Live Unit 9 Flashcard

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What President won the election of 1968?

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Richard Nixon

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Which action of Congress was a response to the long-term military involvement of the United States in Vietnam?

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Congress passed the War Powers Act to limit presidential power.

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Was the Vietnam War popular with the American people? Describe the rationale for your answer.

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No, due to the anti-war movement and protests.

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Which country did Nixon seek to improve foreign relations with during his presidency?

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China

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What two social movements gained the attention of the American people during the 1960s and 1970s?

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Civil Rights and Women's Liberation

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What was the purpose of the EPA?

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Environmental Protection Agency

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Who wrote the book Silent Spring? What topic did it deal with?

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Rachel Carson; environmental pollution

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Which President was involved in the Watergate Scandal? And how did this scandal affect his presidency?

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Richard Nixon; resigned due to impeachment threats

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Which President pardoned Nixon?

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Gerald Ford

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What two countries did Carter bring together during the Camp David Accords?

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Israel and Egypt