Question 1

Analyze the presidential election of 1992--the aspirants, their goals, and the results.

Accepted Answer

The presidential election of 1992 was a

Question 2

To address the struggling economy, Gerald Ford's _________________ program included cuts in spending and a temporary increase in income taxes​.

Accepted Answer

"Whip Infl

Question 3

Jimmy Carter won a decisive victory in the election of 1976.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Deregulation during the Reagan administration kept the savings and loan industry from financial collapse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

​Discuss the nature of social movements in the 1980s and 1990s. How did they build on the legacy of the 1960s? In what ways did they face new challenges?

Accepted Answer

The 1980s and 1990s saw the continuation

Question 6

The price for a barrel of oil quadrupled between 1971 and 1980.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In 1984, Ronald Reagan defeated ____, a Minnesota Democrat, for the presidency.

Accepted Answer

A) Gary Hart 
B) Robert Dole 
C) Michael Dukakis 
D) Walter Mondale 
E) Ted Kennedy 
A) Gary Hart 
B) Robert Dole 
C) Michael Dukakis 
D) Walter Mondale 
E) Ted Kennedy

Question 8

Explore the rise of the "new right." What was its focus? How did it help shape the political landscape? ​

Accepted Answer

​Answer no

Question 9

The U.S. operation to remove Iraq from Kuwait was known as "Operation Just Cause."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In 1980, with slightly more than 50 percent of the popular vote, ____ was elected to the presidency.

Accepted Answer

A) George Bush 
B) Ronald Reagan 
C) Jimmy Carter 
D) Gerald Ford 
E) Richard Nixon 
A) George Bush 
B) Ronald Reagan 
C) Jimmy Carter 
D) Gerald Ford 
E) Richard Nixon

Question 11

A concern for human rights lay at the center of Jimmy Carter's foreign policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The American Indian Movement was an activist organization for multiple Native American tribes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An important event in the rise of gay activism was the police raid at the ____________________ in 1969.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An important event in the rise of...

Question 14

In 1991 ____________________ abolished the Soviet Union.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 1991 ____________________ abolished the Soviet Union....

Question 15

During the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Clarence Thomas, Anita Hill testified against Thomas, accusing him of

Accepted Answer

A) racial discrimination. 
B) anti-Semitism. 
C) income tax evasion. 
D) sexual harassment. 
E) spousal abuse. 
A) racial discrimination. 
B) anti-Semitism. 
C) income tax evasion. 
D) sexual harassment. 
E) spousal abuse.

Question 16

During the time period between the presidencies of Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, the Cold War ended. Examine the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union and analyze each president's foreign policy strategy for dealing with Communist nations.

Accepted Answer

During the time period between the presi

Question 17

____________________ was formed to lobby for Asian American interests.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ was formed to lobby for Asian...

Question 18

All of the following occurred during the Reagan administration except the

Accepted Answer

A) increase in the rate of poverty. 
B) reduction in federal spending for social welfare programs. 
C) soaring of the federal deficit. 
D) appointment of many Catholic social conservatives to courts. 
E) reduction in environmental protections. 
A) increase in the rate of poverty. 
B) reduction in federal spending for social welfare programs. 
C) soaring of the federal deficit. 
D) appointment of many Catholic social conservatives to courts. 
E) reduction in environmental protections.

Question 19

A serious malfunction at ____________________ heightened fears in America about a nuclear-reactor meltdown.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A serious malfunction at ____________________ heightened fears...

Question 20

When Bill Clinton ran for president in 1992 he

Accepted Answer

A) emphasized his roots in the 1960s. 
B) cast himself as a traditional Democrat. 
C) was hurt that neither he nor his running mate had any military service. 
D) made the preservation of the welfare system a top priority. 
E) admitted to having extramarital affairs. 
A) emphasized his roots in the 1960s. 
B) cast himself as a traditional Democrat. 
C) was hurt that neither he nor his running mate had any military service. 
D) made the preservation of the welfare system a top priority. 
E) admitted to having extramarital affairs.

Exam 30: Uncertain Times, 1974-1992

Analyze the presidential election of 1992--the aspirants, their goals, and the results.

To address the struggling economy, Gerald Ford's _________________ program included cuts in spending and a temporary increase in income taxes​.

Jimmy Carter won a decisive victory in the election of 1976.

Deregulation during the Reagan administration kept the savings and loan industry from financial collapse.

​Discuss the nature of social movements in the 1980s and 1990s. How did they build on the legacy of the 1960s? In what ways did they face new challenges?

The price for a barrel of oil quadrupled between 1971 and 1980.

In 1984, Ronald Reagan defeated ____, a Minnesota Democrat, for the presidency.

Explore the rise of the "new right." What was its focus? How did it help shape the political landscape? ​

The U.S. operation to remove Iraq from Kuwait was known as "Operation Just Cause."

In 1980, with slightly more than 50 percent of the popular vote, ____ was elected to the presidency.

A concern for human rights lay at the center of Jimmy Carter's foreign policy.

The American Indian Movement was an activist organization for multiple Native American tribes.

An important event in the rise of gay activism was the police raid at the ____________________ in 1969.

In 1991 ____________________ abolished the Soviet Union.

During the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Clarence Thomas, Anita Hill testified against Thomas, accusing him of

During the time period between the presidencies of Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, the Cold War ended. Examine the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union and analyze each president's foreign policy strategy for dealing with Communist nations.

____________________ was formed to lobby for Asian American interests.

All of the following occurred during the Reagan administration except the

A serious malfunction at ____________________ heightened fears in America about a nuclear-reactor meltdown.

When Bill Clinton ran for president in 1992 he

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To address the struggling economy, Gerald Ford's _________________ program included cuts in spending and a temporary increase in income taxes.

Discuss the nature of social movements in the 1980s and 1990s. How did they build on the legacy of the 1960s? In what ways did they face new challenges?

Explore the rise of the "new right." What was its focus? How did it help shape the political landscape?