History 202 final

the video presenter (and your text & most historians) say that the Watergate scandal is less about the burglary and more about the (blank). (Fill in the blank)

The cover up of this scandal

what were the locations where planes crashed that day flown by al-Qaeda terrorists?

The pentagon, twin towers, Virginia, and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania

which candidate won the popular vote and which candidate won the electoral vote in the 2000 election?

The popular vote was won by Albert Gore and the electoral vote was a tie

What led to President Clinton becoming the 2nd President to be impeached?

The reason he was impeached was because of sexual assault accusations

Who was the Republican candidate in the 2016 election and who was the Democratic candidate in 2016?

The republican was Donald Trump and the Democratic was Hilary Clinton

What two statistics were combined to create the "Misery Index"?

The two components are the inflation rate and the unemployment rate of the misery index

By the 1996 election, was there a Federal budget deficit or balanced budget?

There was a deficit

why could crosses be seen near where President Reagan spoke? (what did they represent?)

There were crosses there in representation of people that were killed there trying to cross that wall

George W. Bush called for an invasion of Iraq in 2003 to prevent Saddam Hussein from acquiring WMD's. What are WMD's?

They are Weapons of Mass Destruction

Why did H.W. choose to stop short of occupying Baghdad according to your text?

They feared a victory by them would might encourage uprising by other countries

According to your text author, what was meant by this Fukuyama quote?

They meant that liberal democracy is the final type of government for any nation

Define or describe what the "War Powers Act" was.

They reasserted the power over foreign wars and this limited the president's ability to wage war.

Describe one way the Chinese Communist party held on to power at that time.

They restored traditional policies in place to help gain back control in the political aspect

President Clinton sent US troops to Bosnia under UN supervision for what reason(s)?

They saw that it was very hard to compete with china

What happened to W. Bush's approval ratings after the invasion of Iraq? at what level were they by 2008?

They were as low as 25% by 2008

Were Pres. Clinton's approval ratings high or low by the end of his Presidency according to your notes or text?

They were high

Were Pres. Obama's economic proposals effective or "innovative" according to your text? why or why not?

They were not really either. His stimulus package actually did very little for the economy. Obama care did very little for the republican votes and was very unpopular amongst republicans

What were the causes of the Great Recession of 2007-2008 traceable to according to your text?

This is because careless real estate speculation and a pattern of unsound mortgage lending

Define the economic term "Stagflation."

This is when is purchasing power goes down but inflation drives up prices

What was the meaning of the term "New World Order" as stated by George H.W. Bush?

This meant "Nice Cop" because as the only superpower left in the world we use or power to help others

What was the Nixon administration policy of "Detente" in foreign policy.

This referred to as a time of easing of tensions between the US and soviets

Define the term "Nixonian"

This term is related to Richard Nixon who was the 37th president of the U.S. and was famous for being associated with the Watergate scandal.

Identify who or what was the "Khmer Rouge" in Cambodia?

This was a communist political group

Describe what was the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

This was a free-trade zone between Mexico, Canada, and the U.S.

Define the "Great Recession" providing at least two points of information from your text.

This was a point in general decline economically that occurred nationally. This happened from 2007 - 2009 and the scale of the recession varied from country to country.

Give a brief description of what the goal or purpose of SDI was.

This was a strategic defense system set in place to protect from nuclear attacks against the soviet union

What was the "Y2K" bug?

This was the worry that computers would get confused turning from 1999 to 2000 and would think that it was 1900 never materialized.

Define or describe what the "Nixon Doctrine" was.

This was when the U.S. would support allies that were facing military threats though providing them with economic support rather than sending troops.

Why did Regan press for NATO's deployment of American cruise missiles to Western Europe?

To reduce the number of weapons in a stockpile

what were the burglars of Dem. headquarters at the Watergate building looking for?

To steal their stuff to help them win the election

In the conclusion of his campaign, Regan asked American TV audiences, "Are you...." (finish the quote).

"Are you better off today than you were four years ago?"

A slogan of Reagan's re-election in 1984 was, "It's (blank) in America"--fill in the blank.

"It's morning in America again"

In the Supreme Court ruling ordering Nixon to hand over the recordings, what statement about Nixon and the law was made?

"That no one Mr. President is above the law"

How many people died as a result of the 9/11 attacks?

About 3,000

The Soviet Union invaded what nation in December 1979?

Afghanistan

why did Nixon choose Ford to replace Spiro Agnew?

Agnew resigned due to corruption. He chose Ford as his replacement because Ford was popular and knew no one would be against him.

George W. Bush defeated what opponent in a very close race in the year 2000?

Al Gore

In 1994, it was announced that Reagan was suffering from what disease that would ultimately contribute to his death?

Alzheimer's disease

The repressive and tyrannical Communist government in China were challenged by pro-democracy demonstrators in Tienanmen Square China in what year?

April of 1989

Who won the 1992 election defeating the incumbent H.W. Bush?

Bill Clinton

The Committee to Reelect the President became better known by what nickname?

CREEPS

In what city did he work as a community organizer?

Chicago

Nixon refused to handover taped recordings of conversations making what claim?

Claiming executive privilege

Gerald Ford's original first birth name was what?

Leslie Lynch King, Jr

Define the terms "glasnost" + "perestroika" used by Soviet leader Mikael Gorbachev.

Perestroika is a political movement for reform for the communist party for the Soviet Union. Glasnost means openness.

Where was Carter born?

Plains, Georgia

One of the commonly cited reasons for Bush's loss was his decision to (blank) taxes--increase or decrease-- despite a promise to the contrary.

Raised

In addition to George W. Bush & Al Gore, what candidate represented the "Green Party" in the 2000 election?

Ralph Nader

TV reporters claimed that the election in 1980 was "too close to call." Was the election between Carter & Reagan close in any traditional sense?

Reagan won over 90% of the electoral vote. He won about 50% of the popular vote while Carter won 41% of the popular vote.

Reagan's economic policies were sometimes called "(blank)-ecomics" by his opponents. Fill in the blank

Reaganomics

According to Jim Baker (who worked with Reagan) did Reagan or one of Reagan's staffers come up with the line?

Regan came up with it

Explain how was George H.W. Bush's personality and leadership style different than Reagan? (Mention at least two ways)

Regan was more on the reserved side and was known for being a great communicator, whereas Bush was conservative and was uncomfortable with having to be bold.

What was the "ostensible motive" for this terrorist attack according to your text?

Revenge against the U.S. for its support of israel in the Middle East

Put the following in order from first to last: Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court Case ruling, First manned moon landing happens, Richard Nixon elected to first term as President

Richard Nixon was elected president, The first man to land on the moon, Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court Case.

What billionaire ran as a 3rd party candidate in the 1992 presidential election?

Ross Perot

Within the Soviet Union, in what year did the Baltic States declare their independence?

September of 1991

Reagan had been accused by some on the "hard right" that he was too (blank) on Communism. Fill in the blank

Soft

What was the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) of the Reagan administration better known as?

Star Wars

Reagan included the line, "Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate, Mr. Gorbachev (blank)" in a speech in front of the Berlin wall. Fill in the blank with the remainder of the line.

Tear down this wall

What state did W. serve as a governor from?

Texas

What issues were part of the reasons that lead to Pres. Clinton's impeachment?

That he was lying under the oath and for obstruction of justice

Put the following in order from first to last: Jimmy Carter elected to the presidency, Paris Peace Accords signed, Richard Nixon Resigns as President, 25th Amendment to the Constitution adopted

The 25th amendment to the constitution was adopted, Paris peace accords signed, Richard nixions resignation speech, Jimmy carter elected president

what was one complaint labor unions had against NAFTA?

The Bosnian Civil War

What US building(s) was the target of terrorist bombings on Feb. 26, 1993?

The North tower of the world trade center in NYC

Historian Alonzo Hamby called Reagan the " (blank) of the Right"--Fill in the Blank.

The Roosevelt

Where did he go to school beginning in 1943?

The U.S. naval academy

George W. Bush was the son of what other US President?

George H.W. Bush the 41st president of the U.S.

Who was Nixon's democratic opponent in the 1972 presidential election?

George McGovern

Who was the Democratic Candidate & the Republican candidate in the 2000 election?

George W. Bush was the republican and Albert Gore was the democrat.

Jimmy Carter was born in and had been governor of what state?

Georgia

What man serving as Nixon's vice president was his successor as President?

Gerald Ford

who did Carter defeat to win the 1976 Presidential election?

Gerald Ford

From what university did George W. Bush earn an MBA?

Harvard Business School

From what college did he earn his Law degree?

Harvard Law

What state is listed as Barack Obama's birthplace?

Hawaii

Describe H.W. Bush's public reaction (or demeanor) during this time period of change in Europe and the Soviet Union according to your text.

He approached these affairs conservatively, he took time and didn't rush into new things.

did Reagan favor higher or lower taxes?

He favored lower taxes

What decision by Jimmy Carter led militants to take over the US embassy in Iran?

He gave control back to Panama.

What did Carter decide to do regarding control of the Panama Canal?

He gave control back to Panama.

How did Carter signal that he was not an "imperial"president after his inauguration?

He got out of the limo he was in and proceeded to walk into the White House with no protection from the White House

What helped give Bill Clinton the nickname, the "comeback kid"

He got this nickname for finishing second place in the New Hampshire Primary in 1992

List two issues/problems that George W. Bush had in his adolescent or early adult years.

He grew up with a silver spoon in his mouth, he was a party animal in college and he had a alcohol problem

Bill Clinton won election partly by focusing "like a laser beam" on what decisive issue according to your text?

He had a "laser like beam" on the economy

What happened to the Federal budget by the end of Bill Clinton's presidency?

He had budget surpluses at the end of his presidency

Did Reagan increase or decrease spending on defense during his presidency?

He increased defense spending.

How (mention at least 2 ways) did Nixon abandon free-market economic principles in 1971 according to your text?

He issued an executive order 11615, that imposed a 90 day freeze on prices and wages in order to counter react to inflation

What was President Clinton's approval rating by the time he left the White House?

He left with a rating of 63%

Where/at what school did Bill Clinton earn his law degree and meet his wife?

He met his wife at yale and they married in 1975

what was the "single most controversial act of his presidency"?

He pardoned Nixon.

What decision did Carter make regarding those who had "dodged the draft" during Vietnam?

He pardoned them.

What was considered his biggest foreign policy success?

He paved the way for new progress to be made between the middle east that ended the long wave of hostilities between the two sides.

How did Nixon campaign in 1972 regarding what he planned for America's involvement in Vietnam? (Increase involvement, decrease, end involvement, etc...)

He promised to end involvement

In what ways did Regan respond to Soviet aggression in the following places: Poland? Central America?

He relaxed his aggression with the soviet union

When (date) and why did Nixon resign from office?

He resigned on August 8, 1974 to avoid being impeached for his involvement in the Watergate Scandal.

How did Carter respond to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan?

He responded by boycotting the summer of 1980 olympics in moscow.

What was the potential threat posed by this according to your text?

He wanted to acquire all of their assets like their oil reserves and large debt

How old was President Clinton when he was sworn in as President?

He was 46 years old

What was (identify) Richard Nixon's religious/faith background.

He was a Quaker.

Although George W. Bush won reelection in 2004, list at least 2 reasons mentioned as possibilities to explain why his popularity declined in his second term.

He was a controversial leader whose time in office filled with debt, war, and economic recession

Who was John McCord and how was he connected to this burglary?

He was a former CIA agent and one of the men who broke into the Democratic National Headquarters in the Watergate complex

Who was Mark felt and why did he pass information to the Washington Post newspaper?

He was a former FBI agent and was also involved in the Watergate Scandal/It was later revealed that he was Deep Throat and was responsible for leaking the scandal to the press

List any two government jobs/positions George H.W. Bush had prior to becoming Vice Pres. or President.

He was ambassador to the United Nations in 1971 and he was the chairman of the republican national committee in 1973.

give one of his foreign policy successes as President.

He was first president to visit Japan/Negotiated a detente with the Soviet Union

Clinton is sometimes called a "New" Democrat. What is meant by this?

He was for the welfare reform and tough on crime, though had some traditional democratic views

Define what was meant by Richard Nixon's referring to the "Silent Majority" of Americans.

He was referring mainly to the older generation of Americans but eventually pertained to the younger crowd that eventually served in vietnam.

What role did religion play in Carter's life during or after his time in politics?

He was strong in his Christian beliefs and faith/He used his spiritual values to help him guide his policies while in office.

What school did he attend on a Rhodes Scholarship? b)How did this help him avoid service in Vietnam?

He went on a Rhodes scholarship to Oxford University b. This helped him not go to vietnam because he went to school instead of war

What type of clothes did he wear during televised "fireside chats"?

He wore cardigans.

What reform did Clinton work with Republicans on after this 1994 Republican victory?

He worked on a sweeping welfare reform bill which added time limits, stricter controls, eliminated aid to people with dependents, and and added work requirements

Identify who was Nixon's German born national security advisor who negotiated with North Vietnamese representatives.

Henry Kissinger

What did his father do for a living? ( a job Carter would take over after his father's death)

His father ran a peanut farm and warehouse

What did Washington insiders observe about Carter's reliance on his inner circle?

His inner circle was small and it had not changed since being elected to office. Most of his inner circle came from Georgia.

Who's last name did Bill Clinton adopt?

His mother married Roger Clinton and he adopted his name in high school

Francis Fukuyama wrote in 1989 that the end of the cold war marked the "end of (blank)" according to your text. Fill in the blank

History

What state had Barack Obama been a senator prior to winning the Presidency in 2008?

Illinois

in what state was Reagan born?

Illinois

In what year was Obama elected to the Illinois State Senate?

In 1996

Facebook was founded in what year when Zuckerberg was a student at Harvard?

In 2004

In what year did Obama become a US Senator?

In 2004

In what year was Youtube founded?

In 2005

In what year was Twitter launched?

In 2006

In what year was the I- Phone launched by Apple?

In 2007

When (year) did the housing and mortgage crisis begin?

In 2008

Gorbachev and Reagan agreed to abolish what group of missiles?

Intermediate range missiles (ballistic and cruise)

What country took Americans hostage in 1979?

Iran

did Regan's approval rating increase or decrease after the assassination attempt?

It increased

For how many days did the hostage crisis last?

It lasted for more than a year (444 days)

What happened to stocks (especially on the NASDAQ exchange) in 2001 (often called the "Dot Com Bubble")?

It peaked in march at over 5000 points and the technology heavily crashed back to 2000 in a matter of months evaporating millions of investors' wealth.

There was a recession in 1982 but it was brief...to what level had inflation dropped by the beginning of 1983? by July of 1983?

It was all the way down to 3.2% in 1993. And it went to 8.5% in july.

What was the inflation rate when Carter took office? What had it increased to by March 1980?

It was at a record high of 14.6%

What was the "Paris Peace Accords of 1973"? (Define/Describe)

It was the agreement that the U.S. would withdraw from the Vietnam War. The main components were: : American troops must leave Vietnam; prisoners of war would be released, the U.S. would remove mines in North Vietnam, both the United States and North Vietnam would leave Laos and Cambodia, South Vietnam and North Vietnam would adhere to the dividing line with the goal of eventually uniting peacefully.

What man served as Vice President to President Barack Obama?

Joe Biden

what man attempted to assassinate him in 1981 at the Hilton Washington Hotel?

John Hinckley Jr.

Whom did Obama defeat in 2008 in order to become US President?

John Mcain

In what month & year were 5 intruders caught breaking into the Democratic party's national headquarters?

June 17, 1972

in what year did Regan give the speech?

June of 1987

What was the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 better known as?

Kemp-Roth Tax Cut

What nation did Iraq's Saddam Hussein invade in August 1990?

Kuwait

n what years did the "Great Recession" take place according to your text

Late 2007 - 2009

Reagan also would state that the "west will not contain Communism, it will (blank) Communism." Fill in the blank.

transcend

Who was the preferred candidate of "establishment" or "Rockefeller" Republicans in 1980?

George H.W. Bush

Was George H.W. Bush a moderate/compromiser or a very hard line leader?

A compromiser

In what year did Richard Nixon travel to Communist China?

1972

How much did the economy grow (%) in the years--1983, 1984, & 1985?

1983 - remained under 5 %, 1984 - it was up 6%. 1985 - no more than 2.5%.

In what year did he meet his future wife Michelle Robinson?

1989

To what level did Bush's approval ratings fall by 1992 according to your notes?

29%

How many other nations assisted the US according to your text?

31 Nations

in the trial against Pres. Clinton, how many votes were required to remove the President from office? ( a number that was not achieved)

67 votes

Identify how many US troops took part in this opperation according to your text.

697,000 U.S. Troops

What had H.W.Bush's approval ratings been in 1991 according to your notes?

91%

Put the following events in order first to last: US warship USS Cole bombed by terrorists, 9/11 terrorist attacks, US embassies in Kenya & Tanzania bombed by terrorists, Clinton elected to Second Term

Clinton elected second term, U.S. embassies in Tanzania and kenya bombed, USS Cole bombed, 9/11 terrorist attacks

Where did he attend college for his undergraduate degree?

Columbia University

Reagan was sometimes called the "Great (blank) ", Fill in the blank

Communicator

This House Speaker developed a 10 point plan called the "(blank) with America. Fill in the blank

Contract with America

Who was Vice President to George H. W. Bush as President?

Dan Quayle

In what year was the Soviet Union officially dissolved?

December of 1991

Explain what the government programs created during the Nixon administration--EPA & OSHA--were.

EPA- Environmental Protection Agency- developed to protect humans from pollution and other health concerns OSHA-Occupational Safety and Health Administration-provide safe and healthy environments for the workplace by setting rules/regulations

from what college did he graduate?

Eureka College

Reagan said that the Soviet Union as an "(blank) empire" and that it was "the focus of (blank) in the modern world." Fill in the blanks

Evil Empire, evil

Put the following events in order from first to last: The official end of the Soviet Union, Barack Obama elected to first term, Bill Clinton impeachment trial, Berlin Wall "Falls"

Fall of the berlin wall, the official end of the soviet union, impeachment trial of bill Clinton, Barack Obama elected for first term.

When (month and year) did the US ground invasion begin according to your text?

February 24, 1991

What technology used for personal driving and directions became available for personal/private use (rather than just military use) in 2004?

GPS or Global Positioning System

what TV show did Reagan work with?

General Electric Theater

Did the Nixon administration favor raising or lowering interest rates prior to a 1970 recession?

Lowering

The last combat troops left South Vietnam on what date?

March 29, 1973

From what state had Nixon's successor served as a congressman?

Michigan

What Soviet leader pushed the reforms of Glasnost & Perestroika?

Mikhail Gorbachev

in order to withdraw troops from Iraq, President Obama expanded the use of what technology?

Military drones

According to your notes, Pres. Clinton approved a bombing campaign in the former Yugoslavia in 1995 against what group?

NATO

who was Reagan's 2nd wife?

Nancy Davis Reagan

In what state was George W. Bush born?

New Haven, Connecticut

What republican congressman from Georgia became the new Speaker of the House after Republicans took over the House of Representatives for the first time in 54 years?

Newt Gingrich

Define/describe what the "revenue sharing" concept of the Nixon administration was.

Nixions attempt to move the power back to the states $30 billion was given back to cities for their own purpose

What decision involving Nixon probably cost Nixon's successor his popularity as president and a chance at re-election?

Pardoning Nixon for his crimes from the Watergate Scandal

what were some of the dirty tricks Nixon's opponent accused him of in the 1972 race (list 2)?

Nixon had 2 men to work in the Secret Service protecting Edward Kennedy. These men were put there trying to catch Kennedy in an extramarital affair. Staff from the IRS were ordered to audit/investigate groups who opposed Nixon.

What seemed to be the major goal/objective of Nixon (and his advisor Kissinger) in visiting China?

Nixon went to China with the intention of coming in between the Soviets and the Chinese

Reagan & his first lady started the "Just say ____" campaign against drugs.

No

Was Gerald Ford ever elected as President?

No

Was the election of 1972 a close race?

No, Nixon won by a landslide

Was Reagan's re-election in 1984 a close race?

No, Reagan won by a landslide.

Did diplomats want Reagan to mention the Wall in his speech?

No, they did not want him to mention the wall.

In what month and year did crowds in East and West Berlin unite to tear down the Berlin Wall?

November 9, 1989

What is the common nickname given to Pres. Obama's landmark health care policy passed during his Presidency?

Obamacare

Identify the common name for the military operation to remove Iraqi forces from Kuwait in the early 1990's

Operation Desert Sabre

what branch of the military did Ford serve in during WW 2?

United States Navy

at what college did Ford attend and play football?

University of Michigan

What type of bomb was used according to your text?

Urea nitrate bomb

Define what was meant by the term "Vietnamization" used by the Nixon Administration.

Vietnamization- refers to the process of decreasing America's participation in the Vietnam War and turning over responsibility to the South Vietnamese

in what building were the Democratic National headquarters in 1972?

Watergate Hotel and Office

What early meeting sparked Clinton's interest in politics?

When he was 17 he got to meet JFK in the rose garden and it sparked his interest in politics

Larry Sanger & Jimmy "Jimbo" Wales were the co-founders of what commonly used website in 2001?

Wikapedia

was the Persian Gulf War under George H.W. Bush sanctioned by the United Nations (UN)?

Yes

Was George W. Bush's popularity high at the beginning of his term?

Yes he was popular

Identify the state Richard Nixon was born and raised in.

Yorba Linda, California