An Era of Change Quiz

What was the primary goal of the American Indian Movement (AIM) during the 1970s?

• To gain voting rights for Native Americans
• To reclaim ancestral lands and assert tribal sovereignty
• To integrate Native Americans into mainstream American society
• To promote Native American art and culture

In what year did the first Earth Day take place?

• 1965
• 1970
• 1975
• 1980

What was the significance of the Stonewall Riot in the context of LGBTQ+ rights?

• It marked the beginning of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement
• It was a peaceful protest against discrimination
• It had no lasting impact on society
• It was a government-sanctioned event

What was the primary purpose of the Bracero program during World War II?

• To provide jobs for American citizens
• To bring Mexican workers to the U.S. for agricultural labor
• To support the internment of Japanese Americans
• To promote bilingual education

What was a significant impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990?

• It only applied to government buildings
• It decreased employment opportunities for people with disabilities
• It mandated accessibility in public spaces and prohibited discrimination
• It only focused on physical disabilities

What was Nixon's approach to foreign policy known as?

• Realpolitik
• Isolationism
• Interventionism
• Liberalism

Which country did Nixon notably reach out to for improved relations during his presidency?

• Soviet Union
• Cuba
• China
• North Korea

How did the 1973 oil crisis, influenced by OPEC, impact the U.S. economy?

• Increased economic growth
• Decreased unemployment
• Rising inflation and unemployment
• Stabilized prices

What event during the Watergate scandal became known as the 'Saturday Night Massacre'?

• The break-in at the Watergate complex
• Nixon's resignation
• The firing of Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox
• The indictment of White House officials

What was the significance of the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz Island by Native American activists?

• It led to the immediate return of the island to Native tribes
• It brought national attention to Native American issues and inspired further activism
• It resulted in the creation of a new Native American reservation
• It forced the government to close all federal prisons