Important People in Modern US History

Who was the first African American woman to become a major-party candidate for the U.S. presidency and fought for education opportunities and social justice?

• Phyllis Schlafly

• Shirley Chisholm

• Sandra Day O'Connor

• Ronald Reagan

Which U.S. President was in office from 1981 to 1989 and is known for his role in ending the Cold War and his economic policies known as 'trickle-down economics'?

• Richard Nixon

• Jimmy Carter

• Ronald Reagan

• Sandra Day O'Connor

What significant event led to the resignation of Richard Nixon in 1974?

• Watergate scandal

• Hostage crisis in Iran

• Implementation of the Peace Treaty

• Roe V. Wade decision

Which U.S. President was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and is known for his successful negotiation for hostage release after a failed rescue attempt?

• Richard Nixon

• Jimmy Carter

• Ronald Reagan

• Sandra Day O'Connor

Who was the first woman appointed as a Supreme Court Justice, served from 1981 to 2006, and upheld Roe V. Wade even though appointed by a conservative president?

• Phyllis Schlafly

• Shirley Chisholm

• Sandra Day O'Connor

• Ronald Reagan

Which U.S. President was in office from 1993 to 2001 and saw the longest peacetime economic expansion?

• George W. Bush

• Barack Obama

• Bill Clinton

• George H.W. Bush

What was George W. Bush's greatest success according to the document?

• Implementation of the Affordable Care Act

• 9/11 Happened during his time in office

• His response to 9/11

• Signing the Family and Medical Leave Act

Which President is noted for changing healthcare in the USA with the Affordable Care Act?

• Bill Clinton

• George W. Bush

• Barack Obama

• George H.W. Bush

During whose presidency was the War on Iraq a part of the War on Terror?

• Barack Obama

• Bill Clinton

• George H.W. Bush

• George W. Bush

The First Lady who also served as a U.S. Senator and as Secretary of State was

• Barbara Bush

• Michelle Obama

• Jackie Kennedy

• Hillary Clinton