U.S. Economic and Political History Flashcard

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What was the primary focus of defense spending in the U.S. from 1945 to the 1990s? Options: Environmental protection, Infrastructure development, Healthcare

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Military, defense-related activities, and education

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During which period did the Cold War take place?

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1946-1989

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What economic theory advocates for government intervention to manage economic cycles?

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Keynesian Economics

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Which president is associated with the economic policies that included tax cuts, decreased social spending and market deregulation?

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Ronald Reagan

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What was the main goal of the Great Society programs?

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To eliminate poverty and racial injustice

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What is the purpose of affirmative action policies?

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To promote equal opportunities in education and employment

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What does Title IX prohibit?

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Sex-based discrimination in educational programs

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What was a major consequence of the OPEC Oil Embargo in the 1970s?

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An energy crisis in the U.S.

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What is the main principle of free trade?

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Minimal restrictions on international trade

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What was the purpose of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)?

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To reduce trade barriers