1970s, 1980s, 1990s

Question 1

Who became the 37th president of the U.S. when he won the 1968 election? This president will later resign.

Answer 1

Pres. Richard M. Nixon (1969-1974)

Question 2

In 1969, this was Nixon’s plan to reduce the size and influence of the federal government. Return power to the states.

Answer 2

New Federailsm (1969)

Question 3

In 1969, this was the plan for the gradual withdrawal of U.S. troops from Vietnam and give the South Vietnamese the money, the weapons, and the training to continue to fight the war.

Answer 3

Vietnamization (1969)

Question 4

In 1969, President Nixon authroized secret bombing of these two countries neighboring Vietnam. These bombing were technically illegal because they were neutral.

Answer 4

Laos and Cambodia

Question 5

In 1969, this was Nixon’s foreign poilcy plan to reduce the number of troops abroad by helping nations economically and militarily. Allies take care of their own military defense.

Answer 5

Nixon Doctrine (1969)

Question 6

In 1970, four students were killed by National Guard troops during a protest movement against the U.S. bombings of Cambodia.

Answer 6

Kent State (Ohio) (1970)

Question 7

In 1970, two black students were killed while protesting on this college campus.

Answer 7

Jackson State (Mississippi) (1970)

Question 8

In 1971, these leaked government papers showed the mistakes and deceptions of government policy-makers in dealing with Vietnam since 1964. The government had lied to the American people.

Answer 8

Pentagon Papers (1971)

Question 9

In 1971, this was an attempt by the federal government to desegregate schools.

Answer 9

Bus kids into black/white schools

Question 10

In 1972, this term is used to describe the relaxation of tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, which was introduced by Sec. of State Henry Kissinger and Pres. Nixon.

Answer 10

Detente

Question 11

What are some examples of Detente in the 1970s?

Answer 11

1. SALT I Treaty
2. Expanded trade with the Soviet Union
3. Nixon’s trips to China & Russia

Question 12

In 1972, the U.S. and Soviet Union both agreed to freeze the number of ballistic missiles carrying nuclear warheads in this treaty.

Answer 12

SALT I (Strategic Arms Limitations Talks) (1972)

Question 13

In 1972, Richard Nixon was the first president to visit this Communist country, which eased tensions.

Answer 13

Nixon visits Red China (1972)

Question 14

In 1972, this scandal involved President Nixon when he authorized the burglarizing and wiretapping of the national headquarters of the Democratic Party at the Watergate Hotel.

Answer 14

Watergate Scandal (1972)

Question 15

In 1973, this Native American movement mounted legal battles to get land back that had been illegally taken from them.

Answer 15

American Indian Movement (AIM)

Question 16

In 1973, this agreement led to a cease fire in Vietnam. American troops were withdrawn and Vietnam became temporary divided again.

Answer 16

The Paris Accords (1973)

Question 17

In 1973, this act restrained the presiden’ts ability to commit troops overseas and make war.

Answer 17

War Powers Act (1973)

Question 18

In 1974, President Nixon resigns. Who became the 38th president of the U.S.? This president would also pardon Nixon.

Answer 18

Pres. Gerald R. Ford (1974-1977)

Question 19

In 1975, Cesar E. Chavez founded this union to improve working conditions for farm workers.

Answer 19

United Farm Workers (UFW)

Question 20

Cesar E. Chavez led which successful boycott in California, which earned farm workers collective bargaining rights.

Answer 20

Grape boycott

Question 21

In 1975, the Vietnam War finally ends. What happened?

Answer 21

South Vietnam fell to Communism. (Fall of Saigon)

Question 22

Who became the 39th president of the U.S. in the election of 1976 when he defeated President Gerald Ford?

Answer 22

Pres. James E. Carter (1977-1981)

Question 23

In 1979, President Jimmy Carter negotiated peace between Israel and Egypt. What was this later called?

Answer 23

Camp David Accords (1979)

Question 24

In 1979, the Shan of Iran is expelled and Americans are taken hostage. This became a major embarrassment for which president?

Answer 24

President Jimmy Carter

Question 25

In 1979, this environmental disaster occurred when a nuclear power plant began to leak radiation. Where did this happen?

Answer 25

Three Mile Island

Question 26

Who became the 40th president of the U.S when he defeated President Jimmy Carter? He is credited for the rise of conservatism throughout the 1980s.

Answer 26

Pres. Ronald Reagan (1981-1989)

Question 27

During the 1980s, President Reagan promoted supply-side economics, which emphasizes deregulating business, reducing corporate tax rates, and lowering federal tax rates for upper and middle income Americans. What was the nickname given to this economic philosophy?

Answer 27

Reaganomics or “Trickle-down” economics

Question 28

What is the theory behind Reaganomics or “trickle-down” economics?

Answer 28

Tax cuts would increase investment and lead to increased production, jobs, and prosperity. When the wealthy prosper, wealth will trickle down to everyone else.

Question 29

In 1989, this Soviet leader declared that he would no longer support the Communist governments of Eastern Europe. Communists fell from power in Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, and Romania.

Answer 29

Mikhail Gorbachev

Question 30

In 1989, this infamous wall was finally torn down.

Answer 30

Berlin Wall is torn down in 1989

Question 31

In 1991, the two Germany’s were finally reunited, the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are independent, and the Soviet Union falls apart. What finally ended in 1991?

Answer 31

Cold War

Question 32

This woman became the first female vice-presidential candidate in 1984?

Answer 32

Geraldine Ferraro

Question 33

Between the years of 1990-1991 the United States fought in the Persian Gulf War. Why?

Answer 33

To remove Iraq (Saddam Hussein) from Kuwait. Known as Operation Desert Storm.

Question 34

In 1994, NAFTA was signed by President Bill Clinton. What is NAFTA?

Answer 34

North American Free Trade Agreement. This allowed for free trade between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Question 35

Since the 1950s to the 1970s, Americans have been migrating from the Rust Belt (North) to the Sun Belt. What area in the United States is the Sun Belt.

Answer 35

California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, the whole South and Florida.