1970s Nixon DBQ

What was one of the significant achievements in foreign policy during Richard Nixon's presidency?

• He signed a peace treaty with the Soviet Union.

• He became the first U.S. President to visit mainland China.

• He ended the Vietnam War.

• He established the United Nations.

Why did Richard Nixon want to re-open relations with China?

• To gain support for the Cold War.

• To create a more flexible situation in Asia and put pressure on North Vietnam.

• To promote his personal business interests.

• To form an alliance against the Soviet Union.

When did the United States leaders refuse to establish a relationship with China?

• After the Vietnam War in 1975.

• Following the Communist Revolution in China in 1949.

• During the Korean War in the 1950s.

• After the formation of the People's Republic of China in 1949.

What was one of the significant outcomes of Nixon's visit to China during his presidency?

• The establishment of a new alliance between the United States and China

• The thawing of relations and opening of communications between the United States and China

• The signing of a mutual defense treaty with China

• The creation of a trade embargo against the Soviet Union

What was the main goal of the "triangular diplomacy" strategy used by Henry Kissinger?

• To isolate the Soviet Union from the rest of the world

• To encourage military alliances in Europe

• To encourage competition between China and the Soviet Union to improve U.S. relations with both countries

• To form a trade agreement between the United States, China, and the Soviet Union

What was one of the results of the normalization of relations between the United States and China during Nixon's term?

• The signing of a peace treaty ending the Vietnam War

• The establishment of a United Nations headquarters in Beijing

• The promotion of détente between the United States and the Soviet Union

• The beginning of cultural exchanges between the United States and China

What is the mission of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

• To ensure economic stability

• To protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment - air, water, and land

• To manage wildlife reserves

• To develop urban infrastructure

What is the main purpose of the Endangered Species Act of 1973?

• To provide funding for zoos and aquariums

• To provide for the conservation and protection of plant and animal species that face the threat of extinction

• To regulate hunting and fishing activities

• To promote the sale of wildlife products

What event led to the resignation of President Nixon?

• The Vietnam War

• The Watergate Scandal

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Korean War

What did President Nixon refuse to hand over to Congress, claiming Executive Privilege?

• Financial records

• His resignation letter

• Secretly tape-recorded conversations

• Official presidential documents