Question 1

Discuss the changes that the 1970s brought for African Americans, and explain their response to those changes.

Accepted Answer

The 1970s brought significant changes for African Americans in the United States. One of the most notable changes was the passage of civil rights legislation in the 1960s, which continued to have a profound impact on African American communities in the 1970s. This legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, aimed to end segregation and discrimination and ensure equal rights for all citizens.

Additionally, the 1970s saw the rise of the Black Power movement, which emphasized racial pride, self-determination, and equality for African Americans. This movement led to increased political activism and the formation of organizations such as the Black Panther Party, which sought to address issues such as police brutality and economic inequality.

In response to these changes, African Americans in the 1970s became more politically active and engaged in efforts to address systemic racism and inequality. They also worked to build stronger communities and promote economic empowerment through initiatives such as black-owned businesses and community development projects.

Overall, the 1970s brought both progress and challenges for African Americans, and their response to these changes was characterized by a continued commitment to fighting for equality and justice. This era laid the groundwork for ongoing efforts to address racial disparities and build a more inclusive society for all.

Question 2

The characteristic of the 1970s American economy that economists called "stagflation" consisted of economic stagnation with a combination of ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  high unemployment and low inflation 
B)  low unemployment and high inflation 
C)  low unemployment and low inflation 
D)  high unemployment and high inflation 
A)  high unemployment and low inflation 
B)  low unemployment and high inflation 
C)  low unemployment and low inflation 
D)  high unemployment and high inflation D

Question 3

Examine the factors and forces that led to the rebirth of feminism in the 1960s. What were its accomplishments for American women during the 1960s and 1970s?

Accepted Answer

The rebirth of feminism in the 1960s was influenced by a combination of social, political, and economic factors. The civil rights movement and the anti-war movement of the 1960s inspired women to demand equal rights and opportunities. The availability of the birth control pill also played a significant role in empowering women to take control of their reproductive rights and pursue careers and education.

Additionally, the publication of Betty Friedan's "The Feminine Mystique" in 1963 sparked a national conversation about the role of women in society and their dissatisfaction with traditional gender roles. This led to the formation of feminist organizations such as the National Organization for Women (NOW) and the Women's Liberation Movement, which advocated for women's rights and equality.

During the 1960s and 1970s, the accomplishments of the feminist movement for American women were significant. The passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Pay Act of 1963 provided legal protections against gender discrimination in the workplace. The Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade in 1973 legalized abortion, giving women the right to make decisions about their own bodies.

The feminist movement also raised awareness about issues such as domestic violence, sexual harassment, and reproductive rights, leading to the establishment of women's shelters, rape crisis centers, and advocacy for reproductive healthcare. The movement also inspired changes in education, with Title IX in 1972 prohibiting sex discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities.

Overall, the rebirth of feminism in the 1960s and 1970s led to significant advancements for American women in terms of legal rights, reproductive freedom, and social and economic opportunities. The movement laid the groundwork for ongoing efforts to achieve gender equality and continues to inspire activism and advocacy for women's rights today.

Question 4

Who was a quiet advocate of détente-style diplomacy in President Carter's cabinet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Norman Podhoretz. 
B)  Zbigniew Brzezinski 
C)  Cyrus Vance 
D)  Paul Nitze 
A)  Norman Podhoretz. 
B)  Zbigniew Brzezinski 
C)  Cyrus Vance 
D)  Paul Nitze

Question 5

Which of the following was an element of Richard Nixon's "southern strategy"?

Accepted Answer

A)  His support for busing as a means of integrating schools 
B)  His nomination of two southerners for positions on the Supreme Court 
C)  His request for an extension of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 
D)  His appointment of Andrew Young as United Nations ambassador 
A)  His support for busing as a means of integrating schools 
B)  His nomination of two southerners for positions on the Supreme Court 
C)  His request for an extension of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 
D)  His appointment of Andrew Young as United Nations ambassador

Question 6

Among the victories that can be attributed to the National Congress of American Indians and the Native American Rights Fund during the 1970s was the _______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  return of Alcatraz Island to Native Americans 
B)  establishment of programs credited with producing a sharp decline in the incidence of tuberculosis and suicide among Native Americans 
C)  return of millions of acres of land to tribal ownership 
D)  full integration of Native Americans into the U.S. military 
A)  return of Alcatraz Island to Native Americans 
B)  establishment of programs credited with producing a sharp decline in the incidence of tuberculosis and suicide among Native Americans 
C)  return of millions of acres of land to tribal ownership 
D)  full integration of Native Americans into the U.S. military

Question 7

Discuss the problems the Nixon administration faced in Chile and Africa, and examine and assess the policies designed to deal with those problems.

Accepted Answer

The Nixon administration faced several p

Question 8

Discuss the forces and factors responsible for the emergence of an antifeminist movement. What was the consequence of this movement?

Accepted Answer

The emergence of an antifeminist movemen

Question 9

The primary purpose of the Nixon-Kissinger policy of détente was to _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  check Soviet expansion and limit the Soviet arms buildup 
B)  enlarge the influence of the United Nations 
C)  guarantee the self-determination of the Third World 
D)  elevate the international stature of America's European allies 
A)  check Soviet expansion and limit the Soviet arms buildup 
B)  enlarge the influence of the United Nations 
C)  guarantee the self-determination of the Third World 
D)  elevate the international stature of America's European allies

Question 10

Which of the following was revealed in the Pentagon Papers?

Accepted Answer

A)  American leaders had consistently lied to the American people about the Vietnam War. 
B)  American corporations had played a dominant role within the government in shaping Vietnam War policies. 
C)  The initiative for escalating American involvement in Vietnam had come from Congress rather than from President Johnson. 
D)  Toward the end of his term, President Johnson was often unable to function coherently. 
A)  American leaders had consistently lied to the American people about the Vietnam War. 
B)  American corporations had played a dominant role within the government in shaping Vietnam War policies. 
C)  The initiative for escalating American involvement in Vietnam had come from Congress rather than from President Johnson. 
D)  Toward the end of his term, President Johnson was often unable to function coherently.

Question 11

Love Canal, Three Mile Island, and the Cuyahoga River are all sites of _______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  counterculture music festivals of the 1970s 
B)  major tax-revolt demonstrations 
C)  beneficiaries of Lady Bird Johnson's beautification campaign 
D)  environmental disasters 
A)  counterculture music festivals of the 1970s 
B)  major tax-revolt demonstrations 
C)  beneficiaries of Lady Bird Johnson's beautification campaign 
D)  environmental disasters

Question 12

In the late 1960s, views of radical feminists differed from those of NOW in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radical feminists practiced personal politics through such venues as "consciousness-raising" groups; NOW was a traditional lobbying group. 
B)  Radical feminists were concerned with political issues; NOW concentrated on social and economic issues. 
C)  Radical feminists were associated with fundamentalist Christian groups; NOW members were not affiliated with any specific religious group. 
D)  Radical feminists opposed the gay rights movement; NOW supported the movement. 
A)  Radical feminists practiced personal politics through such venues as "consciousness-raising" groups; NOW was a traditional lobbying group. 
B)  Radical feminists were concerned with political issues; NOW concentrated on social and economic issues. 
C)  Radical feminists were associated with fundamentalist Christian groups; NOW members were not affiliated with any specific religious group. 
D)  Radical feminists opposed the gay rights movement; NOW supported the movement.

Question 13

Examine foreign policy during the Nixon administration in theory and in action.

Accepted Answer

During the Nixon administration, foreign

Question 14

As unemployment increased in 1974, the federal government discovered that _______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  there was little public support for action to reduce unemployment 
B)  there was strong opposition among congressional Democrats to President Ford's spending proposals 
C)  people feared that direct action could lead to new foreign embargoes 
D)  policies designed to deal with unemployment fueled the already substantial inflation rate 
A)  there was little public support for action to reduce unemployment 
B)  there was strong opposition among congressional Democrats to President Ford's spending proposals 
C)  people feared that direct action could lead to new foreign embargoes 
D)  policies designed to deal with unemployment fueled the already substantial inflation rate

Question 15

Discuss the forces that gave rise to the gay rights movement of the 1970s, and discuss the successes and failures of this movement.

Accepted Answer

The gay rights movement of the 1970s was

Question 16

Discuss the changes that the 1970s brought for Hispanic Americans, and explain their response to those changes.

Accepted Answer

The 1970s brought significant changes fo

Question 17

Like the younger generation of African Americans, the younger generations of Mexican American and Native American activists in the late 1960s and early 1970s emphasized___________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  local rather than national issues 
B)  assimilation and cooperation with white society 
C)  their own distinct cultures and histories 
D)  reparations for past wrongs rather than funding for current programs 
A)  local rather than national issues 
B)  assimilation and cooperation with white society 
C)  their own distinct cultures and histories 
D)  reparations for past wrongs rather than funding for current programs

Question 18

Examine the course of the Vietnam War under President Nixon, and explain the debate in the United States over the meaning of the American experience in Vietnam.

Accepted Answer

Under President Nixon, the course of the

Question 19

Discuss the changes that the 1970s brought for Native Americans, and explain their response to those changes.

Accepted Answer

The 1970s brought significant changes fo

Question 20

The Carter Doctrine proclaimed that the United States would intervene against Soviet aggression in:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Persian Gulf 
B)  the Mediterranean basin 
C)  the Indian subcontinent 
D)  Africa 
A)  the Persian Gulf 
B)  the Mediterranean basin 
C)  the Indian subcontinent 
D)  Africa

Exam 27: A Pivotal ERA, 1969-1980

Discuss the changes that the 1970s brought for African Americans, and explain their response to those changes.

The characteristic of the 1970s American economy that economists called "stagflation" consisted of economic stagnation with a combination of ______________________.

Examine the factors and forces that led to the rebirth of feminism in the 1960s. What were its accomplishments for American women during the 1960s and 1970s?

Who was a quiet advocate of détente-style diplomacy in President Carter's cabinet?

Which of the following was an element of Richard Nixon's "southern strategy"?

Among the victories that can be attributed to the National Congress of American Indians and the Native American Rights Fund during the 1970s was the _______________________.

Discuss the problems the Nixon administration faced in Chile and Africa, and examine and assess the policies designed to deal with those problems.

Discuss the forces and factors responsible for the emergence of an antifeminist movement. What was the consequence of this movement?

The primary purpose of the Nixon-Kissinger policy of détente was to _________________.

Which of the following was revealed in the Pentagon Papers?

Love Canal, Three Mile Island, and the Cuyahoga River are all sites of _______________________.

In the late 1960s, views of radical feminists differed from those of NOW in which of the following ways?

Examine foreign policy during the Nixon administration in theory and in action.

As unemployment increased in 1974, the federal government discovered that _______________________.

Discuss the forces that gave rise to the gay rights movement of the 1970s, and discuss the successes and failures of this movement.

Discuss the changes that the 1970s brought for Hispanic Americans, and explain their response to those changes.

Like the younger generation of African Americans, the younger generations of Mexican American and Native American activists in the late 1960s and early 1970s emphasized___________________.

Examine the course of the Vietnam War under President Nixon, and explain the debate in the United States over the meaning of the American experience in Vietnam.

Discuss the changes that the 1970s brought for Native Americans, and explain their response to those changes.

The Carter Doctrine proclaimed that the United States would intervene against Soviet aggression in:

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