EOI Review Chapters 11-13

What defined the generation gap that opened during the 1960s?

• A lull in significant political and social activity.

• A difference in outlook between people of different ages.

• A decline in youth population as people had fewer children.

• A return to the traditional values that existed before the world wars.

Which minority rights movement had the greatest influence on the women's rights movement?

• Youth Education Rights

• Immigrant Housing Rights

• African American Civil Rights

• Mexican American Farmers' Rights

To what does the "glass ceiling" refer?

• The unavailability of higher education for women.

• The political shortcomings of the women's rights movement.

• The restrictions on women's advancement in the workplace.

• The ability for women to engage in every facet of politics except the vote.

What did Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring describe?

• The harmful impact of pesticides on animals.

• A deadly smog that killed thousands of people in London.

• A fire in Cleveland caused by byproducts of industrialization.

• The impact of toxic chemical dumping on birth defects and cancer.

How did modern conservatives propose to improve the economy?

• by pursuing a detente policy to stimulate trade.

• by limiting the power of the federal government.

• by increasing government regulation of industry.

• by increasing income taxes to fund social reforms.

How did Ronald Reagan win the support of the American public during the 1980 presidential election?

• He appeared articulate and charismatic during the presidential debate.

• He demonstrated respect and admiration for the Carter administration.

• He charmed young voters with antiwar rhetoric and progressive values.

• He emphasized the value of past reform programs such as the New Deal.

What happened after East Germany's government fell in 1989?

• Authorities opened the gates of the Berlin Wall.

• East Germany became part of the Soviet Union.

• West Germany initiated an attack against East Germany.

• The Soviet Union began an arms buildup to maintain power.

What inspired the development of the first computer?

• The Cold War Arms Race

• Advancements in Biotechnology

• The effort to defeat the enemy during World War II

• The expansion of communication via satellites

Why did some Americans oppose the North American Free Trade Agreement?

• They feared that it would cause people to lose their jobs.

• They thought it would stifle the United States' economic growth.

• They thought it would weaken economic ties by supporting sanctions.

• They feared that foreign industries would relocate to the United States.

How has globalization affected people around the world?

• It has improved workers' rights internationally.

• It has hastened the economic development of some nations.

• It has increased manufacturing jobs in industrialized nations.

• It has reduced the risks caused by interconnected world economies.