U.S History Unit Test (The Contemporary Nation)

Which best explains how Ronald Reagan's economic message helped him win the 1980 presidential election?

In the 1950s and 1960s, women began to want jobs outside the home because of

What strategy did the National Organization for Women adopt shortly after its founding?

How did the weakening of the Soviet Union affect other nations in Europe?

A result of the Los Angeles riots was that

The actions of the Federal Reserve during President Carter's term resulted in

When President Nixon finally turned over all the Watergate tapes to the special prosecutor, the tapes

Why did President Reagan call for Soviet leader Gorbachev to "tear down" the Berlin Wall?

In 1972, Nixon became the first US president to

A result of President Carter's desire to ease tensions with China was

Who benefited most from the policies enacted by the Reagan administration?

The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 succeeded in

In May of 1970, which event increased Americans' mistrust of their government?

Why did President Reagan order the CIA to recruit the Contras?

Which best describes the Nixon administration's approach to China, the Soviet Union, and Latin America during Nixon's first term in office?

Which best describes events in Vietnam during the Ford Administration?

Which best describes President Carter's attempts to free the hostages in Iran?

The Vietnam War affected the US economy during the early 1970s by

Which best explains how President Reagan's foreign policy affected the US economy?

Why did UN coalition troops battle Iraqi forces in 1991?

Which best describes the Iran-Contra Affair?

Which did Ronald Reagan promise to do during his presidential campaign in 1980?

Many opponents of abortion today are motivated by

A major reason for US involvement in Latin America in the 1980s was to

The Senate hoped to learn from the Watergate tapes