Economic growth during Reagan's administration stemmed from his "Reaganomics" which emphasized:

tax cuts for corporations and reduced government spending

What was the historical significance of the presidential election of 2008?

Barack Obama became the first African American to be elected President

The Red Scare and McCarthyism in the 1950’s illustrate that

fear of communism in the U.S. led to violations of civil rights

Which statement best explains how TV impacted public support for U.S. involvement in Vietnam?

Combat reporters showed the public the real conditions of the war

What was the primary reason behind Jimmy Carter's decision to boycott the 1980 Olympic games in Moscow?

To protest the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan

How did the outcome of the Korean War contribute to the policy of containment of communism?

It maintained a divided Korea, preventing communist expansion to S. Korea

President Bill Clinton:

was impeached for committing perjury & obstructing justice

The major objective of LBJ's Great Society was to:

break the cycle of poverty through education, job training & healthcare

After U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam, the War Powers Act was passed so that future presidents could NOT:

involve the nation's armed forces in combat without congressional approval

What was the impact of John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963?

LBJ was able to push Civil rights legislation through Congress

Kennedy supported the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba as an effort to

remove Cuba's communist dictator- Fidel Castro- from power

How did Reagan's oil deal with Saudi Arabia contribute to the collapse of the Soviet Union (USSR)?

By driving up global oil prices and weakening the Soviet economy

The Letter from the Birmingham Jail written by Dr. King shaped the civil rights movement of the 1960s by declaring that:

civil disobedience is sometimes warranted to promote change

Which statement best reflects the outcome of Truman's executive order integrating the military?

it set a federal precedent for future desegregation policies

The political climate of the Cold War caused the world’s two superpowers to:

compete through technological competition, military build-up & proxy wars

How did McCarthyism impact American society during the Cold War?

It led to a climate of fear and suspicion & false accusations of treason

How did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution escalate U.S. involvement in Vietnam?

It gave the President war-making powers to send troops w/o congress

A main goal of President Richard Nixon’s policy of détente was to

reduce tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union

How did Reagan's emphasis on defense spending contribute to the collapse of the Soviet Union (USSR)?

By forcing the USSR into an arms race it could not sustain financially

Vietnam war protests, assassinations of MLK & Robert Kennedy & election-year chaos fueled the Turmoil of 68. This led to

election of Richard Nixon, as many Americans sought a return to law & order, a war in the Persian Gulf over oil

After a failed attempt to remove Fidel Castro from power in Cuba, President Kennedy began a trade embargo with Cuba to

use economic pressure to force Castro to make democratic reforms

The GI Bill & the National Interstate & Defense Highways Act contributed to:

The rapid growth of the suburbs

Why was Nixon’s visit to China significant?

It opened trade relations between the two countries while weakening Russia

The 1963 March on Washington was organized by Kennedy, Dr. King and civil rights organizations to:

gain public support for the passage of JFK's civil rights bills

Which of the following events came FIRST?

The Soviet Union launched the Sputnik satellite

How did the attacks of September 11, 2001, present a significant challenge for George W. Bush’s administration?

He had to develop new security policies & lead the global War on Terror.

U.S. foreign policy during President Truman's administration was dominated by the belief that

communist expansion in Europe should be contained

Which event occurred as a result of the decision in the 1954 Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education?

Eisenhower sent troops to force the integration of Little Rock Central High

Inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr. Cesar Chavez was noted for:

organizing the United Farm Workers movement & a nationwide grape boycott

During the 1990s, President George H.W. Bush created a successful foreign policy legacy by:

officially ending the Cold War & removing Iraqi forces from Kuwait

Which development is most closely associated with the belief in the domino theory?

U.S. military involvement in the Korean and Vietnam Wars

Which of the following is an example of the Truman Doctrine introduced to carry out the goal of containment?

The U.S. sent aid to Greece and Turkey to prevent communist revolutions

Which is a valid conclusion based on U.S. involvement in the Korean War

the policy of containment was applied in Asia as well as in Europe

Which of the following presidential actions best represents the policy of détente?

Nixon's Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty (SALT) with the Soviet Union

How did the Tet Offensive impact American society?

it led many to believe that the government had been lying about the war

The Marshall Plan was introduced by Truman's Secretary of State to:

provide economic aid to rebuild & stabilize Western Europe after WWII

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1
Economic growth during Reagan's administration stemmed from his "Reaganomics" which emphasized:
maintainting high interest rates to control inflation
increasing government spending to stimulate consumerism
raising taxes to stimulate economic growth
tax cuts for corporations and reduced government spending
2
What was the historical significance of the presidential election of 2008?
First time in history that the Tea Party and the Green Party had candidates
Barack Obama became the youngest man to be elected
The only election in history that was decided by the US Supreme Court
Barack Obama became the first African American to be elected President
3
The Red Scare and McCarthyism in the 1950’s illustrate that
freedom of expression is an unalienable and absolute right
open immigration policies are encouraged in times of crisis
fear of communism in the U.S. led to violations of civil rights
Nazi agents successfully infiltrated the federal government
4
Which statement best explains how TV impacted public support for U.S. involvement in Vietnam?
TV reporters supported Johnson's escalation of troop presence in Vietnam
Combat reporters showed the public the real conditions of the war
5
What was the primary reason behind Jimmy Carter's decision to boycott the 1980 Olympic games in Moscow?
To assert American dominance in international sports
To promote human rights in communist regimes.
To protest the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan
To demonstrate solidarity with Eastern European countries
6
How did the outcome of the Korean War contribute to the policy of containment of communism?
It led to the succes of communist forces
It maintained a divided Korea, preventing communist expansion to S. Korea
It established a buffer zone btwn communist China & the Korean peninsula
7
President Bill Clinton:
was impeached for committing perjury & obstructing justice
resigned from office after his exposed connection to the Watergate break in
launched the Persian Gulf War in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait
signed an official end to the Cold War with Mikhail Gorbachev
8
The major objective of LBJ's Great Society was to:
break the cycle of poverty through education, job training & healthcare
provide temporary benefits to the poor during recession
transfer the responsibility of welfare back to state governments
de-regulate business to promote economic growth
9
After U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam, the War Powers Act was passed so that future presidents could NOT:
arrest war protestors and censor antiwar propaganda
refuse to present proposed military budgets to Congress
negotiate foreign treaties without consent from the Senate
involve the nation's armed forces in combat without congressional approval
10
What was the impact of John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963?
The civil rights movement came to a sudden halt
Cold War tensions with the Soviet Union decreased significantly
The Democratic party was left without a presidential candidate
LBJ was able to push Civil rights legislation through Congress
11
Kennedy supported the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba as an effort to
rescue hostages held by Cuban freedom fighters
remove Cuba's communist dictator- Fidel Castro- from power
stop the flow of illegal drugs to the United States
support Fidel Castro's efforts for political reform
12
How did Reagan's oil deal with Saudi Arabia contribute to the collapse of the Soviet Union (USSR)?
By creating economic incentives for Soviet satellite nations to defect
By forcing the USSR into an arms race it could not sustain financially
By driving up global oil prices and weakening the Soviet economy
By directly funding opposition movements within the Soviet Union
13
The Letter from the Birmingham Jail written by Dr. King shaped the civil rights movement of the 1960s by declaring that:
civil disobedience is sometimes warranted to promote change
civil rights organizations should be more patient & wait for change
The use of violence is acceptable to promote political and social equality
14
Which statement best reflects the outcome of Truman's executive order integrating the military?
it led to a decline in non-minority enlistments in the U.S. military
it increased racial segregation in the military
it set a federal precedent for future desegregation policies
it encouraged women to join the U.S. military
15
Citing the Monroe Doctrine, Kennedy demanded the removal of Soviet missiles from the Western Hemisphere during the:
Gulf of Tonkin Incident
Bay of Pigs Invasion
Cuban Missile Crisis
Tet Offensive
16
The political climate of the Cold War caused the world’s two superpowers to:
compete through technological competition, military build-up & proxy wars
cooperate in halting the spread of communism
colonize Africa and Asia for mutual exploitation of valuable raw materials
protect human rights in the countries formerly under Nazi occupation
17
Which president is largely credited with the collapse of the Soviet Union?
George H.W. Bush
Ronald Reagan
Richard Nixon
Jimmy Carter
18
All of the following were Great Society programs EXCEPT
Medicare
Social Security
Medicaid
Head Start Pre-K
19
How did McCarthyism impact American society during the Cold War?
It facilitated cultural exchanges between Eastern and Western artists
It led to increased cooperation/trust btwn the U.S. and Soviet Union
It led to a climate of fear and suspicion & false accusations of treason
It resulted in economic sanctions against communist countries
20
The Watergate Scandal ultimately led to the
Resignation of Richard Nixon
Assassination of John F. Kennedy
Failure of LBJ's Great Society
Impeachment trial of Jimmy Carter
21
Which document is the result of President Jimmy Carter’s efforts to increase stability in the Middle East?
G.I. Bill
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty (SALT)
Camp David Accords
22
How did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution escalate U.S. involvement in Vietnam?
It gave the President war-making powers to send troops w/o congress
It took away President Johnson's ability to send combat troops to Vietnam
It issued an ultimatum of surrender to North Vietnam
It declared a formal alliance between the United States and South Vietnam
23
A main goal of President Richard Nixon’s policy of détente was to
end trade barriers among Western Hemisphere nations
reduce tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union
build support for recognition of the Nationalist government of Taiwan
sponsor free elections in North and South Korea
24
How did Reagan's emphasis on defense spending contribute to the collapse of the Soviet Union (USSR)?
By driving up global oil prices and weakening the Soviet economy
By forcing the USSR into an arms race it could not sustain financially
By creating economic incentives for Soviet satellite nations to defect
By directly funding opposition movements within the Soviet Union
25
Vietnam war protests, assassinations of MLK & Robert Kennedy & election-year chaos fueled the Turmoil of 68. This led to
end of the Cold War & collapse of the Soviet Union
passage of Title IX, prohibiting sex-based discrimination in schools
election of Richard Nixon, as many Americans sought a return to law & order
a war in the Persian Gulf over oil
26
After a failed attempt to remove Fidel Castro from power in Cuba, President Kennedy began a trade embargo with Cuba to
motivate Cubans to immigrate to the US
promote domestic industries in Cuba
use economic pressure to force Castro to make democratic reforms
end Cuba's domination of the sugar industry
27
The GI Bill & the National Interstate & Defense Highways Act contributed to:
The rapid growth of the suburbs
the passage of Great Society programs like Head Start Pre-K
desegregation of schools to accommodate the 1950s population boom
radical changes in the American education system
28
Why was Nixon’s visit to China significant?
It restored China to a democratic form of government
It allowed China to join NATO
It opened trade relations between the two countries while weakening Russia
It lead to Nixon's resignation as President
29
The 1963 March on Washington was organized by Kennedy, Dr. King and civil rights organizations to:
gain public support for the passage of JFK's civil rights bills
promote a year-long boycott of public bus systems
30
Which of the following events came FIRST?
The U.S. government increased funding for science and math education
President JFK set the goal of being the first nation to land on the moon
Eisenhower established the National Aeronautics & Space Administration
The Soviet Union launched the Sputnik satellite
31
How did the attacks of September 11, 2001, present a significant challenge for George W. Bush’s administration?
He had to focus solely on domestic economic recovery
He had to develop new security policies & lead the global War on Terror.
He had to negotiate a peace treaty with terrorist organizations
He was forced to immediately withdraw all U.S. forces from the Middle East
32
U.S. foreign policy during President Truman's administration was dominated by the belief that
economic aid was not likely to help nations in Western Europe
cooperation with the Soviet Union should be strengthened
Soviet "satellite" nations should not be recognized as legal states
communist expansion in Europe should be contained
33
Which event occurred as a result of the decision in the 1954 Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education?
George W. Bush passed No Child Left Behind
President Lyndon B. Johnson passed the Voting Rights Act in 1965
Eisenhower sent troops to force the integration of Little Rock Central High
Eisenhower passed the National Defense Education Act
34
Inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr. Cesar Chavez was noted for:
being the first Hispanic billionaire
being the first Hispanic to win the Congressional Medal of Honor
founding the American Federation of Labor
organizing the United Farm Workers movement & a nationwide grape boycott
35
President Gerald Ford's popularity with the American public fell dramatically as a result of his . . .
economic policies.
handling of the Mayaguez incident.
appointment of Nelson Rockefeller as VP.
decision to pardon Nixon.
36
During the 1990s, President George H.W. Bush created a successful foreign policy legacy by:
re-establishing trade with China
officially ending the Cold War & removing Iraqi forces from Kuwait
developing a missile defense system to outdo the Soviets in the space race
37
President ___________escalated U.S. involvement in Vietnam; President __________ended U.S. involvement in Vietnam
Johnson; Nixon
Carter; Reagan
Truman; Eisenhower
Kennedy; Eisenhower
38
Which development is most closely associated with the belief in the domino theory?
signing of the nuclear test ban treaty
end of the Korean War
U.S. military involvement in the Korean and Vietnam Wars
construction of the Berlin Wall
39
Which of the following is an example of the Truman Doctrine introduced to carry out the goal of containment?
North Korea invaded South Korea
The Soviet Union set up a communist satellite nation in Poland
The Allies divided Germany into 4 zones
The U.S. sent aid to Greece and Turkey to prevent communist revolutions
40
Which is a valid conclusion based on U.S. involvement in the Korean War
U.S. cooperation with a wartime ally ends when the war ends
the policy of containment was applied in Asia as well as in Europe
United Nations economic sanctions are more effective than military action
the American people will support U.S. participation in any war
41
Which of the following presidential actions best represents the policy of détente?
Johnson's escalation of the Vietnam War
George H. W. Bush's military action to remove Iraqi forces from Kuwait
Nixon's Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty (SALT) with the Soviet Union
Kennedy's order for the Bay of Pigs invasion against Cuba
42
Multiple failed attempts to rescue American hostages in Iran led to the defeat of this president in the 1980 election:
Ronald Reagan
Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
43
How did the Tet Offensive impact American society?
it resulted in a flood of Vietnamese refugees to the U.S.
it led many to believe that the government had been lying about the war
it encouraged more Americans to enlist in the military & support the draft
44
The Marshall Plan was introduced by Truman's Secretary of State to:
contain communism in Greece and Turkey
commit full troop deployment to communist states
contained communism in Eastern Europe
provide economic aid to rebuild & stabilize Western Europe after WWII

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