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70s to the Present

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins

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Class
Date
1.

This 1972 poster depicts an organization originally formed to advocate

a)

publicly funded health care for children

b)

better economic treatment of migrant workers

c)

a retirement system for farm laborers

d)

equal employment opportunities for women

2.

Why did Chicano migrant workers establish the United Farm Workers?

a)

To exert influence on foreign policy

b)

To obtain fair wages and improve labor conditions

c)

To attain the right to vote in federal elections

d)

To change citizenship requirements

3.

Which theme formed the basis of the Chicano Mural Movement?

a)

Environmental preservation

b)

Assimilation

c)

Education

d)

Cultural pride

4.

The author of this letter was —

a)

a leader of the Civil Rights movement

b)

the cofounder of the National Organization for Women

c)

a leader of a conservative interest group

d)

the cofounder of Ms. Magazine

5.

Which statement correctly completes this time line?

a)

The Centers for Disease Control petitioned Congress to eliminate waste treatment plants.

b)

The federal government created the Environmental Protection Agency to oversee environmental issues.

c)

The automobile industry began researching alternative energy sources.

d)

The president ordered the Public Health Service to deal with environmental pollution.

6.

The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the U.S. government because —

a)

the press secretary failed to keep the public informed of national policy changes

b)

the president directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation

c)

the Supreme Court overruled federal statutes that defined confidentiality

d)

Congress failed to pass legislation enforcing protection of privacy rights

7.
One action that influenced the U.S.-Soviet signing of the SALT I treaty in 1972 was President Richard Nixon’s —
a)
opening of diplomatic relations with China
b)
involvement in the Watergate scandal
c)
support of Israel during the Yom Kippur War
d)
withdrawal of military forces from Vietnam
8.

Lines for gas such as the one in this photograph resulted from —

a)

the dissolution of Standard Oil Company

b)

an oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico

c)

the construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline

d)

an embargo by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries

9.

Why did gasoline prices spike during the 1970s and early 1980s?

a)

A natural disaster impeded offshore drilling for oil.

b)

Congress imposed new regulations on foreign energy companies.

c)

Conflicts in the Middle East disrupted the distribution of oil.

d)

Congress introduced new legislation to increase the fuel efficiency of vehicles.

10.

What prompted Congress to pass the War Powers Resolution?

a)

Rulings issued by the Supreme Court that banned deployment of U.S. combat forces without a declaration of war

b)

Fears that renewed conflict in the Middle East would require the United States to defend Israel

c)

Decisions made by the executive branch during the Korean and Vietnam Wars

d)

Limits on the authority of the chief executive imposed by an international tribunal

11.

In 1979 the Shah of Iran was forced into exile. The U.S. government later allowed the Shah to enter the United States for medical treatment. This perceived U.S. support for the Shah of Iran resulted in which of the following?

a)

Iran attacked a U.S. military base in Asia.

b)

Soviet forces began an occupation of Iran.

c)

Israel demanded U.S. support for the strategic bombing of cities in Iran.

d)

Revolutionaries kidnapped a group of U.S. citizens in Iran.

12.

The policy objectives of Reaganomics were based on the theory that —

a)

borrowing from foreign countries would help cover the costs of domestic programs

b)

significant increases in government spending would help reduce unemployment

c)

broad tax cuts and financial deregulation would promote economic expansion

d)

reducing trade barriers would result in a budget surplus

13.

In this excerpt, President Reagan is referring to what would become known as —

a)

the Iran-Contra affair

b)

the Watergate scandal

c)

the Plame affair

d)

the Whitewater controversy

14.
How did President Ronald Reagan’s administration support Contra rebels in Nicaragua after Congress cut funding for military aid?
a)
By secretly selling weapons to Iran in order to raise funds
b)
By confiscating funds seized in drug raids
c)
By implementing a sin tax on luxury items
d)
By collecting tariffs on oil imports from Saudi Arabia
15.

Which diagram is about Sandra Day O’Connor?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

16.
Which quotation could most likely be attributed to Sandra Day O’Connor?
a)
“The power I exert on the Court depends on the power of my arguments, not on my gender.”
b)
“Yes, I did feel a special responsibility to be the first American woman in space.”
c)
“I came to Washington to work for God, FDR, and the millions of forgotten, plain common workingmen.”
d)
“I only knew that, as I was being arrested, that it was the very last time I would ever ride in humiliation of this kind.”
17.

How does the pattern of distribution of political representation shown in these graphs affect relationships within the government?

a)

Members of Congress compete to be majority leaders.

b)

The president must negotiate to get congressional support for the executive agenda.

c)

Leaders of Congress assign legislation through committees.

d)

The president determines which pieces of legislation are passed.

18.

In this excerpt, Senator Collins proposed legislation intended to address —

a)

Iraqi aggression against neighboring countries

b)

the refusal of the Israeli government to recognize Palestine

c)

the collective economic power of OPEC member nations

d)

the formation of a military coalition among Arab states

19.

In 1997, Vernon Baker was awarded the Medal of Honor. How was this award historically significant?

a)

Baker was the first U.S. naval officer to be honored for bravery in combat.

b)

Baker was the only living African American veteran of World War II ever to receive the medal.

c)

Baker commanded the first Marine brigade to land at Normandy during World War II.

d)

Baker was the only recipient to serve in both World War I and World War II.

20.

Which statement best describes a major impact Bill Gates has had on U.S. business and technology?

a)

He set up the first computer network systems for the military.

b)

He designed the heat-shield technology used on space shuttles.

c)

He started the company that provides operating software for most personal computers.

d)

He created an online store that changed the way people purchase consumer goods.

21.

This table shows the number of votes received in the state of Florida by the three leading candidates in the 2000 presidential election. Which of the following best describes Ralph Nader’s effect on the election in Florida?

a)

He contested the recounting of election ballots in federal court.

b)

His presence as a third-party candidate discouraged voter turnout.

c)

He persuaded state officials to abandon the punch-card method of voting.

d)

His candidacy drew crucial votes away from the other candidates.

22.

What was a major reason Congress rejected this treaty?

a)

Member nations refused to adopt protective tariffs.

b)

U.S. politicians feared negative economic consequences.

c)

Member nations refused to support democratic reforms.

d)

U.S. politicians wanted stricter regulations on emissions

23.

What was the initial response of the U.S. government to the attacks of September 11, 2001?

a)

To impose economic sanctions on Libya for sponsoring terrorist activities

b)

To begin military operations in Afghanistan

c)

To reopen military bases in Europe that had been closed after the Cold War

d)

To form a coalition to eliminate training bases in Pakistan

24.

What is the primary aim of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001?

a)

To limit the amount of foreign investments in the United States

b)

To promote the growth of locally owned small businesses

c)

To prevent acts of terrorism against the United States

d)

To increase funding for military contracts

25.

How did President Bush attempt to complete the mission described above?

a)

By overthrowing a dictator in North Korea

b)

By fighting a global war on terrorism

c)

By offering assistance to refugees escaping genocide

d)

By supporting the Arab Spring movement

26.

How did these features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?

a)

Tornadoes gained momentum in open land areas.

b)

Storm surges caused a massive shift in tectonic plates.

c)

Mud slides trapped residents in the city.

d)

Storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke.

27.

Which sentence best completes this diagram?

a)

The levee system was unable to hold back floodwater.

b)

The Mississippi River was diverted.

c)

An outbreak of tornadoes felled numerous trees.

d)

The National Weather Service failed to provide adequate warning.

28.

What does President Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial reflect about modern U.S. politics?

a)

Congress conducts more thorough investigations of judicial nominees.

b)

Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency.

c)

Media outlets focus more on policy issues than on the actions of elected officials.

d)

Elected officials face greater scrutiny of their personal lives

29.

Which of the following resulted from the U.S.-led military coalition’s engagement in the Persian Gulf War?

a)

The Shah of Iran was overthrown.

b)

Saddam Hussein was forced from power.

c)

The nation of Kuwait was liberated.

d)

Iraqi Kurds were granted equal rights.

30.

Which headline describes an event that resulted from the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001?

a)

“Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations Resume”

b)

“Debt Crisis Shakes European Union”

c)

“Russia Increases Petroleum Exports”

d)

“Troops Deployed to Afghanistan”

31.

How did the goal described in this excerpt most affect the U.S. economy?

a)

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates to control inflation.

b)

Lower gasoline prices left people with more disposable income.

c)

The federal debt increased dramatically as a result of military spending.

d)

Popular support for cutting the budgets of domestic programs declined.

32.

This event best illustrates the global —

a)

effects of U.S. foreign policy

b)

influence of U.S. popular culture

c)

exchange of political ideals

d)

exchange of technological innovations

33.

The establishment of the wildlife corridors discussed in the excerpt was most likely necessary to prevent —

a)

the spread of disease among animals

b)

the disruption of animal migration

c)

a rapid increase in the number of animals

d)

an invasion of non-native animal species

34.

An employee contacts his supervisor to request time off guaranteed to him under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Under which circumstance do the provisions of this law apply?

a)

The employee qualifies for time off to complete a college degree.

b)

The employee qualifies for time off to care for a newborn child.

c)

The employee qualifies for an extended vacation due to airline delays.

d)

The employee qualifies for assignment to a different work location.

35.

The information on this map best supports the conclusion that between 2000 and 2005 —

a)

health-care costs decreased in the Northeast

b)

Social Security payments decreased in the Pacific Northwest

c)

income tax revenues increased in the Midwest

d)

Medicare spending increased in the Southwest

36.

These proposals most clearly reflect the federal government’s developing role in —

a)

harvesting natural resources

b)

supporting environmental conservation

c)

nationalizing manufacturing industries

d)

promoting business competition

37.

In which organization do the United States and other member nations confront the problems mentioned in this excerpt?

a)

The Commonwealth of Nations

b)

The European Union

c)

The United Nations

d)

The International Red Cross

38.

Which of the following correctly completes this description?

a)

North American Free Trade Agreement

b)

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

c)

General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

d)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

39.

Barack Obama described his 2008 election victory in this manner because the election was the first in which —

a)

a minority candidate was elected president

b)

naturalized immigrants had access to multilingual ballots

c)

federal courts ordered voter recounts to stop

d)

religious beliefs played a significant role in the presidential campaign

40.

Which of these natural resources correctly fills in the blanks in this excerpt?

a)

Coal

b)

Iron

c)

Gold

d)

Petroleum

41.

Senator Boxer supported the legislation mentioned in this excerpt most likely because she was concerned that —

a)

foreign production companies might not make films of the same quality as domestic companies

b)

foreign production companies might not release their movies in the United States

c)

the loss of domestic production work would result in fewer job opportunities for Americans

d)

the price of DVDs would increase if they had to be imported from other countries

42.

What is one way to describe the developments shown above?

a)

Effects of programs to monitor national security

b)

Conclusions from research conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency

c)

Program results of the Federal Civil Defense Administration

d)

Practical applications of technologies developed for spaceflight

43.

Which factor links all of these modern innovations?

a)

They are all products initially created for use in the U.S. communications industry.

b)

They each include material that was first grown on U.S. experimental farms in the late nineteenth century.

c)

They each include technology that was originally developed for use in the U.S. space exploration program.

d)

They are all special tools first created for U.S. transportation workers in the early twentieth century.

44.

How did Steve Jobs influence business in the twenty-first century?

a)

By opening stores that sold consumer goods at discounted prices

b)

By developing popular devices that changed the way people used electronics

c)

By improving the methods used for offshore drilling by oil companies

d)

By designing automobiles that utilized technology to reduce gasoline usage

45.

How have major parties reacted to the scenario described above?

a)

By suing the third parties in court for campaign-finance violations

b)

By persuading the third parties to present a new platform

c)

By addressing the issues raised by the third parties

d)

By preventing third parties from holding conventions

46.

What type of political activity is described in this scenario?

a)

Protesting

b)

Boycotting

c)

Lobbying

d)

Recalling

47.

Which situation demonstrates one way that U.S. culture has spread to other parts of the world?

a)

A young boy in Great Britain watches anime.

b)

A teenage girl buys a hip-hop CD in China.

c)

A businesswoman eats at a sushi restaurant in Canada.

d)

A college athlete in Brazil trains for the Olympics.

48.

The ideas contained in the Declaration of Independence helped —

a)

motivate European rulers to establish new colonies

b)

inspire people in other countries to question the authority of their government

c)

encourage new settlers in South America to assimilate native populations

d)

persuade religious leaders in other countries to stop the persecution of non-Christians

49.

Under the U.S. Constitution, the government may not take private property unless —

a)

the land requires extensive restoration

b)

the government determines that the land is critical to developers’ profits

c)

the landowner refuses to build a home on the land

d)

the government pays the owner fair compensation for the land

50.

One way the development of the Internet has improved the quality of life in the United States is by —

a)

decreasing the influence of advertising on consumers

b)

increasing the ease of obtaining information

c)

improving privacy protection for individuals

d)

increasing the reliability of available information

51.

Which civic action demonstrates the most fundamental responsibility of citizens in a democracy?

a)

Volunteering at a community food bank

b)

Signing a petition on a college campus

c)

Registering with the Selective Service

d)

Voting in a presidential election

52.

Which of the following has resulted from the increased use of computers in the workplace?

a)

Corporate use of vertical integration has increased.

b)

Employees are required to sign Internet-usage agreements.

c)

Unions demand that a forty-hour workweek be enforced.

d)

The number of employees that are granted off-site access has decreased.

53.

This organization most likely encourages Congress to pass legislation that —

a)

finances oil exploration in domestic waters

b)

focuses on finding clean and renewable energy sources

c)

reduces regulation of the coal-mining industry

d)

gives substantial tax breaks to natural-gas companies

54.

Which value is best reflected in this excerpt?

a)

Liberty

b)

Populism

c)

Laissez-faire

d)

Egalitarianism

55.

What do these advertisements suggest to consumers?

a)

Government regulation of the cell phone industry is increasing.

b)

Personal computers are replacing cell phones.

c)

Free enterprise promotes competition among cell phone providers.

d)

Cell phone users have limited choices in the marketplace.

56.

Which marketing strategy is most clearly a result of the changing demographic patterns described above?

a)

Television networks offer discounts to toy companies for commercials played during Saturday-morning cartoons.

b)

Fast-food chains partner with the film industry to advertise recent movie releases with kids’ meals.

c)

Telecommunication companies spend increasing amounts of money on commercials that air on Spanish-language radio stations.

d)

Department stores place large advertisements in Sunday newspapers.

57.

Which of the following best completes this diagram?

a)

Decreased availability of raw materials

b)

Lower rates of personal savings

c)

Increased business competition

d)

Greater influence for labor unions

58.

One advantage offered by hybrid cars is that they —

a)

shorten the driving time to destinations

b)

decrease household electricity usage

c)

reduce the amount of money spent on gasoline

d)

expand the use of carpools

59.

How has the development of satellite technology affected the U.S. economy?

a)

By resulting in increased private funding of research institutions

b)

By increasing efficiency in telecommunications

c)

By enabling transoceanic air travel

d)

By facilitating the development of technologies that improve fuel efficiency

60.

Which of the following does this menu best reflect?

a)

Successful agricultural trade agreements with other countries

b)

Strict U.S. regulations on food preparation

c)

Diverse ethnic contributions to U.S. culture

d)

Lowered nutritional standards for public schools

61.
A company specializes in manufacturing and distributing automobile parts. Which use of computer technology would most enhance the productivity of this business?
a)
Providing employees with remote access to the company’s network
b)
Using direct deposit for employee paychecks
c)
Developing a website to advertise discounts on products
d)
Using an automated tracking system for shipping and warehouse inventory
62.

Who is most closely associated with the development of computer operating systems?

a)

Robert L. Johnson

b)

Ralph Nader

c)

Al Gore

d)

Bill Gates

63.

The events described in this excerpt provide evidence of which political situation?

a)

Growing solidarity between the executive and judicial branches

b)

An increase in the number of legislators who vote against party lines

c)

A lack of cooperation between the legislative and executive branches

d)

The refusal by the Supreme Court to intervene in legislative matters

64.

A high school teacher wrote these bullet points on the whiteboard. What was the most likely topic of discussion?

a)

Goals of U.S. assimilation policies

b)

Objectives of the Grange movement

c)

Reasons for immigration to the United States

d)

Principles of social Darwinism

65.

Which outcome best completes this diagram?

a)

A reduction in the use of agricultural pesticides

b)

The conversion of natural habitat to farmland

c)

A decline in the availability of processed foods

d)

The establishment of quality controls on imported foods

66.

These technological advances can all be traced back to which industry?

a)

Telecommunications

b)

Energy

c)

Aerospace

d)

Transportation

67.

Which of the following does this event celebrate?

a)

The economic impact of the music industry

b)

The global diffusion of an original form of music

c)

Improved acoustic qualities of recorded music

d)

The relationships between different types of music

68.

Which action did the federal government take to recognize these soldiers?

a)

Passing the GI Bill to give them educational benefits

b)

Awarding them the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions above the call of duty

c)

Providing them with monetary bonuses for demonstrating courage under fire

d)

Awarding them battlefield promotions from enlisted to officer

69.

Which action is an example of the type of participation described above?

a)

Obtaining a driver’s license

b)

Organizing a blood drive

c)

Choosing a place to live

d)

Voting for city council members

70.
She is a major supporter of the Republican Party and a conservative that is against abortion and feminism
a)
Phyllis Schlafly
b)
Betty Friedan
c)
Susan B. Anthony
d)
Ida B. Wells
71.
Reagan's plan to have a strong national defense in order to make the world a safer place from Communism and the Soviet Union.
a)
Iran-Contra Affair
b)
Peace Through Strength
c)
Marshall Plan
d)
Reaganomics
72.
Created after 9/11 in order to prevent future terrorist attacks from happen. However, can violate Americans' privacy.
a)
Executive Order 9066
b)
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
c)
Volstead Act
d)
Patriot Act
73.
Reagan's biggest scandal involving the illegal selling of military arms in order to prevent the spread of Communism in Latin America.
a)
9/11
b)
Iran-Contra Affair
c)
Watergate
d)
Scopes Trial
74.
The economic policy during Reagan's presidency that believed in tax cuts for the wealthy and reducing spending on government programs like foods stamps, social security, etc.
a)
Obamacare
b)
Inflation
c)
Stangation
d)
Reaganomics
75.
During Reagan's presidency the Marine Corps barracks were attacked here and he had to decide whether to go to war or not.
a)
Iran
b)
Syria
c)
Afghanistan
d)
Lebanon
76.
Created during President Clinton's presidency to eliminate tariffs between the US, Mexico, and Canada in order to help the economy and encourage trading.
a)
OPEC
b)
NATO
c)
United Nations
d)
NAFTA
77.
This natural disaster in the early 2000s caused thousands of Louisiana residents to leave their homes due to the levees breaking and flooding to occur.
a)
3-Mile Island
b)
Hoover Dam Rupture
c)
Tornado Alley
d)
Hurricane Katrina
78.
The United States fought in this country after 9/11 in order to capture Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the terrorist attack.
a)
Iraq
b)
Iran
c)
Afghanistan
d)
Syria
79.
The creator of the famous superstore that many Americans shop at for their cheap prices and wide selection of goods.
a)
Sam Walton
b)
Bill Gates
c)
Betty Friedan
d)
Mark Zuckerberg
80.
President Obama's plan to provide all Americans with healthcare, but also required citizens to have it or face a monetary penalty.
a)
Tariff of Abominations
b)
Affordable Care Act
c)
Social Security Act
d)
Volstead Act
81.
He beat Al Gore to win the presidency of the United States in 2000. However, he won the Electoral College, not the popular vote. 
a)
Donald Trump
b)
Barack Obama
c)
George Bush
d)
Bill Clinton
82.
This major event happened during Carter's presidency and focused on the holding of American 52 officials for over 444 days.
a)
Iran Hostage Crisis
b)
Iran-Contra Affair
c)
Persian Gulf War
d)
September 11 Attacks
83.
This event occurred during President Clinton's tenure and involved the ethnic cleansing of Muslims from Serbia. The US led a United Nations group to stop the conflict.
a)
Persian Gulf War
b)
The Balkan Crisis
c)
The War on Terror
d)
World War II
84.
She became the FIRST LATINA supreme court justice in American history during Barack Obama's presidency.
a)
Dolores Huerta
b)
Sonya Sotomayor
c)
Cesar Chavez
d)
Soledad O'Brien
85.

What limited the nuclear arms race between the USA and USSR?

a)

Camp David Accords

b)

SALT I Treaty

c)

Moon landing

d)

War Powers Act

86.

Which group protested the ERA?

a)

NAACP

b)

National Organization of Women

c)

Conservatives

d)

Liberals

87.

18-20 years old can vote.

a)

19th Amendment

b)

26th Amendment

c)

15th Amendment

d)

24th Amendment

88.

Students have the right to protest under the 1st Amendment

a)

Wisconsin v Yoder

b)

Miranda v Arizona

c)

Hernandez v Texas

d)

Tinker v Des Moines

89.

What overturned the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?

a)

Selective Service Act

b)

Espionage Act

c)

War Powers Act

d)

Freedom of Information Act

90.

In the 1970s, OPEC placed an embargo on what good?

a)

Oil

b)

Coal

c)

Steel

d)

Gold

91.

Which court case upheld the rights of parents to withdraw children form school for religious reasons?

a)

Miranda v. Arizona

b)

Hernandez v. Texas

c)

Tinker v. Des Moines

d)

Wisconsin v. Yoder

92.

How did Reagan's administration fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua?

a)

By selling weapons to Iran

b)

By placing a tariff on oil

c)

By increasing taxes

d)

By cutting Great Society programs

93.
What happened to Bill Clinton's plan for affordable health care for all Americans?
a)
Congress approved the plan
b)
Congress denied the plan
c)
The Supreme Court outlawed the plan
d)
The Supreme Court approved the plan
94.
What did Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich push for to create a balanced budget amendment, tax cuts, welfare reform, and tougher crime laws?
a)
"Square Deal"
b)
"Contract with America"
c)
"New Frontier"
d)
"New Deal"
95.
The Family and Medical Leave Act:
a)
provides employees with up to 24 weeks of unpaid leave to deal with family matters.
b)
requires companies with 25 or more employees to provide unpaid leave for family matters.
c)
requires companies with 50 or more employees to provide unpaid leave for family matters.
d)
provides employees with up to 12 weeks of paid leave to deal with family matters such as a birth of a child.
96.
The efficiency of telecommunications can be attributed to 
a)
the development of satellite technology
b)
decreased consumer demand for products
c)
the development of the microwave
d)
presidential enforcement of technology requirements
97.
What was the name of Iraq's Dictator, who ordered the invasion of Kuwait in August 1990, for which the US forced their withdraw in the 1991 Gulf War?
a)
Anwar Sadat
b)
Osama Bin Laden
c)
Mumamar Quadafi 
d)
Saadam Hussein
98.
George Bush was famous for saying...read my lips
a)
American is the greatest country on earth
b)
I will never tell a lie
c)
no new taxes
d)
all is well that ends well
99.
What country was liberated as a result of the Persian Gulf War? 
a)
Iraq
b)
Iran
c)
Russia
d)
Kuwait
100.
President Bush and the United Nations sent in troops in January 1991, their goal was the restore peace in Kuwait. What was the name of this conflict, which lasted six weeks?
a)
World War II
b)
Vietnam War
c)
Persian Gulf War
d)
This means war