EOC Review - Unit 10 The Modern Era

Which act, signed into law by Lyndon B. Johnson, aimed to overcome legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote under the 15th Amendment?

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

• Fair Housing Act of 1968

• Civil Rights Act of 1957

What was a major consequence of the Watergate Scandal?

• The establishment of the Department of Homeland Security

• The resignation of President Richard Nixon

• The impeachment of President Bill Clinton

• The introduction of the War Powers Act

What was one of the effects of the Monica Lewinsky scandal on the presidency of Bill Clinton?

• His removal from office

• A significant drop in public approval ratings

• His impeachment by the House of Representatives

• The loss of the Democratic majority in Congress

What was a direct consequence of the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003?

• The immediate capture of Osama bin Laden

• The establishment of a stable democratic government in Iraq

• The destabilization of the Middle East region

• A significant decrease in global oil prices

Which U.S. President signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law, which prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

The Great Recession, which began in 2007, had which of the following impacts on the United States?

• A rapid increase in the national debt

• A significant decrease in unemployment rates

• An increase in home values and real estate market stability

• A sharp rise in unemployment and home foreclosures

Which President was in office during the Iran-Contra Affair?

• Jimmy Carter

• Ronald Reagan

• George H.W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

The economic stimulus package known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was signed into law by which President to combat the effects of the Great Recession?

• George W. Bush

• Barack Obama

• Bill Clinton

• Donald Trump

What was one of the primary goals of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

• To end the Vietnam War

• To provide universal healthcare

• To end segregation in public places

• To increase federal taxes

What was a significant outcome of the Iraq War for the United States?

• The quick establishment of peace in the Middle East

• The reduction of terrorism worldwide

• The increase in U.S. military spending and national debt

• The strengthening of U.S.-Iran relations