The Contemporary Nation — Test

Question 1

Anwar al-Sadat and Menachem Begin won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978 for

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signing the Camp David Accords.

Question 2

When he took office in 1980, what action did President Reagan take regarding the Cold War?

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He sought a new approach known as “peace through strength.”

Question 3

What did President Clinton believe would be a result of the North American Free Trade Agreement?

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increased jobs and lower prices

Question 4

Which best describes President Carter’s attempts to free the hostages in Iran?

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All of the attempts failed.

Question 5

Which best describes Nixon’s assessment of how Americans felt about the Vietnam War when he became president in 1969?

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Nixon thought the majority of Americans would continue to support his policies and disapprove of antiwar activism.

The Contemporary Nation — Test Answers