Conservatism Wayground Screencast (Slides 154 - 157)

What societal factors contributed to the rise of conservatism in the late 1960s?

• The economic boom of the 1960s

• The counterculture movement and protests

• The decline of rural communities

• The success of the Vietnam War

What was the primary goal of the individuals involved in the Watergate break-in?

• To protest against the Vietnam War

• To wiretap and gather information against the Democrats

• To steal funds from the Democratic Party

• To sabotage the Republican Party

Who were the journalists that played a key role in uncovering the Watergate scandal?

• Dan Rather and Peter Jennings

• Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Murrow

• Mark Felt and Frank Wills

• Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein

What action did Gerald Ford take after Nixon's resignation that was widely unpopular?

• He dissolved the Supreme Court

• He pardoned Nixon for any crimes

• He declared war on Vietnam

• He refused to address the economic crisis

What was a key factor in Jimmy Carter's victory in the 1976 presidential election?

• His promise not to lie to the American people

• His economic policies

• His military background

• His strong support for the Vietnam War