Cold War 1970-1990 Review

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The women's liberation movement pushed for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to _____?

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end discrimination based on gender

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Why did President Nixon meet with China's Mao Zedong?

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To normalize diplomatic relations and counter Soviet influence.

Answer explanation

Normalizing relations between countries means getting rid of tensions. China and the US sought to counter the Soviet Union with this move.

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Which was NOT a view held by the Moral Majority? Options: Advocacy for school prayer, Support for traditional family values, Opposition to abortion

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Support for liberal social policies.

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Earth Day was created for the purpose of —

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raising awareness of environmental issues

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How did Sandra Day O'Connor break barriers for women during the Reagan Administration?

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Sandra Day O'Connor broke barriers by becoming the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Why was the fall of the Berlin Wall significant?

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It symbolized the end of the Cold War and the reunification of Germany.