APUSH Q10: Modern America

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In August 1974, Richard Nixon became the first president to _____________.

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Resign from office

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Which of the following is standoff between Iran and the United States in which 52 American diplomats and citizens were held hostage for over a year?
Options: Iranian Revolution, Iran Hostage Crisis, Camp David Accords, Iraq Hostage Crisis

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Iran Hostage Crisis

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The War Powers Act of 1973 affected the balance of power between the President and Congress by

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placing limitations on the President’s ability to keep troops in hostile situations.

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President Gerald Ford lost some support from the American public through _________________.

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his pardon of Richard Nixon

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The combination of high inflation with high unemployment and inflation is referred to as _______________.

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stagflation

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What was the purpose of the Camp David Accords?

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to broker peace between Egypt and Israel

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What was a result of Nixon’s resignation?

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Many Americans lost trust in government officials.

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To resist the spread of Communism in Latin America, U.S. officials became involved in what scandal?

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Iran-Contra

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What was the Strategic Defense Initiative?

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a program to use laser technology to defend America against missiles

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Broad tax cuts, and financial deregulation, which would promote economic expansion, are examples of what policy's objective?

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Reaganomics