2023-2024 U.S. History QTR 4-M

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What was the Iran Hostage Crisis?

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A hostile event in the 1970s where 52 American diplomats and citizens were held hostage for 444 days by Iranian militants, leading to a significant decline in U.S.-Middle Eastern relations.

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Who was Cesar Chavez?

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A civil rights leader who co-founded the United Farm Workers and led a national boycott of grapes to improve conditions for farm workers.

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What is the War Powers Act of 1973?

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A law passed by Congress to curb or limit the president's authority to wage war without congressional approval.

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What did the environmental movement achieve in the early 1970s?

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It led to the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency and the passing of the Clean Air Act.

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What was the significance of Sputnik's launch in 1957?

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It marked the beginning of American fears that the Soviet Union had achieved technological superiority, contributing to the Cold War.

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What is the Cold War?

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A period of political tension and military rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union from the late 1940s to the early 1990s.

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What was the purpose of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

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To protect human health and the environment by enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress.

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What was the main goal of the United Farm Workers?

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To improve labor conditions and wages for farm workers through collective bargaining and boycotts.

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What does the term 'boycott' mean?

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A refusal to buy goods or services from a company or country as a form of protest.

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What was the impact of the Watergate scandal?

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It led to a loss of trust in government and the resignation of President Richard Nixon.