Civil Rights Movement
Who delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech?
MLK JR.
What was the main goal of containment?
stop the spread of communism
Why was Gerald Ford controversial?
Pardoned Richard Nixon
What was Watergate?
Political scandal involving a cover-up
What does WIN stand for?
Whip Inflation Now
Which law ended segregation in public places?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
What did the Domino Theory suggest?
Communism would spread from nation to nation
What major problem caused long gas lines during Carter's presidency?
Energy Crisis
What happened to Richard Nixon because of Watergate?
Resigned from Presidency
What was the main goal of Lyndon Johnson's Great Society?
Eliminate poverty and racial injustice
What was the purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
protect voting rights for African Americans
Which event increased U.S. involvement in Vietnam?
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
How long were Americans held hostage in Iran?
444 days
What was the divide between television reportings and Nixon's administrations official statements known as?
credibility gap
What was Reaganomics?
Lower taxes and reduced regulation
Which President signed into affect the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
LBJ
What was the Tet Offensive?
A surprise attack by North Vietnam
Which achievement is most associated with Jimmy Carter? (peach agreement)
Camp David Accords
What did the Pentagon Papers reveal?
Government secrecy about Vietnam
Which scandal occurred during Reagan's presidency?
Iran-Contra Affair
How did Malcolm X's philosophy differ from MLK's?
Malcolm X emphasized Black nationalism and self-defense, while MLK promoted nonviolent protest.
Why did many Americans begin to oppose the Vietnam War?
Television coverage and rising casualties made many question government claims about the war.
What economic issue plagued Carter and Fords Presidencies throughout the 1970's?
stagflation
What event marked the end of the Vietnam War?
Fall of Saigon
Which president is most associated with the end of the Cold War?
Reagan- Fall of Berlin Wall