End of Cold War Review

President Mikhail Gorbachev implemented glasnost and perestroika in 1986 in the Soviet Union. What was the overall goal of his two policies?

• He wanted to encourage the free elections of the political leaders in Eastern Europe.

• He wanted to further support the basic principles of communism with in the Soviet Union.

• He wanted to bring the Soviet Union into the European Union.

• He wanted to offer some reforms to the economic and polictical infrastructure of the Soviet Union.

What was significant about the 1973 Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade?

• It legalized abortion.

• It concerned the right to bear arms.

• It concerned the freedom of the press.

This excerpt is from a speech by President Nixon in 1973.

Nothing is more priceless and more worthy of preservation than the rich array of animal life with which our country has been blessed. It is a many-faceted treasure, of value to scholars, scientists, and nature lovers alike, and it forms a vital part of the heritage we all share as Americans. I congratulate the 93d Congress for taking this important step toward protecting a heritage which we hold in trust to countless future generations of our fellow citizens. Their lives will be richer, and America will be more beautiful in the years ahead, thanks to the measure that I have the pleasure of signing into law today.

- President Richard Nixon, 1973

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A

Based on the excerpt, which governmental entity was President Nixon referencing?

• Enviornmental Protection Agency

• U.S. Forest Service Act

• Endangered Species Act

• National Park System

This excerpt is from a speech by President Nixon in 1973.

Nothing is more priceless and more worthy of preservation than the rich array of animal life with which our country has been blessed. It is a many-faceted treasure, of value to scholars, scientists, and nature lovers alike, and it forms a vital part of the heritage we all share as Americans. I congratulate the 93d Congress for taking this important step toward protecting a heritage which we hold in trust to countless future generations of our fellow citizens. Their lives will be richer, and America will be more beautiful in the years ahead, thanks to the measure that I have the pleasure of signing into law today.

- President Richard Nixon, 1973

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part B

What statement BEST provides evidence for the answer to Part A?

• Nothing is more priceless and more worthy of preservation than the rich array of animal life with which our country has been blessed.

• It is a many-faceted treasure, of value to scholars, scientists, and nature lovers alike, and it forms a vital part of the heritage we all share as Americans.

• I congratulate the 93d Congress for taking this important step toward protecting a heritage which we hold in trust to countless future generations of our fellow citizens.

• Their lives will be richer, and America will be more beautiful in the years ahead, thanks to the measure that I have the pleasure of signing into law today.

What happened first in 1972?

• A break-in takes place at the Democratic National Committee headquarters (DNC).

• President Nixon is elected to a second term.

What happened second in 1972?

• President Nixon is elected to a second term.

• A break-in takes place at the Democratic National Committee headquarters (DNC)

What happened first in 1973?

• Nixon fires two members of the executive branch in the Saturday Night Massacre

• White House recordings are turned over with an 18 1/2 minute gap

What happened second in 1973?

• Nixon fires two members of the executive branch in the Saturday Night Massacre

• White House recordings are turned over with an 18 1/2 minute gap

What happened in 1974?

• President Nixon resigns and public confidence in the government plummets.

• Nixon is reelected

In 1978, the Moral Majority was founded with the goal of —

• changing the tax code to a flat tax system.

• mobilizing conservative Americans to become politically active.

• passing pro-life legislation through Congress.