STAAR US History Questions: 1970s - 1980s (Updated)

Which term completes this text box?

• Hawk mentality

• Credibility gap

• Living-room war

• Flexible response

What was the primary goal of discussions between these two leaders?

• To recognize the independence of former satellite states.

• To reach a formal agreement on weapons control.

• To negotiate the reunification of Germany.

• To develop a global environmental-protection policy.

These demonstrations led to —

• A global energy crisis brought on by an OPEC oil embargo.

• The bombing of a Marine barracks, followed by retaliatory U.S. air strikes.

• A U.S. boycott of the Olympics in protest of events in Central Asia.

• Hostage crisis that severely damaged confidence in the Carter administration.

Which course of action did President Carter propose in order to solve this problem for the next generation?

• Contract with foreign nations to build wind turbines.

• Reduce federal spending on solar cell energy research.

• Drill fewer offshore wells to conserve marine life.

• Develop alternative energy sources.

Earth Day was created for the purpose of —

• Celebrating the diversity of humankind.

• Honoring the world’s agricultural workers.

• Raising awareness of environmental issues.

• Promoting peace throughout the world.

How did this treaty contribute to the end of the Cold War?

• By reducing tensions associated with the threat of nuclear war.

• By providing an exchange of weapons for war hostages.

• By allowing secret weapons technologies to be shared.

• By establishing an official cease-fire.

Which action is prohibited under provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972?

• A principal refuses to organize athletic events and programs for female sports teams.

• The funding for a music program is cut because of declining tax revenues.

• A teacher attempts to organize a charity basketball game for faculty and students.

• The staffing for a foreign language class is reduced due to lack of interest.

Which situation led the U.S. government to print these coupons?

• The economic collapse of the Soviet Union caused by increased defense spending.

• A shortage of consumer goods following the end of a global conflict.

• Economic deflation caused by increased trade globalization.

• An embargo organized by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.

How did Bill Gates earn the title “World’s Richest Man”?

• By creating social media sites.

• By investing in global satellite communications.

• By developing computer software.

• By creating innovations in cell phone technology.

Which title best completes this list?

• Roles of Entrepreneurs.

• Goals of the Federal Reserve.

• Objectives of Trade Union Leaders.

• Responsibilities of Business Professors.