Chapter 13 US History
Why did Norma McCorvey choose Texas to have an abortion in 1969?
Abortion was legal in Texas in cases of rape and incest; however, McCorvey lied about her situation - Supreme Court Case Roe v. Wade: Summary, Decision & Impact on Abortion
Why was Carter able to beat Ford in the 1976 election?
Americans were frustrated by the conservative approach to politics, and wanted change. - Gerald Ford: Biography, Presidency & Facts
Which individual was NOT involved in the Watergate Scandal?
Archibald Cox - The Watergate Scandal & President Nixon: Investigation & Resignation
According to the ruling from U.S. v. Nixon, which of the following is a President able to do?
Be unable to use executive privilege in order to withhold evidence from a criminal investigation - The Watergate Scandal & President Nixon: Investigation & Resignation
Why did Nixon engage in triangular diplomacy?
Because he wanted to decrease tensions between the world's largest nuclear superpowers. - Foreign Policies of President Nixon: Vietnamization & Detente
Why did Nixon attempt to use his powers to prevent the Pentagon Papers from being leaked to the public?
Because the Pentagon Papers contained sensitive information about America's involvement in the war in Vietnam. - The Watergate Scandal & President Nixon: Investigation & Resignation
How did the Watergate scandal receive its name?
Because the headquarters of the Democratic Party at the Watergate office complex was broken into at Nixon's behalf. - The Watergate Scandal & President Nixon: Investigation & Resignation
How did the American intervention in the Yom Kippur War and the devaluation of the dollar differ in their impact on the U.S. relationship with OPEC countries?
Both of these events caused significant negative tensions between OPEC countries and the U.S. - Conflict in the Middle East: OPEC's 1970s Oil Embargo & Its Impact
What did the President call the protesters who were demonstrating on campuses across the nation?
Bums. - Summary of the Kent State Shooting of 1970
Why was Ronald Reagan able to beat Carter in a landslide victory in the 1980 presidential election?
Carter was unpopular mainly due to his domestic failures - Jimmy Carter as President: Election, Foreign Policy & Accomplishments
What was the main goal of OPEC?
Controlling the price of oil in the international community. - Conflict in the Middle East: OPEC's 1970s Oil Embargo & Its Impact
Which of the following was NOT a goal of the right-to-life movement to limit abortions in some states?
Criminal prosecution of women who seek abortions - Supreme Court Case Roe v. Wade: Summary, Decision & Impact on Abortion
How did Ford attempt to jump start the economy?
Eventually, high inflation ushered in a devastating recession, which led to further unemployment. The inflation and high unemployment rate became known as 'stagflation.' Ford's only solution was to approve tax cuts, price controls and higher unemployment benefits to jump-start the economy. - Gerald Ford: Biography, Presidency & Facts
In deciding Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court stipulated that a woman had the right to an abortion up until what point?
Fetal viability - Supreme Court Case Roe v. Wade: Summary, Decision & Impact on Abortion
Which of the following is an often-used criticism of Ford?
He has a poor understanding of foreign policy, which is why he handled the crisis in the Middle East badly. - Gerald Ford: Biography, Presidency & Facts
How did President Richard Nixon's political career end?
He resigned. - The Watergate Scandal & President Nixon: Investigation & Resignation
How was Carter different from most Democrats during his administration?
He was more conservative in foreign and fiscal policies - Jimmy Carter as President: Election, Foreign Policy & Accomplishments
Why is Ford a unique figure in the American presidential history?
He was the only person to serve as a vice president and president without being elected to either office. - Gerald Ford: Biography, Presidency & Facts
Carter's domestic agenda generally was considered unsuccessful because:
His economic plans were rejected by Congress - Jimmy Carter as President: Election, Foreign Policy & Accomplishments
What was the cornerstone of Carter's foreign policy?
Humanitarianism - Jimmy Carter as President: Election, Foreign Policy & Accomplishments
Which of the following events caused the 1979 energy crisis?
Iranian Revolution - Conflict in the Middle East: OPEC's 1970s Oil Embargo & Its Impact
What effect did tear gas have on the demonstrators on May 4, 1970 at Kent State?
It had no effect because it was windy. - Summary of the Kent State Shooting of 1970
What was the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the case of Roe v. Wade in 1973?
It ruled in favor of Roe, affirming the Fourteenth Amendment protected the right to privacy in personal decision making - Supreme Court Case Roe v. Wade: Summary, Decision & Impact on Abortion
Which of the following statements about the Texas district court case of Roe v. Wade is FALSE ?
McCorvey filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court in 1970 - Supreme Court Case Roe v. Wade: Summary, Decision & Impact on Abortion
Which military tactics did President Nixon employ against North Vietnam and its adherents?
Operation Linebacker II - Foreign Policies of President Nixon: Vietnamization & Detente
What action by President Ford was viewed as extremely unpopular in the United States?
Pardon of Nixon. - Gerald Ford: Biography, Presidency & Facts
What was the agreement that ended the war between the United States and North Vietnam?
Paris Peace Accords - Foreign Policies of President Nixon: Vietnamization & Detente
Which American president was credited with helping to curb the United States' energy issue as well as lowering inflation and unemployment?
President Reagan - Conflict in the Middle East: OPEC's 1970s Oil Embargo & Its Impact
What was one of the reasons why students initially protested at Kent State University?
The President's announcement of the Cambodia Incursion. - Summary of the Kent State Shooting of 1970
How did the United States attempt to combat the oil crisis?
The United States encouraged Americans to limit the amount of Christmas lights they used simply because the decorations were based on petroleum. Additionally, the United States began printing gasoline coupons that were redeemable for gas. Fortunately, those coupons were never implemented. - Conflict in the Middle East: OPEC's 1970s Oil Embargo & Its Impact
How did Vietnamization fit into the Nixon Doctrine?
The main thesis of the Nixon Doctrine was that every nation should fight for themselves, although the United States would aid its allies. - Foreign Policies of President Nixon: Vietnamization & Detente
How was Détente an important factor in Nixon's time in office?
There were decreased tensions and a period of warm relations between the Cold War powerhouses. - Foreign Policies of President Nixon: Vietnamization & Detente
How did the Camp David Accords in 1978 affect international relations?
They marked an end, albeit temporary, to the conflict between Israel and Egypt - Jimmy Carter as President: Election, Foreign Policy & Accomplishments
What did the Kent State University faculty want out of the National Guardsmen?
To allow them to talk to the students. - Summary of the Kent State Shooting of 1970
Why was the National Guard called to Kent State?
To restore order in the wake of student skirmishes with police. - Summary of the Kent State Shooting of 1970