1970s U.S. Economic Policies and Events

1970s U.S. Economic Policies and Events

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

8th Grade

Hard

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic conditions characterized the United States during the 1970s?

Rapid economic growth and low inflation

High inflation and slow economic growth

Low inflation and high employment

Stable prices and increased manufacturing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant reason for the decline of manufacturing in the United States during the 1970s?

Increased demand for American-made goods

Lack of innovation in American factories

Growing competition from other countries with lower costs

Government policies that heavily taxed manufacturing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major event in the 1970s led to a significant increase in oil prices and long lines at gas stations in the United States?

A natural disaster destroying oil refineries

A global economic boom increasing demand for oil

Middle Eastern Arab states suspending oil exports to the US

New oil discoveries making oil cheaper

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of President Gerald Ford's domestic program aimed at combating inflation?

Great Society

New Deal

Whip Inflation Now (WIN)

Fair Deal

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was a domestic economic policy implemented by President Jimmy Carter to combat inflation?

Increasing government spending

Nationalizing major industries

Cutting government spending

Lowering interest rates

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main theme of President Jimmy Carter's "Crisis of Confidence" speech?

The need for increased military spending to combat communism.

A call for Americans to regain their faith in the future and their national purpose.

The importance of expanding social welfare programs.

A plan to nationalize the oil industry to solve the energy crisis.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is considered President Jimmy Carter's greatest foreign policy achievement?

Ending the Vietnam War.

Negotiating the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel.

Establishing diplomatic relations with China.

Overthrowing the Shah of Iran.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the Iranian Hostage Crisis last, and when did the hostages gain their freedom?

100 days, released after a successful military rescue.

250 days, released after a prisoner exchange.

444 days, released on the day Ronald Reagan was inaugurated.

365 days, released after a UN resolution.