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How did the weakening of the Soviet Union affect other nations in Europe?

A
It had no effect on democratic governments.
B
It strengthened those with Communist dictatorships.
C
It strengthened those with democratic governments.
D
It weakened those with Communist dictatorships.
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Which best describes the Nixon administration’s approach to China, the Soviet Union, and Latin America during Nixon’s first term in office?

A
The administration pressured China and the Soviet Union and sought to reduce tensions with Latin America.
B
The administration equally pressured the Soviet Union, China, and Latin America.
C
The administration sought to reduce tensions with the Soviet Union, China, and Latin America.
D
The administration pressured Latin America and sought to reduce tensions with China and the Soviet Union.
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Which of these had an effect on the political climate prior to the 1980 presidential election?

A
Carter’s foreign policy skills had eased the gas crisis.
B
Government involvement had led to economic growth.
C
Americans were being held hostage by terrorists in Iran.
D
The United States and Soviet Union had signed the INF Treaty.
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What strategy did the National Organization for Women adopt shortly after its founding?

A
educating the public about women’s issues
B
creating subcommittees to deal with inequality
C
focusing on the area of workplace inequality
D
campaigning to get women elected to political offices
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The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 succeeded in

A
helping to improve the economy.
B
reducing discrimination against banks.
C
lowering interest rates charged by banks.
D
reducing discrimination against borrowers.
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Which did President Nixon support during his first term?

A
desegregation of schools
B
reduced funding for civil rights programs
C
the Equal Rights Amendment
D
eliminating the EPA
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Which were outcomes of the Persian Gulf War? Choose three correct answers.

A
Tensions between the US and Iraq continued.
B
President Bush’s popularity increased.
C
Iraq repaid its loans to Kuwait.
D
Saddam Hussein remained in power.
E
The US and UN coalition became a permanent force in Iraq.
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Stagflation in the US economy during the 1970s resulted in

A
slow economic growth.
B
low inflation.
C
an oil embargo.
D
a high value of goods.
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In the 1950s and 1960s, women began to want jobs outside the home because of

A
available factory jobs.
B
more difficult household work.
C
increasing life expectancies.
D
a need to earn money.
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Which statement best describes the results of the Clinton presidency?

A
The economy improved, but government became more divided.
B
Global trade increased, but the US was viewed as passive abroad.
C
The US had a trade surplus, but jobs decreased.
D
Social programs increased, but the national debt also increased.
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As a result of the cuts President Ford made to government spending, unemployment

A
increased, then decreased.
B
decreased.
C
increased.
D
remained the same.
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The original purpose of the EPA was to

A
oversee the Clean Air, Water Quality, and Endangered Species acts.
B
eliminate the use of pesticides in all US agricultural production.
C
negotiate and enforce the provisions of the SALT I agreement.
D
enforce the Philadelphia Plan, and oversee desegregation of US colleges.
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Many opponents of abortion today are motivated by

A
concerns for safety.
B
interest in adoption.
C
religious beliefs.
D
economic incentives.
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In 1972, Nixon became the first US president to

A
withdraw official US recognition of China.
B
officially recognize the Soviet Union.
C
initiate a “Cold War” with Communist nations.
D
visit China while still in office.
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Which of these occurred after the Berlin Wall fell?

A
Much of Europe formed a single economic market.
B
The European Union collapsed.
C
Europe remained divided among ideological lines.
D
All European nations became members of NATO.
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Which of these campaign promises did Reagan fail to keep?

A
reducing federal spending
B
increasing income taxes
C
reducing unemployment
D
building a strong military
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How do President Clinton’s actions in Somalia compare to President Bush’s actions in Panama?

A
President Bush consulted Congress about how to handle Panama, while President Clinton took action without consulting Congress.
B
President Bush negotiated with President Noriega of Panama, while President Clinton sent increased aid to Somalia.
C
President Bush threatened to withdraw troops from Panama, while President Clinton negotiated with Somalia.
D
President Bush sent troops to capture President Noriega, while President Clinton removed troops from Somalia.
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When Jimmy Carter was president in the late 1970s,

A
gas prices dropped to all-time lows.
B
unemployment rates continued to fall.
C
the country experienced high inflation.
D
he was seen as a strong leader.
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Which is a true statement about the US economy during the 1970s?

A
Prices for goods and services stayed the same, but a dollar bought less than it previously had.
B
Many people made less money, but a dollar bought more than it previously had.
C
Prices for goods and services increased, and a dollar bought less than it previously had.
D
Many Americans were employed, and their wages increased dramatically.
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Why did President Reagan call for Soviet leader Gorbachev to “tear down” the Berlin Wall?

A
He believed that the wall’s removal would improve relations with the Soviet Union.
B
He believed that the wall was a threat to US national security.
C
He believed that Germany could remain divided without the wall.
D
He believed that the wall’s removal would signal a new era of freedom.

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