What is an example of one way political rights were expanded during the 1960's?

Ratification of the 26th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

The event described in the passage marked the end of the Vietnam War and directly led to the —

Communist takeover of South Vietnam

What is one way President Nixon changed the U.S. military strategy in Vietnam?

Transferred greater responsibility to S. Vietnam troops

According to Nixon, what is the view of the majority of Americansabout intervention in Vietnam?

Supportedthe president’s policies in regards to the war.

Silent Spring (1962) detailed effects of pesticides. How does it reflect the 1960's culture?

Exemplified individuals and groups social change actions

One result of the described art movement was —

Increased awareness of Mexican heritage

What is an example of public reaction to the policies of the Johnson administration?

Voices concern for lack of an official declaration of war

Why have presidents since 1973 disagreed with the War Powers Act passed by Congress?

Unconstitutional b/c restricts presidential power in combat

Which factor contributed to the changing attitudes of the public about involvement in Vietnam?

Graphic coverage by television news

Which of the following led to passage of the mentioned constitutional amendment?

Drafted men could not vote so college campuses protested.

How did the Supreme Court decision in Tinker v. Des Moines affect schools?

Protected the rights of free expression for students

Which of the following is the best title for the information in the box?

Impacts of Cold War Defense Spending

How did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution in 1964 affect the powers of thepresident?

Provided prez with Congress support for acts of war

Which social issue facing Americans at the time is reflected in the lyrics?

Large segment of the public against the Vietnam War.

Which of the following events is in correct chronological order?

1) Kennedy killed 2) Johnson elected 3) Tet Offensive

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1
What is an example of one way political rights were expanded during the 1960's?
Enactment of the Equal Pay Act of 1963
Passage of the Title IX of the Education Amendments Act
Ratification of the 26th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
Creation of affirmative action policies
2
The event described in the passage marked the end of the Vietnam War and directly led to the —
Passage of the 26th Amendment
Capture of many American diplomats
Communist takeover of South Vietnam
Successful election of Gerald Ford
3
Which year did the United States land an astronaut on the surface of the Moon?
1967
1963
1969
1965
4
Who am I?
Vernon Baker
Audie Murphy
Roy Benavidez
Juan Seguin, Jr.
5
What is one way President Nixon changed the U.S. military strategy in Vietnam?
Transferred greater responsibility to S. Vietnam troops
Deployed increased numbers of American troops in Vietnam.
Refocusedwar effort on winning hearts & minds of Vietnamese
Negotiateddivision of American control into N and S Vietnam
6
According to Nixon, what is the view of the majority of Americansabout intervention in Vietnam?
Wantedthe protestors to stop opposing the war.
Votedfor candidates who supported a continued intervention.
Supportedthe president’s policies in regards to the war.
Opposedthe war and showed their opposition by protesting.
7
Silent Spring (1962) detailed effects of pesticides. How does it reflect the 1960's culture?
Exemplified a nonfiction genre of Vietnam War protest
Exemplified individuals and groups social change actions
Demonstrated a growing distrust of political leaders
Illustrated the Middle Class frustration of the Beat Gen
8
A defining event of the 1960's in the U.S. was —
Resignation of Richard Nixon
Korean War
Vietnam War
Launch of Sputnik
9
One result of the described art movement was —
Extended legal protections for Mexican immigrants
Growth of beautification projects in U.S. cities
Expansion of the use of Spanish in urban areas
Increased awareness of Mexican heritage
10
What is an example of public reaction to the policies of the Johnson administration?
States objections to sending additional troops to S. Vietnam
Voices concern for lack of an official declaration of war
Expressess kepticism about government reports about the war.
Declared support for expansion of military in Vietnam
11
Why have presidents since 1973 disagreed with the War Powers Act passed by Congress?
Unfair for Congress to financially control the military.
Unconstitutional b/c restricts presidential power in combat
Not necessary unless Congress has declared war.
Considered it an attempt to embarrass the president.
12
According to President Johnson, why was U.S. military involvement in Vietnam justified?
"Big Stick" Diplomacy
Domino Theory
Monroe Doctrine
Eisenhower Doctrine
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Which factor contributed to the changing attitudes of the public about involvement in Vietnam?
Graphic coverage by television news
Propaganda films by antiwar protestors
Reelection of Lyndon Johnson
Passage of the War Powers Act
14
What event is being described?
Domino Theory
Tet Offensive
Geneva Convention
Gulf of Tonkin Incident
15
Which of the following led to passage of the mentioned constitutional amendment?
Drafted men could not vote so college campuses protested.
Business leaders wanted the law to hire registered voters.
Veterans could not protest, sparking anti-war protests.
Only voting men who were eligible for the draft could vote.
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How did the Supreme Court decision in Tinker v. Des Moines affect schools?
Required colleges to not consider race an admission factor
Protected the rights of free expression for students
Permitted school administrators to conduct student searches
Allowed dress code requirements for students
17
Which of the following is the best title for the information in the box?
Results of Protectionist Policies
Impacts of Cold War Defense Spending
Causes of Space Exploration
Effects of Great Society Programs
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How did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution in 1964 affect the powers of thepresident?
Allowed prez to form a special department to deal with war
Required prez to seek international agreement before war
Provided prez with Congress support for acts of war
Forced president to get Congress approval on all war efforts
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Which social issue facing Americans at the time is reflected in the lyrics?
Large segment of the public against the Vietnam War.
Concerned the Prez lacked power to win the Vietnam War
Desired equal opportunities regardless of race or gender
Frustration w/ other nations who weren't defending democracy
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Which of the following events is in correct chronological order?
1) Kennedy killed 2) Landing on the Moon 3) Johnson elected
1) Kennedy killed 2) Johnson elected 3) Tet Offensive
1) Tet Offensive 2) Land on Moon 3) Kennedy killed
1) Tet Offensive 2) Kennedy killed 3) Johnson elected

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