Vietnamization meant: |
there would be a gradual withdrawal of American troops from South Vietnam. the South Vietnamese would take greater responsibility for the fighting. |
The invasion of Laos was the first test of _____. |
total containment |
How many Americans had died in the Vietnam War by the time Nixon took office in January 1969? |
30,000 |
In response to the U.S. invasion of Cambodia, Congress _____. |
forbade the use of U.S. troops in Cambodia and Laos |
President Nixon met with Soviet premier and reached agreements on two important Cold War treaties. |
Leonid Brezhnev |
Besides issuing the oil embargo, what other things did OPEC do in 1973? |
raised the price of oil cut oil production |
An increase of currency in relation to the amount of goods available resulting in higher prices is called |
inflation |
The House Judiciary Committee issued three articles of impeachment against President Nixon. What were they? |
abuse of power obstruction of justice contempt of Congress |
This individual turned out to be the famous Deep Throat informant during the Watergate scandal. |
William Mark Felt |
Which of the following people were involved in the Watergate burglary? |
G. Gordon Liddy E. Howard Hunt |
If a person is , it means he/she is not perfect or might be prone to mistakes. |
fallible |
Two of the conditions agreed upon to bring an end to the Vietnam War were: |
Democratic elections would be held in South Vietnam. American POWs in North Vietnam would be freed. |
fell to the Communists on April 30, 1975. |
saigon |
The last leader of South Vietnam was _____. |
Duong Van Minh |
The U.S. evacuated Vietnamese _____. |
whose lives were at risk if they stayed behind |
Which of the following women was a major player in the women's liberation movement during the 1970s? |
Gloria Steinem |
In which year was the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution ratified? |
1920 |
Which of the following things have come into existence in the past thirty years that have given more rights to women in this country? |
They are entitled to equal pay for equal work They are protected by sexual harassment laws. |
The Equal Rights Amendment was originally introduced by Alice Paul in _____. |
1923 |
Which of the following women was involved with opposing the Equal Rights Amendment, working to ensure it was not ratified? |
Phyllis Schlafly |
What were two of the most controversial domestic issues facing Americans during the early part of the 1970s? |
the Supreme Court ruling of Roe. V. Wade the relaxation of immigration laws |
What are two things that helped cause a major recession in America during the early 1970s? |
stagnating economy massive Federal debt |
One gigabyte is equal to more than a kilobytes. |
million |
Which of the following were classic Vietnam War movies that came out in the '70s? |
The Deer Hunter Apocalypse Now |
What did the Immigration Act of 1965 do? |
It opened the door to almost unlimited immigration. |
Affirmative action policies were originally designed to _____. |
eliminate unfair hiring practices against minorities and women |
One of the scandals that hit the Carter administration was when his brother accepted money from . |
Libya |
Jimmy Carter was governor of what state before becoming president? |
Georgia |
The Broadcasting Network became one of the larger television networks. |
Trinity |
Which U.S. president was greatly helped by the Moral Majority in getting elected? |
Ronald Reagan |
This Christian organization placed an emphasis on communal living and self-sacrifice. |
Children of God |
atheistic |
not believing in the existence of God or other supernatural beings |
methodology |
the approach or organization used to adhere to a principle |
evangelical |
a Christian who emphasizes a belief in the Bible and salvation |
What nation stepped in to help mediate an end to the Iranian hostage crisis? |
Algeria |
Why would Congress not ratify the SALT II treaty? |
Russian combat troops were found in Cuba. The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. |
Iran's Shah was a big ally of the United States. |
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi |
What right did the U.S. retain when it gave the Panama Canal away? |
the right to protect the canal |
According to the lesson, which U.S. President opened up diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China? |
Richard Nixon |
What event severely weakened the U.S. economy in 1973? |
the OPEC oil embargo |
Richard Nixon was first elected president in and resigned in . |
1968 1974 |
What were two things that greatly helped the women's rights movement during the 1960s? |
The Feminine Mystique Title VII of the Civil Rights Act |
Which best explains why President Nixon decide to bomb, and then invade, Cambodia? |
to destroy Communist strongholds and strengthen South Vietnam |
The Papers revealed that few government officials felt the war in Vietnam was winnable. |
Pentagon |
How many states ended up ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment? |
35 |
Bangladesh became a nation. |
Indo-Pakistani War |
Nuclear arsenals were greatly reduced. |
SALT II talks |
Israel fought against Egypt and Syria. |
Yom Kippur War |
Egypt and Israel agreed to a treaty. |
Camp David Accords |
American hostages were taken following this. |
Iranian Revolution |