Baby boomers defined freedom as

a release from social restrictions.

the liberty to pursue free enterprise.

the absence of government regulation.

a lack of religious affiliation.

Which minority rights movement had the greatest influence on the women’s rights movement?

Mexican American farmers’ rights

To what does the “glass ceiling” refer?

the restrictions on women’s advancement in the workplace

the unavailability of higher education for women

the political shortcomings of the women’s rights movement

the ability for women to engage in every facet of politics except the vote

Why did the Japanese American Citizens League seek government compensation?

for property that had been lost due to internment during World War II

for the refusal to recognize the activist occupation of Alcatraz

for the poor wages and conditions imposed on migrant workers

for the violence of federal authorities that killed activists during a protest

How did the nuclear meltdown at Three Mile Island affect the United States?

It increased public fear of disasters and opposition to nuclear energy.

It caused severe long-term diseases in local communities.

It led to the shutdown of all nuclear power plants in the nation.

It released a radioactive gas that forced people to abandon their homes.

What was the purpose of the Environmental Protection Agency?

to regulate pollutants that threatened humans and wildlife

to eliminate the use of nuclear power in the United States

to organize a nationwide protest against toxic industrial practices

to challenge terms of the Fifth Amendment that damaged the environment

Many oppose the government's environmental regulations because they

think it violates the property rights of individuals.

believe it decreases property values.

think that the states should regulate industry.

believe it may encourage government corruption.

What did realpolitik encourage for the United States?

a foreign policy based on national interests rather than ideology

the formation of economic alliances with all communist countries

a foreign policy that was informed and defined by ideological theories

the devising of a strategy to stop the worldwide communist movement

What did the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty accomplish?

It controlled the use of intercontinental ballistic missiles.

It made it illegal to stockpile ballistic missiles.

It increased tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.

It ended the arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union.

What happened as a result of the Watergate scandal?

Many Americans lost their trust in the government.

Many Republicans became Democrats.

Political corruption in Congress became more widespread.

Which event caused a significant decline in President Ford’s popularity?

He pardoned Nixon for his crimes.

He promoted the Whip Inflation Now plan.

He admitted that he had made a secret deal with Nixon.

He selected Nelson Rockefeller to serve as Vice President.

What event prompted radical Iranian students to invade the U.S. embassy and take Americans as hostages?

President Carter allowed the Shah of Iran to seek medical treatment in the United States

The United States formed a political alliance with Israel.

President Carter announced his support for Ayatollah Khomeini.

The United States launched an invasion to defeat revolutionary forces in Iran.

Why did President Carter arrange the Camp David Accords?

to help realize a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel

to devise a strategy to retrieve U.S. hostages in Iran

to urge all Middle Eastern nations to recognize Israel

to encourage Israel to send troops to the Sinai Peninsula

What did rock acts like the Beatles Bob Dylan, and the Grateful Dead represent to members of the baby boom generation?

a society that had lost its way

a manifestation of their worst fears

What explains the American public's reaction to President Gerald Ford’s pardon of Richard Nixon?

People were angry because some suspected that Ford had made a secret deal with Nixon to gain the vice-presidency.

People were fearful that Nixon was still pulling the strings behind the scenes.

People were relieved that the country would be spared a prolonged investigation and trial.

People were impressed by their new president’s ability to rise above the petty and vindictive sentiments surrounding the scandal.

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Upholds values different from those of mainstream culture

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Watergate

Feminism

Pardon

Counterculture

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Freezes intercontinental ballistic missiles and other weapons

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Watergate

Feminism

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Political scandal involving illegal activities of the President

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Feminism

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Official forgiveness of a crime and its punishment

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Topic 11- Era of Change

Women and Men should have equality

Upholds values different from those of mainstream culture

Freezes intercontinental ballistic missiles and other weapons

Political scandal involving illegal activities of the President

Official forgiveness of a crime and its punishment

American Feminist

Fights for worker rights for farmworkers

Consumer Rights Movement Leader

Becomes President after Nixon is impeached

President during Iran Hostage Situation

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