Vocabulary
Presidents
Nixon
1970's-1980's
Mix
100

What is a combination of stagnant economic growth and high inflation.

Stagflation

100
The 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974, when he became the only president to resign the office. Also, from the Republican party.
Who is Richard Nixon.
100
The Republican Party's strategy of gaining political support or winning elections in the Southern section of the country by appealing to racism against African Americans.
What is the Southern Strategy.
100

Why did the voters want a change from Richard Nixon when electing a president?

Tired of scandals and government distrust

100
What president almost got impeached, but resigned instead?
Who is Nixon.
200
A persistent inflation combined with stagnant consumer demand and relatively high unemployment.
What is Stagflation.
200

Who was liberal Hollywood actor that switched to a staunchly conservative President.

Who is Ronald Reagan.

200
Economic theory that lower taxes will boos the economy as businesses and individuals invest their money, thereby creating higher tax revenue.
What is Supply-Side Economics.
200

Who said, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall." leading to the beginning of the end of the Cold War.

Ronald Reagan in the Berlin Wall speech.

200
What president was in office during the Iran Hostage Crisis?
Who is Jimmy Carter.
300

President Jimmy Carter identified a "crisis of __________" within the American spirit during his 1979 speech.

confidence

300

An American politician who served as the 39th President of the United States (1977–1981) and was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, the only U.S. President to have received the Prize after leaving office. Also, from the Democratic party.

Who is Jimmy Carter.

300

Who was known as "Deep Throat"?

FBI Asst Director Michael Felt
300

A diplomatic crisis between Iran and the United States. Fifty-two Americans were held hostage for 444 days (November 4, 1979 to January 20, 1981), after a group of Islamist students and militants supporting the Iranian Revolution took over the American Embassy in Tehran.  ***Daily Double***

What is the Iran Hostage Crisis.

300

Who is the best DJ known through all of Cochise County?  **Daily Double**

DJ Jazzy Steve

400
A person who generally believes the government should take an active role in the economy and in social programs but that the government should not dictate social behavior.
What is Liberals.
400
Was the 40th President of the United States (1981–1989) Before that, he was the 33rd Governor of California (1967–1975), and a radio, film and television actor. Also, from the Republican party.
Who is Ronald Reagan.
400
A political scandal that occurred in the United States in the 1970s as a result of the June 17, 1972, break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., and the Nixon administration's attempted cover-up of its involvement. Overall ended up in Nixon resigning.
What is the Watergate Scandal.
400

Who was known as the "Great Communicator"?

Ronald Reagan

400
A combination of monetarism and supply-side economics. Encouraged the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates high, and asked Congress to pass a massive tax cut.
What is Reaganomics.
500
A person who believes the government power, particularly in the economy, should be limited in order to maximize individual freedom.
What is Conservative.
500

What was the order given to the Clone Troopers to destroy the Jedi, in episode III.

Execute Order 66

500

What is known as worse than the crime?

"The Cover-up" of the crime.

500

Who is Luke Skywalkers mother?

***Daily Triple***

Padme Amidala

500

What does the "TIE" mean in the star wars vehicle known as the TIE Fighter?

Twin Ion Engine

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