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- 1. Multiple Choice
What are the defining characteristics of the 1970s-1990s?
Normalization of relations with Soviet Union and China, conflict in Middle East, OPEC oil embargo, energy crisis, seeking alternative energy sources.
Communism, containment, arms race, Red Scare, Space Race
Increased participation of minorities in the political process, Protests, Boycotts, Marches, Desegregation, Integration, Struggle for equality, due process strengthened.
Pearl Harbor, Navajo Code Talkers, Women working in factories, Atomic bombs, internment camps, concentration camps
- 2. Multiple Choice
What happened to relations with communist USSR and China?
They hated each other more
They “normalized,” became friendlier.
They fought in battle
The invaded each other
- 3. Multiple Choice
What organization placed an embargo on the US which then disrupted the oil trade and caused oil shortages and long gas lines?
NAACP
HUAC
OPEC
WAC
- 4. Multiple Choice
What peace treaty did President Carter negotiate in order to end the conflict between Israel and Egypt?
United Nations
War Powers Act
Camp David Accords
NATO
- 5. Multiple Choice
Who was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court?
Dolores Huerta
Jane Adams
Susan B. Anthony
Sandra Day O’Conner
- 6. Multiple Choice
During what event did the Reagan administration secretly sell weapons to Iran in order to support rebels in Nicaragua?
Iran Contra Affair
Camp David Accords
Iran Hostage Crisis
9/11
- 7. Multiple Choice
During what event were 52 US diplomates kidnapped from the embassy in Iran by Iranian revolutionaries?
Iran Contra Affair
Camp David Accords
Iran Hostage Crisis
NAACP
- 8. Multiple Choice
What agreement dismantled trade barriers between US, Canada, and Mexico, making trade easier?
League of Nations
U.N.
NATO
NAFTA
- 9. Multiple Choice
Why did people leave the Rust Belt to move to the Sun Belt?
The cities closed in the north. People went looking for homes.
The steel mills closed in the north. People went looking for jobs.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which two political scandals led to Americans having decreased confidence in their government and leaders?
Teapot Dome Scandal and Clinton's Impeachment
Vietnam War and Watergate
Watergate and Clinton’s Impeachment
U.N. and League of Nations
- 11. Multiple Choice
Why is 1991 significant?
Pearl Harbor
End of the Cold War
Sputnik
MLK Assassinated
- 12. Multiple Choice
As a result of the OPEC oil embargo and energy crisis of the 1970s, what did the US begin to seek?
New Resources
New Markets
Other territories
Alternative energy sources to protect the environment
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