US History 2nd Sem Exam 25

What was Gerald Ford's political position before becoming President?

• Senate Majority Leader
• House Minority Leader
• Governor of Michigan
• Secretary of State

Why did Gerald Ford become President?

• He won a national election
• He succeeded Nixon after resignation
• The Supreme Court appointed him
• Congress elected him after Nixon's resignation

What was the primary economic challenge during Ford's presidency?

• Deflation
• Trade deficit
• Stagflation
• Currency devaluation

How did Jimmy Carter present himself during his presidency?

• As a Washington insider
• As a military leader
• As a citizen President
• As a business executive

What action by Carter regarding Vietnam draft dodgers proved controversial?

• He increased their prison sentences
• He granted them amnesty
• He required military service
• He imposed fines

What characterized the "Me Generation" of the 1970s?

• Focus on social activism
• Emphasis on self-improvement
• Political engagement
• Environmental advocacy

What happened to the American auto industry during Carter's presidency?

• It reached peak production
• It struggled due to fuel prices
• It dominated global markets
• It increased exports

Which religious movement gained significant influence in the 1970s?

• Buddhist meditation
• New Age spirituality
• Christian fundamentalism
• Eastern orthodoxy

What was the Helsinki Accords primarily about?

• Trade agreements
• Military alliances
• Human rights endorsement
• Nuclear disarmament

What term described the Vietnamese refugees who fled after the fall of South Vietnam?

• The boat people
• The displaced persons
• The asylum seekers
• The refugees