Amendment
14
Congress made legislation asking banks to help out low income people because they wanted to-
Expand employment opportunities for the impoverished
Increase community revenues for taxation
Reduce discriminatory practices
limit loans for unqualified borrowers
15
How did Endangered Species Act affect how decisions are made in the US?
The government must keep endangered species in mind
It said the government must do scientific research
Government cant make decisions that will harm environment
Government agencies must get presidential approval
16
Created an international cosmetic company
Sam Walton
Estee Lauder
Oprah Winfrey
Hillary Clinton
17
In the 1980's Nancy Reagan had a campaign that taught kids & teens to "just say no" to what?
Gangs
Drugs
Guns
Racism
18
Why was it important for Israel and Egypt to meet with president Carter at Camp David?
To allow the US to maintain a presence in the Middle East
Soon after all Arab countries made peace with Israel
Egyptian & Israeli leaders won a Nobel peace prize
To show Arab nations that peace with Israel was possible
19
A disease that came into existence in the 1980's and killed at least 40,000 Americans by 1990.
AIDS
SARS
Mad Cow Disease
Smallpox
20
What event caused Americans to have little trust in government?
Bill Clinton's personal life
Watergate
September 11th attacks
Cuban Missile Crisis
21
Many new inventions such as bulletproof vests came into existence due to developments in what?
National Security
Space Flight technology
Civil Defense
EPA
22
Which president would agree that increased military spending will discourage our enemies?
Clinton
Carter
Ford
Reagan
23
She was First Lady of the United States and US Senator for the state of New York
Sandra Day O'Connor
Michelle Obama
Hillary Clinton
Dolores Huerta
24
Union of concerned scientists encourages Congress to pass legislation that does what?
Finances Oil Exploration
Reduce regulation of coal mining industry
Finds clean and renewable energy sources
Gives tax breaks to natural gas companies
25
What does Bill Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern politics in the USA?
Congress conducts very thorough investigations
Campaign money is monitored by a regulatory agency
Elected officials private lives are judged by the public
Media focuses a great deal on policy issues
26
Free enterprise means what?
Regulating products
One kind of technology replacing inferior technology
Increased competition between companies
Free stuff!
27
What decade had a surge in conservative thoughts & attitudes?
1930's
1990's
1970's
1980's
28
Created Wal-Mart and Sam's Club
Bill Gates
Robert Johnson
Sam Walton
Oprah Winfrey
29
Served as Hispanic media consultant in 6 Republican campaigns
Lionel Sosa
Cesar Chavez
Dolores Huerta
Sammy Sosa
30
What technology did Bill Gates create?
Heat-shield technology for Space Shuttles
Online store where people could buy products
Playstation video game system
Company that provides software for personal computers
31
How did President Nixon reduce tension between USA and communist governments?
Withdrew troops from Angola
Normalized relations with Cuba
Relaxed military stance of USA and reduced nuclear weapons
Improved relations with China & reduction of Nukes with USSR
32
Contract with America (1994) focused on conservative issues including:
Capitalism and welfare reform
Labor union control
Exports and National Defense
Migrant worker pay
33
What year did the Berlin Wall come down?
1989
1996
1979
1986
34
Southern Baptist pastor Jerry Falwell created what organization?
The NRA
The Moral Majority
The John Birch Society
The Heritage Foundation
35
Why was Phyllis Schlafly against Equal Rights Amendment that Radical Feminists supported?
She felt women should support only voting rights laws
She felt women's liberation was bad for families
She felt that this would lead to conflicts with Congress
She wanted equal rights only for African Americans
36
The policy of Reaganomics is based on the theory that
Reducing trade barriers to create a surplus
Increases in government spending
Borrowing from foreign countries
Tax cuts & financial deregulation
37
Which of these illegal activities involved trading hostages for weapons?
Watergate
Bataan Death March
Camp David Accords
Iran-Contra Scandal
38
The 1970's was characterized by what genre of music?
Jazz
Rap
Disco
Rock and Roll
