US History 70s-80s Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discuss the significance of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1970s and 1980s.

• It had no significant impact during these decades.

• It led to the passage of major civil rights legislation.

• It focused on economic and social issues, expanding beyond racial equality.

• It was primarily concerned with ending the Vietnam War.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was the primary goal of the "New World Order" as articulated by President George H.W. Bush?

• To establish a single global government

• To promote international cooperation and peace

• To expand U.S. territorial boundaries

• To reduce global trade barriers

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Analyze the economic impact of stagflation on American households in the 1970s.

• Increased purchasing power due to higher wages

• Decreased purchasing power due to rising prices and unemployment

• Stable economic conditions with no significant impact

• Increased savings rates due to higher interest rates

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking