WorksheetsHistory B 9
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 7hrs 0mins
What does the AIDS virus attack?
the lungs
the immune system
blood cells
the brain
Initially, which groups were most impacted by the AIDS virus?
homosexual men & women
homosexual men & the poor
minorities & intravenous drug users
homosexual men & intravenous drug users
What did the Nation at Risk report highlight?
that America was more at risk of drug abuse than other industrialized countries
that American cities contained more health problems than the cities in other industrialized countries
that equality levels in America were far behind those in other industrialized countries
that American students were behind those in other industrialized countries
What was the goal of the Equal Rights Amendment?
fair pay between men and women
fair pay between whites and minorities
fair job opportunities for African-Americans
fair housing practices in America
What influenced the Conservative Movement of the 80s?
government spending on entitlement programs
the civil rights movement
stories of people fraudulently claiming benefits
all of the above
Which Conservative Movement group was most influenced by Christianity?
New Right
Conservative Coalition
Moral Majority
Which Conservative Movement group was most impacted by social issues such as the Equal Rights Amendment?
New Right
Conservative Coalition
Moral Majority
What were the 3 elements of Reaganomics?
Budget Cuts, Tax Cuts & Increased Defense Spending
Budget Cuts, Tax Cuts & Decreased Defense Spending
Tax Cuts, Remove Government Programs & Increased Defense Spending
Budget Cuts, Tax Increases & Increased Defense Spending
What were signs of economic recovery under Reagan?
increase in new homeowners & increase in high-paid jobs
creation of new jobs & decrease in the budget deficit
decline in unemployment, stock market surge & GDP increase
all of the above
What was the underlying problem of economic recovery under Reagan?
national debt had increased significantly
the middle class were being left behind
unemployment was on the rise
inflation had returned
Why did Reagan favor a policy of deregulation?
as a favour to his friends in business
to increase competition
scandals within certain regulatory bodies
to improve the rights of workers
What does deregulation mean?
creating more government programs to work with business
cutting back government rules on businesses
removing rights of trade unions in negotiations with businesses
removing trade barriers to boost businesses
What stopped Reagan from running for re-election in 1988?
illness
the 22nd Amendment
opinion poll ratings
disillusionment with politics
What was a consequence of negative campaigning in the 1988 election between Bush & Dukakis?
an increase in violence in America
a federal investigation into lies told in the election
a decrease in voters
a decrease in party membership
What seriously hampered Bush's chances for reelection in 1992?
American involvement in Iraq & Kuwait
increased government surveillance of citizens
allegations of racism
breaking a promise not to raise taxes
Which of these were Gorbachev's views?
better relations with the US & spreading communism throughout Africa
opening Soviet society & better relations with the US
restructuring society & reclaiming territory
restructuring society & spreading communism through Asia
What threats did America face in the aftermath of the Cold War?
refugee crisis & non-democratic dictators
religious based threats & a refugee crisis
non-democratic dictators & religious based threats
How did Reagan break the Boland Amendment?
by selling arms to the Contras
by buying arms from Iran
by sending money to Iran
by sending money to the Contras
Why did Reagan support the Contras?
they had won an election and were under threat from the Sandinistas
the Sandinistas were socialists and had links to the Soviets
to overthrow the Iranian government
What was the result of the Iran-Contra Affair?
Reagan was impeached
no charges were made
several staff members were arrested but pardoned by Clinton
several staff members were arrested but pardoned by Bush
Why did America fear Iraq invading Saudi Arabia?
Iraq would control the majority of the world's oil fields
Saddam Hussein wanted to expand into Iran
Iraq supported Islamic extremists that were a threat to America
What conservative group interpreted the bible literally and believed in absolute rights and wrongs?
Conservative Coalition
New Right
Christian Men’s Group
Moral Majority
Based on the Iran-Contra Affair, to whom was President Reagan's staff illegally selling arms?
Iran
Iraq
Sandinistas
Contras
Which conservative group focused on middle-class voters and disaffected Democrats?
Christian Men’s Group
Moral Majority
New Right
Conservative Coalition
The Gulf War, which was waged under George H.W. Bush’s administration, came as a direct result of which of the following?
Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait
Iraq’s invasion of Saudi Arabia
Iraq’s invasion of Iran
Iran’s invasion of Iraq
What new and deadly retroviral disease appeared in the early 1980s?
MERS
AIDS
Hemophilia
SARS
After “A Nation At Risk” was published, what did American’s debate with regards to the improvement of educational outcomes?
More emphasis on computers, but less emphasis on social studies and English
Longer school days, more homework, and extended school year
Longer school days, extended school year, but less homework
More emphasis on English, math, and science, less emphasis on social studies
What idea is deregulation centered upon?
Lessening federal guidelines on small business owners to employ more people.
Lessening federal guidelines on major industries to improve competition thereby dropping prices.
Increasing state regulation of smaller industries to create lower prices.
Increasing federal regulation of major industries to improve competition and increase profits.
