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Which best explains how President Reagan’s foreign policy affected the US economy?

A
The United States reduced military spending as peace talks became more important.
B
The United States built up its weapons’ stockpile, which increased defense spending.
C
The United States suffered because of aggressive military action against the Soviet Union.
D
The United States spent more on domestic programs in an effort to look peaceful and secure.
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Why did President Reagan order the CIA to recruit the Contras?

A
He wanted to use the Contras to help free US hostages in Iran and other Middle Eastern countries.
B
He thought the Contras could help sell US arms to countries fighting Communism in Latin America.
C
He thought the Contras were necessary to oust a threatening leftist government in Nicaragua.
D
He felt that such action would prompt Congress to change its stand on US involvement in Latin America.
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Why did President Reagan call for Soviet leader Gorbachev to “tear down” the Berlin Wall?

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

A
resulted in charges that Clinton had committed perjury.
B
led to allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct.
C
revealed that Clinton was guilty of obstruction of justice.
D
produced no evidence that Clinton had committed a crime.
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Which best describes events in Vietnam during the Ford Administration?

A
South and North Vietnam united and became a US ally.
B
North Vietnam fell to South Vietnam.
C
North and South Vietnam negotiated a peace treaty.
D
South Vietnam fell to North Vietnam.
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Which did President Nixon support during his first term?

A
reduced funding for civil rights programs
B
desegregation of schools
C
eliminating the EPA
D
the Equal Rights Amendment
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Which best explains how Ronald Reagan’s economic message helped him win the 1980 presidential election?

A
Many Americans agreed with Reagan, saying that taxes needed to be increased to fund government programs.
B
Many Americans agreed with Reagan, saying that defense spending needed to be reduced.
C
Reagan’s economic plan seemed more specific than President Carter’s plan.
D
Reagan was anxious to increase funding for peacekeeping, which appealed to voters.
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A result of President Carter’s desire to ease tensions with China was

A
increased tension with the Soviet Union.
B
the Camp David Accords.
C
increased trade.
D
the signing of the SALT II Treaty.
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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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Who benefited most from the policies enacted by the Reagan administration?

A
wealthy businessmen
B
environmentalist groups
C
school lunch programs
D
AIDS victims
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Why was Saudi Arabia fearful of Iraq in 1990?

A
Iraq moved its troops to the border that Saudi Arabia shared with Kuwait.
B
Saddam Hussein had threatened to invade Saudi Arabia.
C
Iraq had threatened to invade the United States.
D
Saudi Arabia was a smaller, more vulnerable country than Kuwait.
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What strategy did the National Organization for Women adopt shortly after its founding?

A
creating subcommittees to deal with inequality
B
campaigning to get women elected to political offices
C
educating the public about women’s issues
D
focusing on the area of workplace inequality
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Which statement best summarizes a result of the 1994 midterm elections?

A
Democrats received a mandate to take a new approach to government.
B
Americans were apathetic and uninterested in the midterm election.
C
A Democratic president was left to work with a Republican Congress.
D
Voters showed they were willing to continue on the established path.

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