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This policy created by Kennan towards the Soviet Union during the Cold War is aimed at stopping the spread of communism.
What is containment?
100
How did Rock N Roll start? How did it change in the 50s?
It stemmed from jazz and blues, which was mainly part of black culture, and was adapted for mainstream culture by people like Elvis.
100
This is how the invasion of Cambodia was perceived by protesters of the Vietnam War.
What is an expansion of the war.
100
The Oklahoma City bombings were a result of...
Anti-government protest.
100
What did Clinton believe NAFTA would do for the US?
Promote economic growth.
200
This occurred when the USSR cut all rail and road access into the city of Berlin. It brought supplies to the people of West Berlin.
What is the Berlin Airlift.
200
This organization is in charge of maintaining global stability.
What is the United Nations, or U.N.
200
This is the perception young people had of LBJ's involvement in the Vietnam War.
Young people were less likely to support the war, because they were the ones being drafted.
200
Al-Qaeda formed after which event?
Afghanistan's war with the USSR.
200
What did critics believe about NAFTA?
There was potential for job loss, wage cuts, and environmental damage.
300
This is how the Cuban Missile Crisis change US-Soviet Union?
What is a direct line of communication is installed.
300
This legislation gave returning servicemen the ability to go to college and get a Bachelor's degree.
What is the GI Bill of Rights.
300
What was the cause of the Kent State shootings (Think Big Picture)?
The war in Vietnam.
300
This contributed to fears of terrorists gaining nuclear arms.
What is the collapse of the Soviet Union.
300
Why did many Americans support Clinton, even after his scandal?
The economy was very successful.
400
The establishment of NASA was most influenced by this.
What is the launching of Sputnik.
400
Why was Clinton not booted from office after his impeachment trial.
It was not a "high crime" or misdemeanor.
400
What is Vietnam Syndrome?
It is a condition where the US didn't want to get involved in conflict with other countries following the Vietnam War (unless it was necessary).
400
This is why the US went to war in Afghanistan.
To capture Osama Bin Laden following his involvement in the attacks on 9/11.
400
What word best defines W. Bush's economic philosophy?
Deregulation!
500
The discussion of the Domino Theory was mostly focused on this region in the world.
What is Asia.
500
This is the court case that protected the freedom of speech for the accused.
What is Miranda v. Arizona.
500
How did Vietnam Syndrome affect.... Government Power Foreign Policy Public Opinion? Answer ONE!
Answers vary!
500
Who supplied weapons to Osama Bin Laden during the 1980s?
The U.S.
500
What has been a result of the tax cuts from Reagan to Bush's administration that has concerned the political left?
The gap between the rich and the poor has grown.