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WorksheetsCrisis & Resurgence EOC Review
Total questions: 132
Worksheet time: 2hrs 45mins
Who was the United States President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Harry Truman
Dwight Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Robert Kennedy
James Gregory
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Nikita Khrushchev
Joseph Stalin
Mikhal Gorbachav
Fidel Castro
Sergei Fedorov
Who was the Cuban Dictator during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
John F. Kennedy
Nikita Khrushchev
Fidel Castro
Dwight Eisenhower
Edwardo Obstinado
Kennedy approved an invasion plan called
Destroy Castro
Operation Cuba's Biggest Regret
The Bay of Pigs Invasion
The U-2Coastal Operation
The Soviet Nuclear Crisis
Which of the following statements is true about the Bay of Pigs?
Castro was alert and prepared for a rebel attack because the first rebel soldiers had missed their target.
Soviet ships carrying medical supplies and food were refused entrance to the Bay of Pigs and had to turn back.
Castro made an alliance with Gorbachev, who placed missiles in Cuba which were directed at the US.
A US spy plane observed the Cubans placing Soviet submarines in the Bay of Pigs, which prompted the US to attack Cuba.
The Bay of Pigs is a small farming community that was being used to disguise the Soviet missiles being set up on the coast of Cuba.
Which of the following justifies Kennedy's Navy block around Cuba?
Khrushchev removed all Soviet missiles from Cuba.
An American spy plane caught the Soviet Union placing nuclear weapons in Cuba.
Fidel Castro becomes dictator of Cuba and launches his new line of army fatigues with matching beards.
Khrushchev led a conference in Yalta but the US was not invited.
Castro threatened to launch four missiles at the US if Kennedy refused to take down the US missiles in Turkey.
Which of the following statements expresses the message in this political cartoon?
Castro reluctantly agreed to give Khrushchev 54 of his submarines in exchange for the Soviet missiles.
Castro had a terrible toothache and asked Khrushchev if he would pay his dental bill.
In 1968 Khrushchev demanded that Castro remove 22 missiles in Turkey, which were pointed at the Soviet Union.
Khrushchev determined he couldn't trust Castro and made the decision to remove the 100 missiles he had left behind in Cuba.
Castro mockingly told Khrushchev he would rather lose all his teeth than to lose all the missiles pointed at the United States.
The failed US attempt to overthrow the communist Cuban government in 1961 was called the:
Bay of Pigs Invasion
Cuban Missile Crisis
Project to Eliminate Cuban Communism (PECC)
Inchon Invasion
Anti-Totalitarian Takeover (ATT)
How did the US discover that nuclear missile sites were being constructed in Cuba?
from American CIA spies in Cuba posing as farmers
from US spy satellites
from listening in on secret Soviet-Cuban radio transmissions
the British intercepted the telegram which outlined the nuclear missile project in Cuba
from photographs taken from an American U-2 spy plane
What was one of the main goals of the Community Reinvestment Act?
to decrease discriminatory actions of banks
to fund school programs
to stop socialism
to fight terrorism
The Camp David Accords was-
peace treaty to end the Cold war
agreement between the U.S and Middle eastern nations to lift the oil embargo by OPEC.
peace agreement negotiated by Carter between Israel & Egypt
agreement to protect Middle Eastern countries from Soviet rule
Why was there an oil embargo on the U.S by OPEC?
U.S sided with Egypt & OPEC sided with Israel in the Yom Kippur War
OPEC sided with Egypt & U.S sided with Syria in the Yom Kippur War
OPEC sided with Israel & U.S sided with Syria in the Yom Kippur War
U. S sided with Israel & OPEC sided with Egypt & Syria in the Yom Kippur War
What actions did the U.S government take in order to oversee environmental issues?
Community Reinvestment Act & Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act, S.A.L.T, & Camp David Accords
Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, & Clean Air Act
Clean Air Act, Peace through Strength, & Clean Water Act
Provided swing votes in key cases and was the first female appointed to the supreme court
Nancy Reagan
Sandra Day O'Connor
Betty Frieden
Susan B. Anthony
The resurgence of conservatism was a political characteristic of which era in the U.S?
70's & 80's
1990's & 2000's
1960's
1920's
In order to raise funds to support fighting communism in Nicaragua, Reagan's administration sold weapons to Iran in what is now known as the-
Camp David Accords
Iran-Iraq Affair
Iran-Contra Affair
Iran Hostage Crisis
An agreement on weapons control between the U.S & Soviet Union.
Stagflation
Peace through Strength
Camp David Accords
Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT)
Failed rescue, economic sanctions, and negotiations for the release of the hostages were-
responses by Nixon toward the Soviet Union during the Cold War
responses by Carter during the Iran Hostage Crisis
responses by Reagan during the Iran-Contra Affair
responses by Ford when he pardoned Nixon for the Watergate Scandal
The Watergate Scandal was responsible for-
decrease in confidence in the U.S government
the impeachment of President Nixon
major tax cuts under President Reagan
keeping the peace in the middle-east
Migration patterns in the U.S in the 20th century shifted from-
Midwest to Northeast
West to North
Northeast to West
Midwest to the South
The Shah of Iran getting treatment for cancer in the U.S led-
to war in the Middle East
to Iranian students taking Americans hostage
OPEC placing an oil embargo on the U.S
the spread of communism in Nicaragua
Shutting off of a port to keep people or supplies from moving in or out.
blockade
containment
perestroika
satellites
How did we fund the Contra's in Nicaragua?
selling weapons to Iran
confiscating drug money
implementing the sin taxes
collecting tarriff on oil
The Persian Gulf War was a:
UN sancation war to liberate Kuwait
UN sanction war to liberate Iran
UN sanction war to liberate Iraq
UN sanction war to liberate Afghanistan
Questions 1-3 refer to the excerpt below.
"In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem. From time to time we've been tempted to believe that society has become too complex to be managed by self-rule, that government by an elite group is superior to government for, by, and of the people .... "It is my intention to curb the size and influence of the federal establishment and to demand recognition of the distinction between the powers granted to the Federal government and those reserved to the States or to the people .... "In the days ahead I will propose removing the roadblocks that have slowed our economy and reduced productivity .... It is time to reawaken this industrial giant, to get government back within its means, and to lighten our punitive tax burden. And these will be our first priorities, and on these principles there will be no compromise."
-President Ronald Reagan, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1981
Which of the following was an accomplishment by Reagan that fulfilled the pledges made in this excerpt?
Balancing the federal budget.
Cutting military spending through greater efficiency.
Strengthening environmental protections of federal lands.
Reducing taxes for businesses and upper-income individuals.
"While the world waited, Saddam Hussein met every overture of peace with open contempt. While the world prayed for peace, Saddam prepared for war .... Tonight, 28 nations-countries from five continents, Europe and Asia, Africa and the Arab League-have forces in the Gulf area standing shoulder to shoulder against Saddam Hussein .... "This is an historic moment. We have in this past year made great progress in ending the long era of conflict and cold war. We have before us the opportunity to forge for ourselves and for future generations a new world order-a world where the rule of law, not the law of the jungle, governs the conduct of nations .... [W]e have a real chance at this new world order, an order in which a credible United Nations can use its peacekeeping role to fulfill the promise and vision of the U.N.'s founders."
In this speech, Bush is most clearly expressing the concept in foreign policy called
Collective security.
Containment.
Isolationism.
Mutual assured destruction.
"While the world waited, Saddam Hussein met every overture of peace with open contempt. While the world prayed for peace, Saddam prepared for war .... Tonight, 28 nations-countries from five continents, Europe and Asia, Africa and the Arab League-have forces in the Gulf area standing shoulder to shoulder against Saddam Hussein .... "This is an historic moment. We have in this past year made great progress in ending the long era of conflict and cold war. We have before us the opportunity to forge for ourselves and for future generations a new world order-a world where the rule of law, not the law of the jungle, governs the conduct of nations .... [W]e have a real chance at this new world order, an order in which a credible United Nations can use its peacekeeping role to fulfill the promise and vision of the U.N.'s founders."
Which of the following best explains the result of the foreign policy effort described in this excerpt?
Saddam Hussein, the dictator of Iraq, was removed from power.
The Soviet Union joined in support of the operation.
United States and its allies became bogged down in a lengthy war.
President Bush's approval rating increased to 90 percent.
Which of the following best explains the general popularity of the Clinton presidency?
Clinton survived an unpopular impeachment effort led by his political opponents.
Clinton presided over eight years of prosperity and improved middle-class incomes.
Clinton organized successful peace-keeping efforts in the former Yugoslavia.
Clinton negotiated a plan to stabilize Social Security and Medicare for seniors.
Nixon Presidency
Watergate
Carter Presidency
Camp David Accords
Iran-Hostage Crisis
Reagan and Bush Presidencies
Reaganomics
Iran-Contra Affair
NRA, Heritage Foundation, and Moral Majority
The Camp David Accords, negotiated by President Carter, were significant because they led to -
the end of the Vietnam War
a lasting arms-reduction treaty with the Soviet Union
the first peace agreement between Israel and and Egypt
the establishment of a worldwide human rights policy
What is the function of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
to develop America's natural resources
to reduce air and water pollution and protect the environment
to protect Americans from acts of terrorism
to manage the nation's parks and forests
What was the purpose of the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977?
help low-income, minority areas to obtain loans and credit
prevent banks from making risky loans in low-income areas
stop the practice of some banks making high-interest loans
encourage banks to compete with local businesses in providing credit
What was the importance of the appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the U.S. Supreme Court?
It showed a desire to appoint a strongly anti-communist Justice
It was the first time a woman was appointed to the Supreme Court
It illustrated Reagan's intent to limit judicial activism on the Court
It showed a desire to appoint Justices without legal training
In what way were the Heritage Foundation, the Moral Majority, and the National Rifle association similar?
they opposed the election of Ronald Reagan
they were united in their opposition to prayer in schools
they represented a resurgence of conservatism in America
they wanted Endangered Species Act to be declared unconstitutional
Which American entrepreneur helped to develop the software running most computers today?
Lionel Sosa
Bill Gates
Robert Johnson
Sandra Day O'Connor
The events shown above illustrate attempts by the United States to -
further the interests of peace in the world
protect its interests in the Middle East
deliver humanitarian aid to Europe
contain the spread of communism in Asia
Which reason best explains the initial spike in 1973?
The exhaustion of oil supplies from the Gulf of Mexico
An embargo of oil shipments to United States by OPEC
A suspension of all trade to United States by GATT
A loss of access to Persian Gulf by American tanker ships
Which political characteristic of the United States during the 1970s and 1980s best describes the time period?
Upheaval and protest
A resurgence of conservatism
Emergence of new political parties
The rise of powerful state governments
Which set of events is in correct chronological order?
Nixon resigns from office
Space shuttle Challenger explodes on launch
Camp David Accords signed
Fall of the Berlin Wall
Fall of the Berlin Wall
Camp David Accords signed
Nixon resigns from office
Space shuttle Challenger explodes on launch
Nixon resigns from office
Camp David Accords signed
Space shuttle Challenger explodes on launch
Fall of the Berlin Wall
Space shuttle Challenger explodes on launch
Nixon resigns from office
Fall of the Berlin Wall
Camp David Accords signed
How has additional available energy affected the American way of life?
Spurred innovation and new technology
Increased crowding conditions in cities
Limited industrial production and manufacturing
Reduced the number of hours people need to work on the job
What has been the U.S. foreign policy approach to Israel?
Hostile diplomatic relations and an embargo of trade
Strong political support and billions of dollars in economic aid
Frequent disagreements regarding limited democratic practices and overreaching economic controls
A steady reduction in economic support as Israel establishes institutions needed for an independent nation
Which 1980s conservative political organization was founded by the Southern Baptist pastor Jerry Falwell and advocated social policies that reflected the point of view of evangelical Christians?
The Moral Majority
The John Birch Society
The Heritage Foundation
The National Rifle Assocation
How did the Endangered Species Act affect decision-making in the U.S. government?
U.S. government agencies cannot commit to any actions that may harm the environment.
U.S. government agencies must seek presidential approval for any expansion of federal sites and buildings.
U.S. government agencies must fund scientific research into improving sustainability of endangered species.
U.S. government agencies must consider how any actions may threaten environments of endangered species.
Which widely-respected Christian evangelical preacher has served often as a religious counselor to American presidents since the Truman administration?
Jim Bakker
Billy Graham
Pat Robertson
Rick Warren
Why did Congress implement this legislation?
To limit loans to unqualified borrowers
To reduce discriminatory practices of banks
To increase community revenues for taxation
To expand employment opportunities for the impoverished
Which person was the first woman appointed as a Justice of the Supreme Court?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Elena Kagan
Sandra Day O'Connor
Sonia Sotomayor
Which form of music, popularized in the 1970s and generally associated with the culture of the American South, blends genres of gospel, jazz, blues, and folk?
Disco
Hip Hop
New Wave
Country and Western
The act of collecting, processing, and storing information was greatly improved in the 1980s due to ~
growth in mobile telephone
creation of a trans-Atlantic telephone cable
formation of a system of government archives
expanded use of desktop computing
The act of collecting, processing, and storing information was greatly improved in the 1980s due to ~
growth in mobile telephone
creation of a trans-Atlantic telephone cable
formation of a system of government archives
expanded use of desktop computing
The Camp David Accords, negotiated by President Carter, were significant because they led to -
the end of the Vietnam War
a lasting arms-reduction treaty with the Soviet Union
the first peace agreement between Israel and and Egypt
the establishment of a worldwide human rights policy
Which best explains the reason for this 1974 headline?
Nixon was convicted of participating in a serious crime.
Nixon faced impeachment for his role in a scandal
Nixon was opposed by a group of anti-war activists, students, and women
Nixon failed to achieve victory in Vietnam
What does the trend shown in these graphs indicate?
The Cold War had a great impact on defense spending
The federal government was working to reduce the unfavorable balance of trade
Increasing benefits to the military would be too expensive for American taxpayers
There has been little support for a reduction of defense spending
Which American entrepreneur helped to develop the software running most computers today?
Lionel Sosa
Bill Gates
Robert Johnson
Sandra Day O'Connor
What was the purpose of the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977?
help low-income, minority areas to obtain loans and credit
prevent banks from making risky loans in low-income areas
stop the practice of some banks making high-interest loans
encourage banks to compete with local businesses in providing credit
