Nixon's Foreign Policy and Economic Challenges

What was one of President Richard M. Nixon's main goals when he entered office in 1969?

• To expand federal control

• To steer the country in a conservative direction

• To increase liberal policies

• To maintain the status quo

Who did Richard Nixon choose as his special adviser on foreign affairs?

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Henry Kissinger

• Gerald Ford

What was the economic context in the United States as Nixon and Kissinger ended America's involvement in Vietnam?

• Economic prosperity was increasing

• The nation was entering an era of limits

• The economy was unaffected by the war

• There was a significant economic boom

What was one of the strategies Nixon used to restore America's prestige and influence on the world stage?

• Expanding military presence

• Increasing federal government power

• Reducing federal government power

• Ignoring international relations

What was one of the main goals of President Nixon's New Federalism?

• Increase federal government power

• Decrease federal government power

• Eliminate state governments

• Centralize all government functions

What was the purpose of the revenue-sharing bill under Nixon's New Federalism?

• To increase federal taxes

• To distribute federal power to state and local governments

• To eliminate state taxes

• To centralize federal control over local governments

What was the Family Assistance Plan (FAP) proposed by Nixon?

• A plan to increase military spending

• A welfare reform plan providing a basic federal payment to families

• A tax reduction plan for corporations

• A healthcare reform plan

Why did Nixon's Family Assistance Plan (FAP) fail in the Senate?

• It was too popular among conservatives

• It was considered too generous by liberals

• It was opposed by both liberals and conservatives

• It was never introduced in the Senate

What significant event took place on July 20, 1969, during the Nixon administration?

• The signing of the Civil Rights Act

• Americans walked on the moon

• The end of the Vietnam War

• The Watergate scandal

What was one of the main goals of Nixon's presidency regarding social programs?

• To expand Medicare and Medicaid

• To dismantle some of the nation's social programs

• To increase funding for education

• To create new housing policies