Chapter 15 Study Guide
Which best explains the reason for this 1974 headline?
Nixon faced impeachment for his role in a scandal
U.S. participation in the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in the post-World War II period demonstrated that the United States-
Participated in international organizations to enhance its security
The Environmental Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act both illustrated the federal government's commitment to-
Protecting natural areas and their resources for the public good
How did President Ronald Reagan believe he could tackle the problem of stagflation facing the American economy in 1980?
Reducing taxes and and relaxing federal regulations so that produces would create a larger supply of goods
Why did Phyllis Schlafly oppose the Equal Rights Amendment?
She believed the ERA harmed women who preferred a more traditional lifestyle
Which of the following was a significant issue faced by American throughout the 1980's and 1990's?
Should the degree of business regulation by the federal government be reduced?
What has been an important consequence of the invention of air conditioning, the construction of federal highways, and the building of dams and aqueducts?
The American population has shifted towards the South and West
What does the trend shown in these graphs indicate?
The Cold War had a great impact on defense spending
Based on the reasoning in this directive, why did the United States become involved in the Persian Gulf War in 1991?
The United States saw the invasion of Kuwait as a threat to its national interests
The Camp David Accords, negotiated by President Carter, were significant because they led to-
The first peace agreement between Israel and an Arab nation
What was one effect of the Camp David Accords (1977)?
They led to a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel
In what way were the Heritage Foundation, the Moral Majority, and the National Rifle Association similar?
They represented a resurgence of conservatism in America
What did the events of the Persian Gulf War and the Balkan Crisis in the 1990's indicate about the foreign policy goals of American leaders?
They want to help maintain peace and stop oppression around the world
What is the function of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
To reduce air and water pollution and protect the environment
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) have encouraged countries to-
Engage in more international trade
Which woman entrepreneur made her fortune by developing new ways to promote a line of cosmetics?
Estee Lauder
What is the main idea of the cartoon Above Any Office from the Watergate era?
Even the President is bound by the rules of the Constitution
President Nixon put this idea into practice by-
Expanding relations with Communist nations
The events shown above illustrate attempts by the United States to-
Further the interests of the peace in the world
What was the purpose of the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977?
Help low-income, minority areas to obtain loans and credit
Why was President Nixon's visit to Communist China in 1972 so important?
It reduced tensions between the United States and Communist China
What was the importance of the appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the U.S. Supreme Court?
It was the first time a woman was appointed to the Supreme Court
Which American entrepreneur helped to develop the software running most computers today?
Bill Gates
The events on this timeline demonstrate that in the years immediately after the Cold War-
Americans were faced with a rising threat of Communism
