Reagan
Nixon
G.W. (Jr.) Bush/ George H.W. Bush
Miscellaneous
Clinton
100
What does the Moral Majority, Heritage Foundation, and National Rifle Association have in common? A)They represented a resurgence of conservatism in America B) They believed evolution was the most correct theory to teach in schools C) They were united in the opposition of prayer in schools D) All of them were proud gun owners
What is A)They represented a resurgence of conservatism in America
100
What can be seen as a negative result to the US economy from OPEC's actions in the 1970s? A) High unemployment B) More expensive cars C) Oil embargoes D) High tariffs
What is A) High unemployment.
100
In 1990 the passing of the American with Disabilities Act improved the conditions for disabled Americans by: A)Giving them a hot free meal everyday B) Giving Veterans jobs in the oil fields C)Assigning a wheelchair to every disabled American D)Mandating easier access to employment and public facilities
What is D)Mandating easier access to employment and public facilities
100
The US government allowed the Shah of Iran into the US after his exile in 1979 led to which consequence(Carter Administration): A) Soviets entered China B) Israel became better friends with the US C)Revolutionaries kidnapped a group of US citizens in Iran
What is C)Revolutionaries kidnapped a group of US citizens in Iran
100
Pres. Bill Clinton supported the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) mainly to: A)Reestablish trade with Europe B) Restrict the drug cartel's movements C) Establish healthy trade between the North American nations
What is C) Establish healthy trade between the North American nations.
200
Choose the action which Ronald Reagan supported to achieve economic growth: A) Cut defense spending B) Increase social welfare programs C) Give the Hershey's CEO a million dollars D) Lower taxes on corporations and individuals
What is D) Lower taxes on corporations and individuals.
200
Nixon was impeached and removed from office? True or false?
What is False
200
The Supreme court played in an important role in the final outcome of the 2000 election between which two candidates?
What is George W. Bush and Al Gore
200
The conflicts of the Persian Gulf War and the Balkan Crisis in the 90s indicated what about the foreign policy goals of American leaders? A) They wished to accrue more oil from the Middle East B) They want to help maintain peace and stop oppression around the world C) They felt America should be the only country that should intervene in foreign affairs D) Sending troops overseas is a great boost for the economy
What is B) They want to help maintain peace and stop oppression around the world
200
Who was Clinton's second in command? (Vice President)
What is Al Gore.
300
Increased defensive strength will discourage aggression by others, would be a statement by a supporter of which President? (Hint: very conservative and president from 1981-1989)
What is Ronald Reagan.
300
What correlation do the terms Teapot Dome, Watergate, Iran Contra have in common? A) congressional bills B) Presidential scandals C) Constitutional laws D) Wars
What is B) Presidential scandals
300
The passing of the Executive Order 9066 in 1942 and USA Patriot Act of 2001 have shown that the US federal government can what? A) Negotiate armistices with foreign countries B) Successfully fix a deficit in spending C) Limit individual rights in times of national emergency D) Give support to ally countries
What is C) Limit individual rights in times of national emergency
300
What were the Camp David Accords meant to establish, headed by Jimmy Carter?
What is establish peace in the Middle East. (between Israeli and Arab forces)
300
How did New Orleans' geographical features (surrounded by bodies of water, bowl-like shape, and is several feet below sea level at its lowest points) affect the post- Hurricane Katrina landscape? A) Mud slides trapped residents in their homes B) Everyone evacuated slowly C) Storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke D) None of this mattered
What is C) Storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke
400
In the Iran-Contra Affair, the Reagan administration secretly sold arms to Iran (supported terrorism) and then turned around to support the "contra" rebels in which country?
What is Nicaragua.
400
What steps did Nixon take to reestablish ties with China?(Pick 2) A) Visited mainland China B) Renormalized relations with the détente plan C) send oil to China D) Establish a student exchange program
What is A) Visited mainland China B) Renormalized relations with the détente plan
400
George H.W. Bush(senior) assured the flow of Middle East oil to United States and its allies by committing US troops to what War? (Hint: Saudi Arabia geography)
What is the Persian Gulf War.
400
The US oil and gas industries were damaged significantly, can be seen as an important effect on the American Economy as a result of Hurricane Katrina? True or False?
What is True
400
Elected officials face greater scrutiny of their personal lives, is a statement reflecting the impeachment of which official in the Clinton administration?
What is President Bill Clinton
500
In what ways were the Heritage Foundation, the Moral Majority, and the National Rifle Association similar?
What is they represented a resurgence of conservatism in America.
500
What was the major goal with Nixon's détente plan? (Hint: it deals with the country who started The Red Scare)
What is reduce tensions with the Soviet Union.
500
"Troops deployed to Afghanistan" would be a headline describing a response to which terrorist attacks in the George W. Bush administration?
What is the attacks on September 11,2001.
500
Which nation was liberated as a result of the Persian Gulf War?
What is Kuwait
500
The crisis in the Balkans was fought between which two groups? A) Bosnians and Serbs B) Croats and China C) Russians and Yugoslavia D) US and Kuwait
What is A) Bosnians and Serbs
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