Modern America

“We must go forward now together. . . .I believe that truth is the glue that holds government together, not only our Government but civilization itself. That bond, though strained, is unbroken at home and abroad. In all my public and private acts as your President, I expect to follow my instincts of openness and candor with full confidence that honesty is always the best policy in the end. My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over.”

—Gerald Ford, August 9, 1974

Why do you think Ford made this speech immediately after gaining the presidency?

• Nixon’s scandal shook the public’s trust in government.

• Newspapers were not covering economic issues.

• Ford faced criticism for pardoning Reagan.

• Ford needed to successfully fight inflation.

What were the long-term consequences of the Three Mile Island accident?

• Relaxation of regulations on nuclear power plants
• Increased public fear and opposition to nuclear power, stricter regulations, and decline in new plant construction.
• Decrease in public awareness about nuclear safety
• Increase in new plant construction

What was the name of the event in 1979 where the American embassy was seized in Tehran, and fifty-three American diplomats were held hostage for over a year?

• NAFTA

• Watergate Scandal

• Iranian Hostage Crisis

• Camp David Accords

Which of the following best describes Ronald Reagan's stance on government intervention in the economy?

• Advocates for complete government control over the economy
• Believes in a mixed economy with heavy government regulation
• Opposes any government involvement in economic matters
• Supports limited government intervention and free-market principles

President Reagan hoped to spur economic growth by --

• Creating federal programs to ease unemployment

• Cutting taxes to encourage business development

• Boosting government spending on anti-poverty programs

• Encouraging individuals to invest in new technology companies

What is the primary purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

• To discriminate against individuals with disabilities
• To promote inequality for individuals with disabilities
• To ensure equal opportunities and rights for individuals with disabilities
• To limit the rights of individuals with disabilities

In New Jersey v. T.L.O., what was the key issue addressed by the Supreme Court?

• Legality of student protests in schools
• Validity of student dress codes
• Enforcement of curfews for minors
• Constitutionality of searches conducted by school officials on students

What happened as a result of the Three Mile Island accident?

• Nuclear power was outlawed

• New regulations were put in place to make nuclear power safer in the U.S.

• The construction of nuclear plants increased

• The U.S. immediately shut down all nuclear power plants

Why did President George H. W. Bush commit United States troops to the Persian Gulf War in late 1990?

• Stop the creation of nuclear weapons

• To liberate Kuwait and protect our oil interests

• Stop Al Qaeda from further terrorist attacks

• Gain access to the Suez Canal

What caused the Energy Crisis that started in the 1970s?

• The BP oil spill off the Gulf Coast

• The oil embargo by OPEC

• New regulation against fracking

• The Iran-Iraq War