History- Test Review

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In 1969, opponents of the Vietnam War believed that US involvement was
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unjustified.
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An important part of President Nixon's domestic policy was
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pragmatism.
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A result of President Carter's desire to ease tensions with China was
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increased trade.
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The cease-fire that ended the Vietnam War stated that
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both parties had to respect South Vietnam's right to self-determination.
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Before the National Organization for Women was founded, efforts to gain equal rights for women resulted in
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few changes by either the government or employers.
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How many American soldiers died during the Vietnam War?
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more than 50,000
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What do womens' rights groups today focus on in regard to abortion?
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fighting to keep abortions legal
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President Carter's policies for increasing economic growth in America
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had a slight impact.
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In the 1950s and 1960s, women began to want jobs outside the home because of
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increasing life expectancies.
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As a result of the cuts President Ford made to government spending, unemployment
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increased.
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What did Americans experience during the oil shock of 1979?
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gas shortages
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What caused relations to deteriorate between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1979?
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The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan.
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A result of the Iranian hostage crisis was that
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the hostages were freed in 1981 after President Reagan's inauguration.
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In 1972, the Watergate break-in occurred at the offices of
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the Democratic National Committee.
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Which is a true statement about the US economic climate during the 1970s?
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Inflation and unemployment rates were high.
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How many American soldiers died during the Vietnam War?
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more than 50,000
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After peace talks between the United States and North Vietnam stalled, which occurred first?
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Communist forces invaded South Veitnam
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How did the weakening of the Soviet Union affect other nations in Europe?
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Weakened countries with communist governments
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Which did Ronald Reagan promise to do during his presidential campaign in 1980?
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Support equal rights amendments
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the Vietnam War affected the US economy during the early 1970s by
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creating stagflation
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The meaning of the Russian term glasnost in English is
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"openness"
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An example of workplace inequality would be
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women earning less than men for similar work.
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What strategy did the National Organization for Women adopt shortly after its founding?
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creating subcommittees to deal with inequality
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Why did President Reagan call for Soviet leader Gorbachev to "tear down" the Berlin Wall?
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He believed that the wall's removal would signal a new era of freedom.
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Which of the following best describes China's status during the 1980s?
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China was a communist power
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Which of the following occurred after the Berlin Wall fell?
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Much of Europe formed a single economic market.
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Many opponents of abortion today are motivated by
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religious beliefs
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A result of President Carter's desire to ease tensions with China was
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increased trade
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Which best describes Nixon's assessment of how Americans felt about the Vietnam War when he became president in 1969?
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Nixon overestimated people's support for his Vietnam policies and underestimated opposition to continuing the war.
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In May of 1970, which event increased Americans' mistrust of their government?
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the killing of four students at Kent State University
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Which best describes events in Vietnam during the Ford Administration?
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South Vietnam fell to North Veitnam
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Which best explains how Ronald Reagan's economic message helped him win the 1980 presidential election?
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Many Americans agreed with Reagan, saying that taxes needed to be increased to fund government programs.
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Based on his economic policy, President Reagan believed that most Americans would experience
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economic benefits
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Anwar al-Sadat and Menachem Begin won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978 for
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Signing the Camp David Accords