1970's Quiz

What building was broken into during the Watergate Break-in?

• The Capitol Building
• The White House
• Republican Headquarters
• Democratic Headquarters

What communist nations did president Nixon extend relations to during his Administration?

• Cuba
• China
• Soviet Union
• Both China and Soviet Union

Which word means, "easing/lessening of tension?"

• Inflation
• Detente
• Stagflation
• Constipation 

Which statement most accurately depicts why president Nixon had to resign from office in 1974?

• He had an affair with an intern
• He pulled troops out of Vietnam in 1973
• He opened relations with China and the Soviet Union
• He led a criminal conspiracy from the White House, which mislead the nation

What was the name of the hotel that Nixon allegedly sent people to break in to and spy on the DNC?

• Waterfront
• Watergate
• Wyndgate
• Waterfall

What is the legacy of the Vietnam War for the U.S.?

• It was the longest and least successful war in American history
• It was long and hard, but did contain communism
• our soldiers were welcomed home as heroes
• The Soviets slowed their efforts to spread communism

CONTROL OIL PRICES AROUND THE WORLD

• OPEC
• NATO
• UNITED NATIONS
• IRAN

What is the economic term that refers to the double problems of rising inflation and unemployment?

• depression
• recession
• stagflation
• capitalism

What was one of the Acts Congress passed after Nixon's presidency as a result of the Vietnam War?

• War Powers Act
• Prohibition
• Operation Rolling Thunder
• Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

What were the so-called "SALT 1" talks about?

• increasing mineral trade between the U.S. and Soviet Union
• reducing nuclear weapons
• improving the taste of bland foods
• learning how to store nuclear waste in salt domes