1974- 2001 Quiz ( 36 points)

1. 1974- 2001 Quiz (36 points) Which of the following best describes Richards Nixon’s New Federalism policy? a. Increasing the size in the federal government b. Speeding up the civil rights movement c. Creating more entitlement programs d. Decreasing the size and influence of the federal government. 2. Which of the following best describes the foreign policy of Richard Nixon? a. Emphasized human rights b. Détente- a more flexible approach in dealing with the communist, reduced tension c. Appeasement- giving in to avoid a conflict d. Containment 3. Richard Nixon’s foreign policy resulted in which of the following events? a. Ending of the Cold War b. Increased tension between USSR and USA c. S.A.L.T I treaty d. Continued to isolation of China

2. 1974- 2001 Quiz 4. What was the result of the Watergate Scandal? a. Nixon resigned from office and later was sentenced to prison b. Nixon stayed in office and finished out his term c. Nixon resigned from office and was later pardoned 5. Select the most accurate description of Jimmy Carter’s Presidency. a. A struggling economy and a lack of confidence b. A booming economy c. Increase in American influence abroad d. Less dependency on foreign oil. 6. Jimmy Carter’s cold war policy was based on which of the following ideas? a. Real Politik b. Restoring American strength c. Advancing human rights and a breakdown of Detente d. Brinksmanship in handling all threats

3. 1974- 2001 Quiz 7. Select the most correct definition of Reaganomics. a. Economic policy that focused on increased government spending and tax increases b. Economic policy that focused on large tax cuts to promote investment c. Economic policy that increases the number of federal entitlement programs d. Economic policy that focused on increasing the number of government jobs 8. Of the following groups of people who would lest likely join the conservative coalition? a. The middle class b. The Moral Majority c. Business leaders d. Pro choice advocates 9. Economic and bureaucratic restructuring in the in the USSR. a. Perestroika b. Glasnost c. INF d. SDI

4. 1974- 2001 Quiz 10. Gorbachev’s policy of freedom of speech and openness. a. Perestroika b. Glasnost c. INF d. SDI 11. According to Ronald Reagan, “During this current crisis. . . a. People need to put their trust in the Government.” b. Government is not the problem, Government is the Solution.” c. People must trust the federal government.” d. Government is not the solution to your problems, Government is the problem.” 12. The Iranian-Contra Scandal can best be described as the Reagan administration’s . . . a. Secret sales of weapons to the Iranians in exchange for hostages and $ that later went to the Contras in Nicaragua b. Secret sales of weapons to the Contras in exchange for help in freeing the American hostages from Iran. c. 52 American hostages held by Iranian students

5. 1974- 2001 Quiz 13. When Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait the U.S. responded by. . . a. Invading and overthrowing Saddam Hussein b. Creating tough economic sanctions c. Selling weapons to the Saudi Arabian government d. Leading a U.N. coalition in the liberation of Kuwait 14. “It’s the economy stupid.” was the campaign slogan for which president? a. Carter b. Reagan c. George H. W. Bush d. Clinton 15. When the Serbians attempted to ethnically cleanse Kosovo of ethnic Albanians, the Clinton Administrationresponded by. . . a. Leading N.A.T.O. forces in an air war against the Serbs without Congressional support b. Ordering the Invasion Serbia c. Doing nothing because Clinton could not gain Congressional support d. Leading the N.A.T.O forces with congressional support

6. 1974- 2001 Quiz 16. Which of the following is an accurate description of Clinton’s presidency? a. Strong economy with a surplus but he was impeached because of his affair. b. Weak economy and a lack of confidence in his leadership. c. Strong Economy with a surplus but he was impeached because of perjury. d. Strong Economy with a surplus but he was impeached and removed from office. 17. Which is true regarding the presidential elections of 2000? a. George W. Bush won the popular vote b. George W. Bush lost Florida but still won the election. c. The democrats demanded a manual recount in Ohio. d. The Supreme court ruled in favor of stopping the manual recount allow Bush to win. 18. Who was responsible for the attacks on Sept. 11th 2001 a. Al Qaeda b. Iraq c. Domestic Terrorist d. Still unknown

7. Quotes: Determine which presidents made each statement. 19. “I am not a crook.” __________________ 20. “It is a crisis of confidence.” ___________________ 21. “I hear you, The rest of the world hears you, and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon." _____________________ 22. “The problem is not that people are taxed too little, the problem is that government spends too much.” ____________________ 23. “It can go on and on, or someone must write 'The End' to it. I have concluded that only I can do that. And if I can, I must pardon him.” ______________________

8. Associations 1974- 1988 (6 points- ½ point each) Richard Nixon (1969-1974) b. Gerald Ford (1974-1975) c. Jimmy Carter (1976-1980) d. Ronald Reagan (1981-1988) 24. Challenger explosion _________________25. Camp David Accords _________________ 26. HIV/Aids identified _________________ 27.Long Gas lines ________________ 28. Pardon ________________________ 29. Iran-Contra scandal ______________ 30. Watergate ____________________ 31. Trickle down economics _____________ 32. Stop Busing ___________________ 33. Star Wars (S.D.I) _________________ 34. Iranian hostage crisis ___________35. 3 mile island ____________________

9. Associations 1989- 2008 (7 points ½ point each) G.H.W Bush (1989- 1992) b. Bill Clinton (1993-2000) c. GW. Bush (2001- 2008) 36. Surplus ______________37. Sept. 11th2001 _______________ 38. Tiananmen square__________ 39. Hurricane Katrina _____________ 40. NAFTA _________________41. NATO war against Serbia ______________ 42. Columbine high school ____________ 43. struggle of Florida ______________ 44. Persian Gulf War _________________ 45. Oklahoma City Bombing __________ 46. Collapse of the USSR _____________48. The Berlin Wall Falls ______________ 49. Impeachment for perjury ___________ 50.war on terror (Iraq/Afghanistan)_________