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Module 14: An Era of Social Change
Module 14: An Era of Social Change
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1
What was the purpose of the Economic Opportunity Act (EOA)?
to prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, and national origin
to reduce income taxes in order to encourage the growth of businesses
to honor the memory of the fallen president
to provide funding for youth programs, antipoverty measures, and job traini
2
One aspect of "Hippie" culture was
They turned to Eastern religion, meditation.
They settled in rural areas.
They disliked rock n roll music and wanted a return to classical sounds.
They encouraged government involvement in foreign wars.
3
Which of the following correctly describes the attitude of conservatives toward the counterculture movement?
They believed it could rescue American society from anarchy.
They disliked its reliance on rational thought instead of self-expression.
They thought it posed a danger to traditional American values.
They viewed its increasing permissiveness as liberating.
4
Which of the following did President Kennedy propose in order to stimulate the economy? (Pick all answers that apply)
eliminating unemployment insurance
increasing government spending
increasing the minimum wage
raising taxes
5
Which of the following correctly describes the state of the economy when Kennedy was elected in 1960?
Unemployment was at one of its highest levels since World War II.
The U.S. economy was far ahead of those of other Western democracies.
Most people had confidence in their job security.
The level of personal consumption was at a record high.
6
Why did viewers think that Kennedy had won the televised debate during the 1960 election?
He was well prepared after receiving coaching from television producers.
His on-screen charisma would not appeal to the majority of the American pub
He did not gain national exposure on the television.
He exposed his opponent’s perceived national political inexperience.
7
What was the government's response to the environmental disaster Love Canal?
They encouraged private businesses to clean up the chemicals.
They did not get involved in the clean up.
They forced homeowners to clean up the chemicals.
They cleaned up the chemicals themselves.
8
Which of the following was a result of the Great Society?
a decrease in the budget deficit
an overwhelming acceptance in Congress of the rapid pace of reform
a conservative backlash to the role of government in social welfare
a decrease in the size of government
9
Why was President Kennedy so popular with the public after he was elected?
He possessed charm, wit, and a youthful style that boosted his image.
He distanced himself from popular culture and celebrities.
He followed a policy of rarely appearing on television.
He chose to handle issues by himself rather than relying on advisers.
10
How were the policies of the Great Society different from those of the New Deal?
They included civil rights and immigration reform.
They expanded existing government programs.
They addressed the greatest needs of society.
They created new programs to improve social welfare.
11
Which of the following correctly describes the methods private conservation groups used to influence the government?
They took out ads to stress the importance of jobs and progress.
They provided payment to government officials to enact bans on pesticides.
They encouraged the building of Alaskan pipelines.
They lobbied for the government for environmental protection laws.
12
Critics of nuclear energy expressed concern over
America relying less on foreign energy sources.
The number of injuries and deaths during the Three Mile Island Disaster was
It provided clean energy.
Its waste products could be harmful.
13
Which of the following was true of music during the counterculture movement?
Rhythm and blues was the most popular form of music for teenagers.
Music was rarely used as a vehicle for political expression.
Rock "n" roll music had difficulty gaining popularity in mainstream America
Rock "n" roll music became a symbol of protest and rebellion.
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What role did pop art play in the counterculture movement?
It served as a vehicle for political expression.
It criticized the times by implying that individual freedoms had been lost.
It expressed outrage over the Vietnam War.
It increased permissiveness by addressing subjects that had once been prohi
15
Which of the following effects did television have on American politics?
It supported the value of a party structure to gain support for a candidate
It afforded candidates the opportunity to appeal directly to voters.
It allowed the printed word to become the most important aspect of election
It decreased the public’s exposure to a candidate’s views.
16
Which of the following correctly describes the political impact of Kennedy’s assassination?
The progress that had been made on civil rights legislation was stopped.
The death of the president brought the government to a permanent standstill
The government proved sturdy, as the transition of power went smoothly.
The new president lacked a popular mandate and was ineffective.
17
How did the federal government respond to the Three Mile Island incident?
It saw no need to alter its inspection procedures.
It halted the production of new power plants.
It agreed to shut down all existing nuclear facilities.
It strengthened its safety standards.
18
Which of the following was an immediate effect of Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring?
The president established an advisory committee to investigate the us
The government created the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct resea
Many chemical companies agreed to change their practices.
The government outlawed the use of the pesticide DDT.
