American History Unit 6 & 7

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Which result occurred because of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, 1964? Options: The president was freed from legislative oversight., Diplomats received more financial support for assistance to U.S. allies., The legislature was able to approve defense budget increases., Military commanders were able to increase troop levels in response to threats.

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The president was freed from legislative oversight.

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7.5 Why was the Tet Offensive a major turning point in the Vietnam War?

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It changed the minds of many war supporters in the United States.

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What was the MAIN reason for the student protests at Kent State in the early 1970s?

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to end the conflict in Vietnam

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Which group did President Richard Nixon appeal to in response to the growing antiwar movement of the Vietnam era? Options: National Organization of Women, Baby Boomers, Silent Majority, Students for a Democratic Society

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Silent Majority

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New York Times v. United States, 1971: Classified documents on the Vietnam War were leaked to the press. The newspaper published edited parts of the document. The U.S. Attorney General issued an injunction to stop further publication. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the injunction was unconstitutional. Which statement BEST explains the reason for the Supreme Court’s decision? Options: The government is able to censor the press even if a trial is ongoing. Information can be published if it does not slander the policies of the president. The government is able to censor the press if sources are unreliable. Information can be published if it does not pose a threat to national security.

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Information can be published if it does not pose a threat to national security.

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How did the War Powers Act of 1973 change the relationship between the executive and legislative branches?

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The president must consult with Congress before sending any troops into hostile situations.

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This document refers to which issue from the Watergate scandal? It is argued that the independence of the Executive Branch within its own sphere . . . insulates a President from a judicial subpoena in an ongoing criminal prosecution, and thereby protects confidential Presidential communications.

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Does executive privilege apply to secret tapes made by the president?

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The Camp David accords negotiated during President Jimmy Carter’s administration were an attempt to

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establish peace in the Middle East between Egypt & Israel

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Which U.S. president was in office during the Iran hostage crisis and became increasingly unpopular with his inability to end the standoff?

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Jimmy Carter

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Which phrase BEST completes the graphic? Reasons for an isolationist U.S. foreign policy in the 1970s, Reasons for the U.S. economic recession during the 1970s, Reasons for U.S. military involvement in the Arab-Israeli War of 1973, Reasons for the collapse of the U.S. automotive industry during the 1970s

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Reasons for the U.S. economic recession during the 1970s