Economic Malaise Quizizz

Which U.S. President was famously associated with the Watergate scandal?

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• Jimmy Carter

What major economic issue did the U.S. face in the 1970s?

• Deflation

• Stagflation

• Hyperinflation

• Economic boom

Which movie is mentioned in relation to the year 1980?

• The Godfather

• Empire Strikes Back

• Star Wars

• Jaws

What was the primary cause of the economic downturn in the 1970s?

• Tech bubble burst

• Real estate collapse

• Oil shocks

• Gold standard

What was Gerald Ford's notable domestic program acronym?

• SAVE

• CARE

• WIN

• HELP

What percentage of Americans worked in manufacturing by 1980?

• 38%

• 28%

• 18%

• 9%

Which president is known for deregulating the trucking and airline industries?

• Gerald Ford

• George H.W. Bush

• Jimmy Carter

• Ronald Reagan

What was the 'Crisis of Confidence' speech about?

• Economic policies

• Military strength

• American democracy

• Energy crisis

Which event in 1979 worsened U.S. relations with Iran?

• Nuclear deal

• Iranian Revolution

• Oil Embargo

• Hostage Crisis

What was the main focus of Jimmy Carter's foreign policy?

• Trade agreements

• Human Rights

• Economic sanctions

• Military expansion