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- 1. Multiple Choice
What caused the economy to stagnate during the early 1970s?
The Cold War ended
Oil prices increased dramatically
The amount of exports decreased
The amount of jobs decreased
- 2. Multiple Choice
What was Rachel Carson's Silent Spring book about?
the women's rights movement
the Vietnam War
the environment
the meatpacking industry
- 3. Multiple Choice
What was the worst or most damaging evidence against President Nixon during the Watergate Scandal?
Nixon refused to testify in his defense
Men testified about his direct involvement
He physically bugged the offices of the Democratic Party
Discovery of tapes that connected him to a cover up of the scandal
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which terrorist organization was responsible for the September 11, 2001 attacks?
ISIS
Hezbollah
IRA
Al-Qaeda
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which countries came to an agreement at the Camp David Accords, hosted by US President Jimmy Carter?
Israel and Lebanon
Egypt and Syria
Iraq and Israel
Israel and Egypt
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which group was created in an effort to achieve equal rights for women?
The League of Women
Wonder Women
National Organization for Women
Equal Rights Movement
- 7. Multiple Choice
In the War Powers Resolution, limits were placed on the president's ability to send troops into battle. Congress's power expanded. This is an example of...
judicial review
checks and balances
separation of powers
rule of law
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which individual is most known for organizing an Islamic extremist terrorist group?
Saddam Hussein
Anwar Saddat
Osama Bin Laden
Gavrilo Princip
- 9. Multiple Choice
In 1998, President Bill Clinton was impeached for what reason?
for having an affair with Monica Lewinsky
for aiding in the cover up of the Watergate Scandal
for perjury and obstruction of justice
for embezzling government funding
- 10. Multiple Choice
52 Americans were held captive for 444 days by people involved in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. The hostages were released on January 20, 1981. This event was known as the _________________ and _______________ was president at the time.
Iran Hostage Crisis, Ronald Reagan
Contra Affair, Jimmy Carter
Iran Hostage Crisis, Jimmy Carter
Camp David Accords, Jimmy Carter
- 11. Multiple Choice
This president is known for helping to aid the United States's relationship with China.
Carter
Ford
Clinton
Nixon
- 12. Multiple Choice
The election of 2008 was historic for what reason?
a female was nominated for the vice president position for the first time
there was a tie in the nomination of a Republican candidate
the first African American president was elected into office
A candidate who did not receive a majority of the vote won the presidential election
- 13. Multiple Choice
Why did Gerald Ford's popularity decrease so dramatically?
He had pardoned Nixon for the crimes he may have committed during the Watergate Scandal
He chose a person of the opposing party as his vice president
He would not allow any more investigations into the Watergate Scandal
He wanted to continue the Vietnam War
- 14. Multiple Choice
What was the impact of the Watergate Scandal?
Nixon was impeached and declared not guilty
Nixon was impeached and declared guilty
Nixon resigned
Nixon ran for reelection and won
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which agency was created to help the environment?
Environmental Protection Administration
Department of Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection Agency
Homeland Security
- 16. Multiple Choice
The Supreme Court case Roe v Wade dealt with which issue?
Miranda Rights
Judicial Review
Segregation
Abortion
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