What impact did Magic Johnson's annoucment about him having HIV have on the American public?

Went against idea that HIV/AIDS was a virus only affecting gay white males

What was the outcome of the Roe V Wade Court case?

States could not regulate a woman's right to an abortion

Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896 created what?

the “separate but equal” doctrine.

Which was NOT a key factor in the Conservative Political movement of the 1980s?

Incresed funding for social welfare programs

Brown v. Board of Education had a huge impact on American society which was?

It led to the desegregation of public schools

Which of the following depctis a liberal stance?

Federal Government escorting students into integrated schools

Based on the map below, what can you conclude about the Korean War?

the war did little to change the territory in the end

What did Betty Friedan discover when interviewing college students for her book, The Feminine Mystique?

Women felt infufilled with their role in society

1961, James Farmer led the famous Freedom rides through the South. What was the goal of the protest?

achieve racial integration of public facilities

What change in mainstream American media occurred after the Tet Offensive?

Media talked bad about the war effort

Using the image what was the goal of the Briggs Intitiative in public schools?

Ban homosexuals and those who support them teaching in public schools

Presidnet Ford stated he pardoned President Nixon for what reason?

He wanted to put the Watergate Scandal behind Americans to move forward

Affirmitave action is

Giving preferential treatment to groups that have suffered discrimination

Why did many people oppose the Equal Rights Amendment?

"It would make women “hate men, marriages and children.”

All of the statements about American cities after World War II (1945-1970) are true EXCEPT for

black neighborhoods in many Northern cities experienced a series of riots.

What was an effect of the Iranian Hostage Crisis?

Caused President Carter to lose his reelection

What event is seen as President Carter's biggest impact on American History?

His involvement in the Camp David Accords

When Winston Churchill used the term "iron curtain" in his speech during the Cold War. What was he referring to?

separation of Communist countries of E. Europe from Western democracies.

Johnson’s program, the Great Society, was created to accomplish which of the following goals

Provide racial equalitiy and end American Poverty

What was the Primary goal of President Carters foreign policy?

Promote and advocate for Human Rights

What is the difference between the American Indian Movement(AIM) and the Southern Christian Leadership Coalition(SCLC)?

SCLC Promoted racial equality/AIM protected the rights of indigenous people

Vietnam War was recapped every night in US on T.V. What was the effect of showing what was happening in the war?

It led to a credibility gap of what was reported and what was seen on TV

The Alliance for Progress and Peace Corps were programs JFK created, what were the goals of those programs?

support developing nations while containing communism

When Nixon was runnig for reelction what did he say his plan for the Vietnam war was?

Gradial withdrawl of American troops from Vietnam

How does the cartoon accruately describe the Marshall Plan?

US taxpayers hope the Marshall Plan will quickly help Europe’s economy.

Looking at the quote what does it show about America's social and politcal rights during the Vietnam War?

It was acceptable to kill in war, but not acceptable to be a homosexual

Supreme Court under Chief Justice Earl Warren is considered one of the most liberal in United States history because it

expanded civil rights and the rights of the accused.

What method of protest did Ceasar Chavez and his supporters use?

Called for a boycott against Califnoria grapes

How did the youth of the 1950s react to expectations of conformity by adults?

rebellion through clothing and music

The purpose of the detente policy was what?

To reduce tensions between US and Soviet Union

What did Rachel Carson’s book titled Silent Spring warn people about?

Agaisnt the growing use of pesticides

How was the Cuban Missile Crisis resolved?

The United States secretly removed nuclear missiles from Turkey

Which of the following is not a way people protested the draft during the Vietnam War?

Did not fight one they were in Vietnam

President Kennedy’s reputation during the Cold War was impacted after the Bay of Pigs invasion. How?

Kennedy was embarrassed by the mission’s failure.

What were the effects of the use of Agent Orange in Vietnam?

It caused health and environment problems

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1
What impact did Magic Johnson's annoucment about him having HIV have on the American public?
It extended his basketball career
Supports the theory that HIV & AIDS only affects homsexulas
There was no impact
Went against idea that HIV/AIDS was a virus only affecting gay white males
2
What was the outcome of the Roe V Wade Court case?
States could not regulate a woman's right to an abortion
State could not regulate abortion in the first 3 months of a pregnancy
It was a state-by-state basis decision
States can ban abortion at anytime during a woman's pregnancy
3
Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896 created what?
the right of African Americans to vote
the right of all Americans to equal protection under the law
the right of all Americans to peaceful protest
the “separate but equal” doctrine.
4
Which was NOT a key factor in the Conservative Political movement of the 1980s?
Increased military spending
Incresed funding for social welfare programs
Stimilate business growth thorugh dregulation and tax cuts
Promote Family Values and Patriotism
5
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 changed American culture in what way?
It contributed to the integration of public spaces in the United States
It established a federal agency to address discrimination in the workplace.
It banned discrimination based on race, gender, and ethnicity
All of the above
6
What is the situation being showcased in the image below?
passage of Jim Crow laws
Great Migration
application of grandfather clauses
Montgomery bus boycott.
7
What is the first step in creating a healthy economy using supply-side economics?
Cutting taxes
Raising taxes
Incresing Interest Rates
Incresing government spending
8
Brown v. Board of Education had a huge impact on American society which was?
It led to the desegregation of public schools
It established the equal protection clause
It established due process of law
It enforced the “separate but equal” doctrine
9
Which of the following depctis a liberal stance?
Increasing Defesne Spending
Reducing funding for social programs
Federal Government escorting students into integrated schools
Adding "Under God" to the pledge of allegiance
10
Based on the map below, what can you conclude about the Korean War?
China refused to aid North Korea
The US could have won the war by sending troops across the Yalu River
South Korea was never in danger of being defeated.
the war did little to change the territory in the end
11
What did Betty Friedan discover when interviewing college students for her book, The Feminine Mystique?
Women preferred to stay in the home
Women did not want to work inside the home
Women felt infufilled with their role in society
Women made more money than men in the same jobs
12
1961, James Farmer led the famous Freedom rides through the South. What was the goal of the protest?
encourage change through violent means.
encourage change through violent means
expand voting rights for African Americans
achieve racial integration of public facilities
13
The protest at Kent State was organized in direct response to what US event?
US invasion of Cambodia
Assassination of Robert Kennedy
Richard Nixon winning the election
Assassination of Malcolm X
14
What change in mainstream American media occurred after the Tet Offensive?
Media showed more protesters supporting the war
Media talked bad about the war effort
Media showed an increase of protesters against the war
Media showed their support of the war effort
15
Using the image what was the goal of the Briggs Intitiative in public schools?
Create a new curriculum to teach about marginalized groups
Ban homosexuals and those who support them teaching in public schools
Hire minorities for public education positions
Encourage and support gay rights in public schools
16
Presidnet Ford stated he pardoned President Nixon for what reason?
He wanted to send a message to Vietnam Veterans
The House committee did not have any evidence against President Nixon
He wanted to put the Watergate Scandal behind Americans to move forward
Congress forced him to
17
“We would have to fight in one land and then fight in another.” Based on the quote what theory is being explained.
enlistment
neutrality
appeasement
domino theory
18
Television was used for the first time during the 1960 Presidential Election. What was it used for?
broadcast presidential debates
poll voters.
report election results.
broadcast campaign commercials.
19
Affirmitave action is
Giving preferential treatment to groups that have suffered discrimination
Development of Solar Power sources
Created to fix living conditions in Urban Areas
Creating new ways to positively change the economy
20
Why did many people oppose the Equal Rights Amendment?
"It would make women “hate men, marriages and children.”
It would increase family values
It would lead to a decrease in same sex marriages
It would make women the homemaker for longer
21
All of the statements about American cities after World War II (1945-1970) are true EXCEPT for
large numbers of African Americans moved from rural South to urban North.
black neighborhoods in many Northern cities experienced a series of riots.
Urban Renewal program was a huge success in eliminating slums and poverty
“white flight” led to a decline in funding for major cities
22
What was an effect of the Iranian Hostage Crisis?
President Reagan negotiated the end of the Crisis
Caused President Carter to lose his reelection
Demonstarted steright of US in other countries
Shah of Iran retured to his people after negotations ended
23
What event is seen as President Carter's biggest impact on American History?
The Iranian Hostage Crisis
His involvement in the Camp David Accords
His "malaise" speech
His aggreement to sell the Panama Canal
24
When Winston Churchill used the term "iron curtain" in his speech during the Cold War. What was he referring to?
threats made by Western democracies against the Soviet Union in Europe
the enforcement of the Warsaw Pact in Eastern Europe
separation of Communist countries of E. Europe from Western democracies.
the protection of Western values across liberated Europe
25
House Unamerican Committee Created - USSR Tests Nuclear Bombs - McCarthyism Starts. What can you conlude is going on?
Pearl Harbor Bombing
need for homeland security office to be created
a fear of communism
the space race between USSR & US
26
Malcolm X & Martin Luther King has differing philosophies during the Civil Rights Movement, which was?
The use of violence
None of the above
The role of religion.
The role of women
27
Johnson’s program, the Great Society, was created to accomplish which of the following goals
Develop and improve America's infrastructure
Promote space exploration and scientific method
Provide racial equalitiy and end American Poverty
Give less power to the states
28
Which action did Cesar Chavez take that is most consistent with with the era of social change?
Promoting the takeover of large copration by farm workers
Calling for stricter enforcement of immigration laws
Asking Congress to pass laws for low income housing
Organizing a farmworkers union
29
1956 Interstate Highway Act had a major impact on the US, which was?
The loss of population in the Southern part of the US
decline in federal funding for urban renewal projects.
An increase in suburbanization
A shift in more family farms.
30
What was the Primary goal of President Carters foreign policy?
Promote and advocate for Human Rights
Increase Nuclear Power Use
End the Cold War
support efforts to contain communism around the world
31
What is the difference between the American Indian Movement(AIM) and the Southern Christian Leadership Coalition(SCLC)?
AIM used peaceful protest and SCLC used force
SCLC Promoted racial equality/AIM protected the rights of indigenous people
Both used method of civil disobedience and protests
Both focuses on education/outreach instead of protest
32
Vietnam War was recapped every night in US on T.V. What was the effect of showing what was happening in the war?
It led to a credibility gap of what was reported and what was seen on TV
It led to an increase in support of the War
It led to more support of Richard Nixon
It led to people finding new ways to support the country at war
33
The Alliance for Progress and Peace Corps were programs JFK created, what were the goals of those programs?
end colonialism in Latin America and Asia
support developing nations while containing communism
Improve Arab-Israeli relations.
fight the spread of the AIDS epidemic.
34
When Nixon was runnig for reelction what did he say his plan for the Vietnam war was?
Quick withdrawl of all American troops from Vietnam
A major powers meeting at the Geneva Accords
Gradial withdrawl of American troops from Vietnam
Ending the Domino Theory
35
What was the purpose of the formation of NATO "North Atlantic Treaty Organization"?
mutual defense
settling international disputes
spreading democracy
promoting free trade among members
36
Which of these groups were heavily drafted to fight during the Vietnam War?
Lower Class Minorites
Middle Class Women
Wealthy White Males
Professional Workers
37
How does the cartoon accruately describe the Marshall Plan?
US taxpayers hope the Marshall Plan will quickly help Europe’s economy.
Europe was not utilizing the help of the Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan will limit Europe’s economic recovery
The Marshall Plan will bankrupt the American taxpayer
38
Looking at the quote what does it show about America's social and politcal rights during the Vietnam War?
Americans were free to be their truest self
It was acceptable to kill in war, but not acceptable to be a homosexual
Society accepted all minority groups as equals
America declared all soldiers can have military honors
39
What event does this photos depcit the effects of?
An oil embargo imposed by OPEC
Terrorits attacks on the US petroleum reserves
Development of nuclear power resources
The end of oil production in the Persian Gulf
40
Supreme Court under Chief Justice Earl Warren is considered one of the most liberal in United States history because it
expanded civil rights and the rights of the accused.
worked effectively with lower courts
gained the overwhelming support of the American people.
favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
41
What method of protest did Ceasar Chavez and his supporters use?
Called for a boycott against Califnoria grapes
Demonstrated a work sit in
Mached along the fields where they worked
Broke farm equipment
42
“Black Power” was used during the Civil Rights Movement. What do you think that term means for the black community?
African Americans should be proud of their heritage.
All of the above.
Physical self-defense and even violence is an option for African Americans.
African Americans Should take control of their destiny.
43
How did the youth of the 1950s react to expectations of conformity by adults?
rebellion through clothing and music
adoption of strict religious practices
acceptance of mainstream values
showed preference for suburban society
44
The purpose of the detente policy was what?
To negotiate an end to the Arab-Israeli conflict
To build support for recognition of the government of Taiwan
To Sponsor free elections in North and South Korea
To reduce tensions between US and Soviet Union
45
What event was the symbolic end of the Cold War?
The Strategic Defense Intitative
The Election of President Bush
Collapse of the Iron Curtian
Tearing Down the Berlin Wall
46
What did Rachel Carson’s book titled Silent Spring warn people about?
About not labeling food correctly
The dangers of nuclear energy
About growing aninmal habitats
Agaisnt the growing use of pesticides
47
How was the Cuban Missile Crisis resolved?
The United States agreed to reduce their nuclear weapons stockpile.
The United States invaded Cuba.
The United States secretly removed nuclear missiles from Turkey
President Kennedy chose to ignore Khrushchev’s letter.
48
Which of the following is not a way people protested the draft during the Vietnam War?
Left the Country
Burned their draft cards
Go to another town with a more lenient draft board
Did not fight one they were in Vietnam
49
President Kennedy’s reputation during the Cold War was impacted after the Bay of Pigs invasion. How?
Kennedy was embarrassed by the mission’s failure.
The Soviet Union ignored the rise of Fidel Castro in Cuba.
Kennedy was applauded for his successful campaign
Kennedy was applauded for his successful campaign.
50
“The answer lies in the fact thathere are two types of laws: just and unjust.”
militant resistance
civil disobedience
affirmative action
judicial activism
51
What were the effects of the use of Agent Orange in Vietnam?
It only caused environmental problems
It led to the North surrendering right away
It caused health and environment problems
There were no effects
52
Which statement reflects MLK’s view on African Americans fighting in the Vietnam War?
He believed African Americans should be apart of the draft
He did not agree w/ them fighting since they weren't treated right at home
He believed if they fought in the war it would help earn them right at home
He respected African Americans who fought for the US in Vietnam
53
Which of the following is NOT an example of de jure segregation?
A voter literacy test given to African Americans in the South
Poll Tax
Jim Crow laws
A concentration of Urban African Americans in slum areas
54
What did President Dwight D. Eisenhower do in order to stop this event from happening in Little Rock Arkansas?
Sent United States Army troops to enforce school integration.
Transferred white students to a new public high school.
Proposed legislation in support of school integration
Ordered the closing of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.
55
How did WW2 ending impact the start of the Cold War?
it didn't effect the cold war at all
in stopped nuclear war
alientated Soviet Union against other major powers
All European countries worked together after WW2
56
Pres Nixon didn’t have Congress approval to complete secret bombing raids in Cambodia. Eventually resulted in what?
lead to the fall of Dien Bien Phu
strategic hamlet program reduced amount of communist in the South Vietnam.
public outcry against the war furthered Americans' distrust in the gov.
destruction of the Ho Chi Minh Trial which gave U.S. troops the upper hand.
57
What was the impact of the Watergate Scandal and the publication of the Pentagon papers on America?
There no was no impact
Many believed the press shouldn't publish docs. that incrimintate people
Many felt more connected to the Government
It led to an increaed distrust of the American Government
58
How did Emmett Till’s murder lead to more rights for African Americans?
inspired Rosa Parks to refuse to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery
was a symbol of America's racial injustice and pushed for racial equality.
inspired Civil Rights Movement to spread into segregated states up north
His death led to the immediate passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
59
What impact did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 have on the United States?
It lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years old.
state governments more power in overseeing elections.
increase voter registration for African Americans and other minoritygroups.
All of the above
60
What did the Immigration and Natonallity Act of 1965 do?
Grants Presidential authority to deny citizenship to anyone seen as threat
Quota system for the # of certain nationalities that could be a US Citizen
Allowed for Canadians to gain dual citizenship from both Canada and US
Eliminated the national origins quota system

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