history quiz unit 3

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Why did Bush lose support? He criticized deficit spending by the government. He appeared weak during the beginning stages of the Persian Gulf War. He agreed to raise taxes despite his campaign promise not to do so.

He agreed to raise taxes despite his campaign promise not to do so.

detente

period of reduced tensions during the Cold War

Ford lost support when he pardoned Nixon. True False

true

The United States emerged as the world's sole superpower at the end of the Cold War. True False

true

Coalition troops fought the Persian Gulf War to drive Iraqi forces out of

Kuwait.

What strained U.S.-Soviet relations? Camp David Accords Soviet invasion of Afghanistan Iranian Revolution

Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

Jimmy Carter

defeated Ford in the 1976 election

Which statement is false? The Supreme Court decided that Nixon must release the tapes. Nixon was the third president to resign from office. Gerald Ford became president following Nixon's resignation. The Watergate scandal caused many Americans to distrust the government.

The Supreme Court decided that Nixon must release the tapes.

The "Just Say No" campaign was an effort to ______. discourage drug use end corruption in government prevent risky financial practices end the arms race with the Soviets

discourage drug use

What caused Carter to lose support during the time leading up to the 1980 election? his inability to free the hostages in Iran his failure to respond to the nation's energy issues his strong commitment to human rights his inability to get along with Congress

his inability to free the hostages in Iran

The _______________ won control of Congress in the 1994 elections.

republicans

Gerald Ford

signed the Helsinki Accords

stagflation

situation caused by inflation and a stagnant economy

What was the outcome of the impeachment proceedings? The Senate voted to end the impeachment trial. Clinton became the second president to be impeached by the House of Representatives. Clinton was convicted by the Senate and removed from office. Clinton resigned from office rather than face impeachment.

Clinton was convicted by the Senate and removed from office.

Select the legislative achievements of the Clinton presidency. Family Medical and Leave Act Brady Bill Health Security Act National and Community Service Trust Act

Family Medical and Leave Act National and Community Service Trust Act

What did Reagan do to encourage economic growth? He implemented tax cuts. He supported deregulation of industries. He decreased defense spending. He balanced the budget.

He implemented tax cuts. He supported deregulation of industries.

How did Nixon attempt to control inflation? He imposed wage and price controls. He created an environmental policy. He increased the money supply. He signed the Family Assistance Plan into law.

He imposed wage and price controls.

How did Nixon ease Cold War tensions? He ended the arms race with the Soviet Union. He helped the Soviets and the Chinese to settle their differences. He invited Mao Tse-tung to visit the United States. He pursued friendly relations with the Soviet Union and China.

He pursued friendly relations with the Soviet Union and China.

How did Carter's status as a Washington "outsider" help him win the presidency? How did it end up hurting him as president?

How Carter's status as a Washington " outsider" help him win the presidency by influencing his ability to create workable solutions to the nation's problems. How this ended up hurting him as a president by he didnot gain enough support for programs,and the inflimation stayed high.


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