Unit 9: 70s-90s Review

What was the primary goal of President Nixon's visit to China in the 1970s?

• To establish a trade agreement

• To normalize relations with China

• To sign a peace treaty

• To promote cultural exchange

Which event led to a significant loss of trust in the U.S. government during Nixon's presidency?

• The Camp David Accords

• The Watergate scandal

• The Iranian Hostage Crisis

• The Iran-Contra Affair

How did the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) impact the U.S. economy in the 1970s?

• By increasing oil production

• By passing an embargo on the U.S.

• By lowering gasoline prices

• By supporting U.S. energy policies

What was a significant outcome of the Camp David Accords?

• A trade agreement between the U.S. and Egypt

• A peace treaty between Israel and Egypt

• A military alliance between the U.S. and Israel

• An economic partnership between Egypt and Israel

What was the main reason for the Iranian Hostage Crisis?

• The U.S. invasion of Iran

• The Shah of Iran being in the U.S.

• The U.S. support for Iraq

• The signing of the Camp David Accords

What was Sandra Day O’Connor's significant achievement in the U.S. judicial system?

• First female Chief Justice

• First female Supreme Court Justice

• First female Attorney General

• First female Solicitor General

What was the primary purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

• To increase tariffs on imported goods

• To remove trade barriers

• To establish a common currency

• To create a military alliance

What was a major consequence of the September 11, 2001 attacks?

• The signing of the Camp David Accords

• The start of the U.S. War on Terror

• The end of the Cold War

• The beginning of the Iran-Iraq War

What is a significant challenge associated with population growth in terms of the environment?

• Decreased demand for housing

• Increased air and water pollution

• Reduced need for farmland

• Enhanced natural ecosystems

What was a major technological advancement in the late 20th century that influenced global communication?

• The invention of the steam engine

• The development of the internet

• The creation of the telegraph

• The discovery of electricity