STAAR 1970s - End of the Cold War 19/21/22

STAAR 1970s - End of the Cold War 19/21/22

11th Grade

10 Qs

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STAAR 1970s - End of the Cold War 19/21/22

STAAR 1970s - End of the Cold War 19/21/22

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Quiz

History

11th Grade

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Created by

Steven Lynn Cain

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What was one of President Nixon’s goals for the meeting shown in this photograph?

To negotiate the withdrawal of U.S. and Chinese soldiers from Korea.

To create a military alliance with China against the Soviet Union.

To create an agreement limiting Chinese and Soviet development of nuclear weapons.

To normalize relations between the United States and China.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Based on the excerpt, why were U.S. forces initially sent to Lebanon?

To regain control of vital oil fields.

To provide military support to Syria.

To provide military assistance to Israel.

To help maintain peace between warring groups.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why was President Ronald Reagan criticized for the Iran-Contra Affair?

His administration supported a revolution against an elected leader in Iran.

His policies involved the sharing of nuclear technology with Iran.

His policies threatened petroleum trade agreements with Iran.

His administration violated an embargo by selling weapons to Iran.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which problem is Nancy Reagan hoping to solve with this campaign?

Drug and alcohol abuse among children.

The effects of video-game violence on children.

Diets high in sugar and salt among children.

The effects of explicit lyrics in music on children.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which government entity is responsible for achieving these goals?

National Park Service

Department of Homeland Security

Environmental Protection Agency

Federal Emergency Management Agency

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which action did Congress take to help protect native plants and animals from extinction?

Passed the Endangered Species Act

Constructed the Hoover Dam

Passed the Community Reinvestment Act

Established the Department of Energy

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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How did the U.S. government work to change this situation?

By encouraging the development of alternative forms of fuel.

By increasing the speed limit on interstate highways.

By decreasing funding for electrical power stations.

By discouraging exploration for fossil fuels.

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