
US History 70s-80s Quiz
Authored by Haley Curley
Social Studies
11th Grade
DOK Level 1: Recall covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which economic policy is most closely associated with President Ronald Reagan?
Keynesian Economics
Reaganomics
Monetarism
Supply-Side Economics
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DOK Level 1: Recall
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the main goal of Reaganomics.
To increase government spending on social programs
To reduce taxes and government regulation to stimulate economic growth
To nationalize major industries
To increase tariffs on imported goods
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary cause of the Iran Hostage Crisis in 1979?
The U.S. invasion of Iran
The Iranian Revolution and the overthrow of the Shah
The signing of the Camp David Accords
The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
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DOK Level 1: Recall
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze the impact of the Watergate Scandal on public trust in the U.S. government.
It had no significant impact on public trust.
It led to a temporary decline in trust, which quickly recovered.
It caused a long-term decline in public trust in government institutions.
It increased public trust due to the transparency of the investigation.
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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the concept of "stagflation" that affected the U.S. economy in the 1970s.
High inflation and high unemployment occurring simultaneously
Low inflation and low unemployment occurring simultaneously
High inflation and low unemployment occurring simultaneously
Low inflation and high unemployment occurring simultaneously
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Evaluate the effectiveness of Reagan's Cold War policies in bringing about the end of the Cold War.
They were highly effective and directly led to the collapse of the Soviet Union.
They had no significant impact on the end of the Cold War.
They contributed to the end of the Cold War but were not the sole factor.
They prolonged the Cold War by increasing tensions.
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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which event marked the end of the Cold War?
The fall of the Berlin Wall
The signing of the INF Treaty
The dissolution of the Soviet Union
The end of the Vietnam War
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DOK Level 1: Recall
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