Presidents
Why was Earth Day created?
raise awareness of environmental issues
What was the Watergate Scandal?
Nixon stealing information on his political opponents then lying about it to the American people.
What is stagflation?
Inflation and unemployment going up, and economic growth going down.
Who was credited with the end of the Cold War?
Reagan
Why was there a large distrust in the government in the 70s?
because of the scandals with presidents like Nixon and Watergate. Vietnam war creditability gap- lying about the war
What was the reaction to many Americans to the Watergate Scandal?
Americans lost confidence in our government and elected politicians.
Why was Iran Contra a scandal?
The US funneled money to the Contras but they were not allowed to.
How did Reagan fight inflation?
He cut taxes and reduced government of regulation of businesses. Businesses had more money to produce goods.
What was the purpose of detente?
to reduce tensions with Soviet Union.
What was Nixon's goal for visiting China in the early 70s?
He wanted to normalize relations with China
What was the purpose of Department of Energy?
urge Americans to develop alternative energy sources.
Who did we secretly selling weapons to in the late 80s?
We sold weapons to Iran in exchange for hostages.
What was the Community Reinvestment Act?
Help low income neighborhoods to have access to credit.
One action influenced the U.S.-Soviet signing of SALT I treaty in early 70s was Nixon
opening diplomatic relations with China
What was the Equal Rights Amendment?
preventing discrimination base on gender.
What did Ford do to Nixon when he took office?
He pardoned Nixon for being punished for the Watergate Scandal?
What made Nixon want to resign?
Congress was going to impeach him due to Watergate Scandal.
Why did gasoline prices spike during the 70s and early 80s?
Conflicts in the Middle East disrupted the distribution of oil.
Why did protestors attack the US embassy during the Iranian Revolution?
They attacked it because America helped protect the oppressive Shah.
Why is Sandra Day O' Connor significant?
She became the first woman to serve on Supreme Court.
Give an example of a person using technology that was created from the Space Race?
What happened as a result the Shah coming to the U.S.?
Iranians took Americans hostage from the U.S. embassy in their country.
The policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on theory that________________________________
broad tax cuts and financial deregulation would promote economic expansion.
What were the results of the Camp David Accords?
Peace between Israel and Egypt. Ended years of conflict.
Ultraviolet-filtering lenses and Remote medical diagnostics are technological advances that can be traced back to which industry______________
Aerospace