US.85: Nixon's Policies and Major Events
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Sheridan Kaatz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main goal of Nixon's Vietnam War policy?
Increase US military presence in Vietnam
Gradually withdraw American troops and strengthen South Vietnamese forces
Initiate peace talks with North Vietnam
Expand the war into neighboring countries
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What significant diplomatic action did Nixon take in 1972?
Signed the Paris Peace Accords
Visited the Soviet Union
Visited China to normalize relations
Signed the SALT treaties
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of Nixon's détente policy with the Soviet Union?
To increase military spending
To reduce Cold War tensions and promote arms control
To isolate the Soviet Union
To expand US influence in Eastern Europe
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what year was the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established?
1965
1970
1975
1980
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main purposes of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) when it was established?
To promote industrial growth
To enforce civil rights laws
To protect human health and the environment
To regulate international trade
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which act did Nixon's administration support to advance civil rights?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Fair Housing Act of 1968
Equal Pay Act of 1963
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who did Nixon appeal to with his "silent majority" speech?
Activists and demonstrators
Conservative Americans who felt marginalized
Members of the counterculture movement
International leaders
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What major scandal overshadowed Nixon's presidency and led to his resignation?
Iran-Contra Affair
Teapot Dome Scandal
Watergate Scandal
Whitewater Controversy
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