history quiz unit 3
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.
