Kennedy/Johnson
In a televised debate between ___________ and _____________, this candidate won because of his good looks and poise
Who is Kennedy/Nixon, Kennedy?
This economic theory is what Reagonomics is based on
What is Supply-Side Economics?
Which of these founding ideals refers to the chance for individuals to pursue their hopes and dreams for a better life?
What is opportunity?
Which of these founding ideals refers to the ideal situation in which all people are treated the same way and valued fairly?
What is equality?
Which of these founding ideals refers to a system of government founded on a simple principle that the power to rule derives from the consent of the governed?
What is democracy?
The ________________ refers to Johnson's social welfare policies passed during his presidency
What is the Great Society?
What was the outcome of the Watergate Scandal?
What is Nixon's resignation?
What was the U.S.'s foreign policy stance prior to WWII?
What is isolationist?
What year was Pearl Harbor bombed?
What is 1941?
What was Bush's response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks?
What is the invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq?
This president passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Who is LBJ?
President Nixon invoked __________ during the Watergate scandal in order to avoid turning over tapes of Oval Office conversations.
What is executive privilege?
Which of these groups was targeted by White mobs in the Zoot Suit Riots?
What is Mexican Americans?
In response to events like the Berlin Airlift and growing aggression by the Soviet Union, this organization was created in 1949 to provide "collective security" to its members.
What is NATO?
What is New York and D.C.?
This event is considered to be the closest the U.S. and U.S.S.R ever came to nuclear conflict
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
In the 1970s and 1980s, ________________________ emerged as a political movement. It was comprised of evangelical Christian organizations and other groups who worked for conservative causes. One of their greatest achievements was the election of Ronald Reagan.
What country were the men from the 442nd Regimental Combat team from?
What is Japan?
Who were the first all-African-American fighter pilot squadron in WWII
Who are the Tuskegee Airmen?
In 1978 the murder of Harvey Milk in San Francisco sparked awareness and support for which of the following movements?
What is the Gay Liberation Front?
The _____________ was a series of papers published by the New York Times that revealed that LBJ and his administration were not being honest with the American public about U.S. involvement in vietnam
What is the Pentagon Papers?
Modern Republican presidents believe the __________ government should hold LESS power, while the __________ governments should hold MORE
What is federal/state?
In 1979, in respose to continued United States support to the Shah of Iran, Iranian students did which of the following?
What is hold Americans in Iran hostage? (Iranian Hostage Crisis)
________ segregation is segregation BY LAW
What is de jure?
_________ segregation is segregation by PRACTICE
What is de facto?