Live Unit 9 Quiz A

What President won the election of 1968?

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• John F. Kennedy

• Gerald Ford

Which action of Congress was a response to the long-term military involvement of the United States in Vietnam?

• Congress passed the War Powers Act to limit presidential power.
• Congress conducted surveys to measure public response to the war.
• Congress passed the Twenty-sixth Amendment to increase the voting age.
• Congress reinstated the draft toassure better military preparation in the future.

Was the Vietnam War popular with the American people? Describe the rationale for your answer.

• Yes, because of widespread support for the draft.

• No, due to the anti-war movement and protests.

• Yes, as evidenced by high approval ratings.

• No, because of the success of military strategies.

Which country did Nixon seek to improve foreign relations with during his presidency?

• China

• Soviet Union

• Vietnam

• North Korea

What two social movements gained the attention of the American people during the 1960s and 1970s?

• Women's Liberation and Environmentalism

• Environmentalism and LGBTQ+ Rights

• Anti-War and Conservative Movements

• Hippie Culture and Space Exploration

What was the purpose of the EPA?

• Economic Policy Advancement

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Education and Public Awareness

• Emergency Preparedness Assistance

Who wrote the book Silent Spring? What topic did it deal with?

• Rachel Carson; environmental pollution

• John Steinbeck; migrant workers

• Betty Friedan; feminism

• Ralph Nader; consumer rights

Which President was involved in the Watergate Scandal? And how did this scandal affect his presidency?

• Richard Nixon; resigned due to impeachment threats

• Gerald Ford; faced no consequences

• Jimmy Carter; resigned after impeachment

• Ronald Reagan; successfully defended against impeachment

Which President pardoned Nixon?

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Gerald Ford

• Jimmy Carter

What two countries did Carter bring together during the Camp David Accords?

• Israel and Egypt

• North and South Korea

• Iran and Iraq

• China and Taiwan