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Sunday, July 30, 2023

U.S. History Week 30: Political Storms at Home and Abroad 1968-1980

 

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U.S. History Week 30

Political Storms at Home and Abroad, 1968-1980

I designed a quiz related to chapter 30 at the bottom of this article.

Directions for the quiz:

  1. Scroll down & click on the first thumbnail to enlarge to full screen.
  2. Choose an answer for each question.
  3. Click on the graphic to advance to the next screen.
  4. The correct answer is on the screen following the question.
  5. Compare your answers with those provided.
  6. If you cannot easily see the correct answer, check the captions.

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Many Americans in the 1970s began to turn from unifying as a nation to focusing on political interests of a subgroup, called __. Answer choices include: collaborative politics, identity politics, groupthink, mainstream culture
Many Americans in the 1970s began to turn from unifying as a
nation to focusing on political interests of a subgroup, called __.
Answer choices include: collaborative politics,
identity politics, groupthink, mainstream culture

The correct answer is identity politics.
The correct answer is identity politics.

A 3-day event in 1969 that attracted about 400,000 hippies was called ___. Answer choices include: 3 Days of Peace, Snoopy, #Hippies 4Ever!, Woodstock
A 3-day event in 1969 that attracted
about 400,000 hippies was called ___.
Answer choices include: 3 Days of Peace,
Snoopy, #Hippies 4Ever!, Woodstock

The correct answer is Woodstock.
The correct answer is Woodstock.

Which was true of the Native American population in 1970? Answer choices include: Infant Mortality was the lowest in the nation. Suicide rates were half that of the rest of the nation. The average lift expectancy was 46 while the national average was 69. All of these
Which was true of the Native American population in 1970?
Answer choices include:
Infant Mortality was the lowest in the nation.
Suicide rates were half that of the rest of the nation.
The average lift expectancy was 46 while the national average was 69.
All of these

The correct answer is: The average lift expectancy was 46 while the national average was 69.
The correct answer is:
The average lift expectancy was 46 while the national average was 69.

Who became the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968 & ran for the presidential nomination in 1972? Answer choices include: Shirley Chisholm, Gloria Steinem, Patsy Mink, Bella Abzug
Who became the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968
& ran for the presidential nomination in 1972?
Answer choices include: Shirley Chisholm,
Gloria Steinem, Patsy Mink, Bella Abzug

The correct answer is Shirley Chisholm.
The correct answer is Shirley Chisholm.

Richard Nixon focused on the ___, the blue-collar White workers, Northern middle class, & suburban southern Whites. Answer choices include: Undesirables, Upper Crust, Silent Majority, Status Quo
Richard Nixon focused on the ___, the blue-collar White workers,
Northern middle class, & suburban southern Whites.
Answer choices include:
Undesirables, Upper Crust, Silent Majority, Status Quo

The correct answer is Silent Majority.
The correct answer is Silent Majority.

Who was a highly respected television journalist who spoke of the Vietnam Conflict in 1968? Answer choices include: Walter Cronkite, Oprah Winfrey, Max Foster, Victoria Derbyshire
Who was a highly respected television journalist
who spoke of the Vietnam Conflict in 1968?
Answer choices include: Walter Cronkite,
Oprah Winfrey, Max Foster, Victoria Derbyshire

The correct answer is Walter Cronkite.
The correct answer is Walter Cronkite.

In 1968, the Youth International Party demonstration nominated ___ for President. Answer choices include: an ostrich, a pig, an opossum, a skunk
In 1968, the Youth International Party
demonstration nominated ___ for President.
Answer choices include:
an ostrich, a pig, an opossum, a skunk

The correct answer is a pig.
The correct answer is a pig.

Richard Nixon’s “New Federalism” utilized ___ in which states receive money to spend as they wished. Answer choices include: filibusters, categorical grants, state scholarships, block grants
Richard Nixon’s “New Federalism” utilized ___ in which
states receive money to spend as they wished.
Answer choices include: filibusters,
categorical grants, state scholarships, block grants

The correct answer is block grants.
The correct answer is block grants.

When Nixon allowed the dollar to flow freely against gold’s price, it resulted in an immediate ___ devaluation of the dollar. Answer choices include: 4%, 8%, 16%, 32%
When Nixon allowed the dollar to flow freely against gold’s price,
it resulted in an immediate ___ devaluation of the dollar.
Answer choices include: 4%, 8%, 16%, 32%

The correct answer is 8%.
The correct answer is 8%.

Why was the speed limit on interstates decreased to 55mph in the 1970s? Answer choices include: to decrease deaths, interstate roads were melting, to conserve oil, car manufacturer recommendation
Why was the speed limit on interstates
decreased to 55mph in the 1970s?
Answer choices include:
to decrease deaths, interstate roads were melting,
to conserve oil, car manufacturer recommendation

The correct answer is to conserve oil.
The correct answer is to conserve oil.

On March 16, 1968, U.S. Army troops destroyed a village, including women and children, of ___ in Vietnam. Answer choices include: My Lai, Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Duong Lam
On March 16, 1968, U.S. Army troops destroyed a village,
including women and children, of ___ in Vietnam.
Answer choices include:
My Lai, Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Duong Lam

The correct answer is My Lai.
The correct answer is My Lai.

After plans were announced on 4/30/70 to invade ___, violent protests broke out at some colleges & high schools. Answer choices include: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, China
After plans were announced on 4/30/70 to invade ___,
violent protests broke out at some colleges & high schools.
Answer choices include: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, China

The correct answer is Cambodia.
The correct answer is Cambodia.

The New York Times published information from the ___ that revealed information about Johnson’s plans for Vietnam in 1971. Answer choices include: Pentagon Papers, Chappaquiddic Papers, Star Route Papers, Pickwick Papers
The New York Times published information from the ___
that revealed information about Johnson’s plans for Vietnam in 1971.
Answer choices include:
Pentagon Papers, Chappaquiddic Papers,
Star Route Papers, Pickwick Papers

The correct answer is Pentagon Papers.
The correct answer is Pentagon Papers.

With public attention focused on ___ having a history of treatment for depression, his bid for Vice President ended. Answer choices include: George McGovern, Thomas Eagleton, Shirley Chisholm, Ron Ridenhour
With public attention focused on ___ having a history of treatment
for depression, his bid for Vice President ended.
Answer choices include: George McGovern,
Thomas Eagleton, Shirley Chisholm, Ron Ridenhour

The correct answer is Thomas Eagleton.
The correct answer is Thomas Eagleton.

After being impeached but prior to likely removal by the Senate due to the the Watergate Scandal, ___ resigned the presidency on 8/8/74. Answer choices include: Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan
After being impeached but prior to likely removal
by the Senate due to the the Watergate Scandal, ___
resigned the presidency on 8/8/74.
Answer choices include:
Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan

The correct answer is Richard Nixon.
The correct answer is Richard Nixon.

Who became President after Richard Nixon resigned? Answer choices include: Spiro Agnew, Strom Thurmond, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford
Who became President after Richard Nixon resigned?
Answer choices include: Spiro Agnew,
Strom Thurmond, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford

The correct answer is Gerald Ford.
The correct answer is Gerald Ford.

Which of the following was TRUE of Jimmy Carter, the man who became president after Ford? Answer choices include: He was a debout Catholic. He had been a cheerleader. He was a former Army officer. He had been a peanut farmer.
Which of the following was TRUE of Jimmy Carter,
the man who became president after Ford?
Answer choices include:
He was a debout Catholic.
He had been a cheerleader.
He was a former Army officer.
He had been a peanut farmer.

The correct answer is: He had been a peanut farmer.
The correct answer is: He had been a peanut farmer.

President Jimmy Carter created the Department of ___, which focused on conservation. Answer choices include: Food & Drugs, Transportation, Energy, Aviation
President Jimmy Carter created the Department of ___,
which focused on conservation.
Answer choices include:
Food & Drugs, Transportation, Energy, Aviation

The correct answer is Energy.
The correct answer is Energy.

What was Carter’s response to the USSR’s refusal to withdraw troops from Afghanistan? Answer choices include: boycott of the 1980 Olympics, initiate peace talks @ Camp David, adoption of "Don't ask, don't tell," bombing of the USSR
What was Carter’s response to the USSR’s refusal
to withdraw troops from Afghanistan?
Answer choices include:
boycott of the 1980 Olympics, initiate peace talks @ Camp David,
adoption of "Don't ask, don't tell," bombing of the USSR

The correct answer is: boycott of the 1980 Olympics.
The correct answer is: boycott of the 1980 Olympics.

Hostages from the American Embassy in ___ were not released until Ronald Reagan took office as president. Answer choices include: Iraq, Iran, Vietnam, Afghanistan
Hostages from the American Embassy in ___ were not released
until Ronald Reagan took office as president.
Answer choices include: Iraq, Iran, Vietnam, Afghanistan

The correct answer is Iran.
The correct answer is Iran.

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Week 33 World History: Restructuring the Postwar World 1945-2012

 

Photo of Vietnam War Wall Memorial by comuirgheasa at https://pixabay.com/photos/vietnam-memorial-washington-memorial-3133299/
Photo of Vietnam War Wall Memorial by comuirgheasa at
https://pixabay.com/photos/vietnam-memorial-washington-memorial-3133299/

This world history resource focuses on restructuring during
the postwar world from 1945 to 2012 and includes
quiz questions and answers and video links to related topics.

I utilized World History: Patterns of Interaction (Holt McDougal) for our world history textbook. It has multiple options for different learning styles and covers a wide array of information.

This quiz accompanies Chapter 33: pages 962-993.

Directions for the quiz:

  • Scroll down and click on the thumbnail to enlarge to full screen.
  • Click on the graphic to advance to the next screen.
  • Choose an answer for each question.
  • Compare your answers with those provided.

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Which country experienced the highest number of fatalities (deaths) due to World War II? Answer choices include: Russia/USSR, United States, Germany, British Empire
Which country experienced the highest number
of fatalities (deaths) due to World War II?
Answer choices include: Russia/USSR, United States, Germany, British Empire

The correct answer is Russia/USSR.
The correct answer is Russia/USSR.

Which were the leading 2 countries in the Cold War? Answer choices include: China & Japan, Germany & France, Britain & Switzerland, Soviet Union & United States
Which were the leading 2 countries  in the Cold War?
Answer choices include:
China & Japan, Germany & France,
Britain & Switzerland, Soviet Union & United States

The correct answer is Soviet Union & United States.
The correct answer is Soviet Union & United States.

___ was an international peacekeeping organization formed in 1945 in which 49 countries intended to protect members from aggression. Answer choices include: NASA, NATO, UN, SS
___ was an international peacekeeping organization formed in 1945 in which
49 countries intended to protect members from aggression.
Answer choices include: NASA, NATO, UN, SS

The correct answer is UN.
The correct answer is UN.

Three leaders met in July 1945 regarding the Soviet Union securing communist governments in neighboring countries. Who was NOT in the meeting? Answer choices include: Stalin, Truman, Hirohito, Churchill
Three leaders met in July 1945 regarding
the Soviet Union securing communist
governments in neighboring countries.
Who was NOT in the meeting?
Answer choices include: Stalin, Truman, Hirohito, Churchill

The correct answer is Hirohito.
The correct answer is Hirohito.

Europe’s division into a mostly democratic western region and mostly communist eastern region was called the ____. Answer choices include: Golden Bar, Great Divide, Iron Curtain, Line of Death
Europe’s division into a mostly democratic
western region and mostly
communist eastern region was called the ____.
Answer choices include:
Golden Bar, Great Divide, Iron Curtain, Line of Death

The correct answer is Iron Curtain.
The correct answer is Iron Curtain.

In 1945, the United States provided $12.5 billion under the Marshall Plan to countries that were not under Soviet domination. Answer choices include: true, false
In 1945, the United States provided $12.5 billion
under the Marshall Plan to countries
that were not under Soviet domination.
Answer choices include: true, false

The correct answer is true.
The correct answer is true.

What did the U.S. & Britain do as a response when the Soviet Union cut off highway, water, and rail traffic into West Berlin? Answer choices include: They declared war on the Soviet Union & forcibly lifted the blockade. They flew food/supplies in for ~ a year before the blockade was lifted. They ignored the action & the majority of people in West Berlin starved. They began a series of guerilla warfare tactics & weakened the blockade.
What did the U.S. & Britain do as a response
when the Soviet Union cut off
highway, water, and rail traffic into West Berlin?
Answer choices include:
They declared war on the Soviet Union & forcibly lifted the blockade.
They flew food/supplies in for ~ a year before the blockade was lifted.
They ignored the action & the majority of people in West Berlin starved.
They began a series of guerilla warfare tactics & weakened the blockade.

The correct answer is: They flew food/supplies in for ~ a year before the blockade was lifted.
The correct answer is: They flew food/supplies in for ~ a year before the blockade was lifted.

Which of the following did NOT align with either NATO (favoring democracy) or the Warsaw Pact (favoring communism) in 1949. Answer choices include: China & India, Canada & United States, Soviet Union & East Germany, Czechoslovakia & Bulgaria
Which of the following did NOT align
with either NATO (favoring democracy)
or the Warsaw Pact (favoring communism) in 1949.
Answer choices include:
China & India, Canada & United States,
Soviet Union & East Germany, Czechoslovakia & Bulgaria

The correct answer is China & India.
The correct answer is China & India.

The ___ was developed in 1952 and had thousands times more power than the original atomic bomb. Answer choices include: tooth nor token bomb (TNT-bomb), final frontier bomb (double F-bomb), hydrogen bomb (H-bomb), fusion bomb (F-bomb)
The ___ was developed in 1952 and had thousands
times more power than the original atomic bomb.
Answer choices include:
tooth nor token bomb (TNT-bomb),
final frontier bomb (double F-bomb),
hydrogen bomb (H-bomb),
fusion bomb (F-bomb)

The correct answer is hydrogen bomb (H-bomb).
The correct answer is hydrogen bomb (H-bomb).

In what year did the United States and Soviet Union launch their first joint space mission? Answer choices include: 1945, 1957, 1975, 1990
In what year did the United States and Soviet Union
launch their first joint space mission?
Answer choices include: 1945, 1957, 1975, 1990

The correct answer is 1975.
The correct answer is 1975.

Mao Zedong of China created “The Great Leap Forward” in which collective farms, called ___, leading to crop failures & famine that killed ~ 20 million. Answer choices include: communes, tenant farms, megafarms, commercial farms
Mao Zedong of China created “The Great Leap Forward”
in which collective farms, called ___,
leading to crop failures & famine that killed ~ 20 million.
Answer choices include:
communes, tenant farms, megafarms, commercial farms

The correct answer is communes.
The correct answer is communes.

China’s Cultural Revolution was an uprising of the ___, who were mainly teens who destroyed & lashed out at professors, officials, factory managers, & parents. Answer choices include: Mao Troops, Bonzai Platoon, Young Revolution, Red Guards
China’s Cultural Revolution was an uprising of the ___,
who were mainly teens who destroyed & lashed
out at professors, officials, factory managers, & parents.
Answer choices include:
Mao Troops, Bonzai Platoon, Young Revolution, Red Guards

The correct answer is Red Guards.
The correct answer is Red Guards.

In the late 1940s, Korea was controlled by Soviet forces in the north & American forces in the south with the division at the ___ parallel. Answer choices include: 17th, 38th, 47th, 66th
In the late 1940s, Korea was controlled by Soviet forces in the north &
American forces in the south with the division at the ___ parallel.
Answer choices include: 17th, 38th, 47th, 66th

The correct answer is 38th.
The correct answer is 38th.

What was the result of the Korean War? Answer choices include: Korea became completely communist. Korea became completely free. Korea was completely devastated by atomic bombs dropped by American Air Force pilots. Korea remained divided nearly at the same place it was before the war began.
What was the result of the Korean War?
Answer choices include:
Korea became completely communist.
Korea became completely free.
Korea was completely devastated by atomic
bombs dropped by American Air Force pilots.
Korea remained divided nearly at the
same place it was before the war began.

The correct answer is: Korea remained divided nearly at the same place it was before the war began.
The correct answer is:
Korea remained divided nearly at the same place it was before the war began.

What happened two years after President Nixon of the United States withdrew troops from Vietnam in 1973. Answer choices include: The communist North Vietnamese overran South Vietnam. The democratic South Vietnamese overran communist North Vietnam. Vietnam remained divided at the 19th parallel, with communism in the north & capitalism in the south. Vietnam divided into a communist eastern half and democratic western half.
What happened two years after President Nixon of the United States
withdrew troops from Vietnam in 1973.
Answer choices include:
The communist North Vietnamese overran South Vietnam.
The democratic South Vietnamese overran communist North Vietnam.
Vietnam remained divided at the 19th parallel, with communism
in the north & capitalism in the south. Vietnam divided
into a communist eastern half and democratic western half.

The correct answer is: The communist North Vietnamese overran South Vietnam.
The correct answer is: The communist North Vietnamese overran South Vietnam.

The U.S. military sent planes over ___ to take photos showing that Krushchev was secretly building 42 missile sites after the Bay of Pigs defeat. Answer choices include: Brazil, Cuba, Chile, Argentina
The U.S. military sent planes over ___ to take photos showing that Krushchev
was secretly building 42 missile sites after the Bay of Pigs defeat.
Answer choices include: Brazil, Cuba, Chile, Argentina

The correct answer is Cuba.
The correct answer is Cuba.

How long did Ayatollah Ruholla Khomenini’s regime keep more than 60 Americans hostage in Iran? Answer choices include: 111 days, 222 days, 333 days, 444 days
How long did Ayatollah Ruholla Khomenini’s regime keep
more than 60 Americans hostage in Iran?
Answer choices include: 111 days, 222 days, 333 days, 444 days

The correct answer is 444 days.
The correct answer is 444 days.

When war broke out between Iran & Iraq in the 1980s, what did the United States do? Answer choices include: The United States gave aid to Iran. The United States gave aid to Iraq. The United States gave aide to both Iran and Iraw. The United States remained neutral & did not provide aide to either nation.
When war broke out between Iran & Iraq in the 1980s,
what did the United States do?
Answer choices include:
The United States gave aid to Iran.
The United States gave aid to Iraq.
The United States gave aide to both Iran and Iraq.
The United States remained neutral & did not provide aide to either nation.

The correct answer is: The United States gave aide to both Iran and Iraq.
The correct answer is: The United States gave aide to both Iran and Iraq.

What policy was focused on decreasing Cold War tensions by dealing with other nations in a practical & flexible manner? Answer choices include: Strategic Defense Initiative, Detente, Brinkmanship, Espionage
What policy was focused on decreasing Cold War tensions by dealing
with other nations in a practical & flexible manner?
Answer choices include:
Strategic Defense Initiative, Detente, Brinkmanship, Espionage

The correct answer is Detente.
The correct answer is Detente.

Nixon & Brezhnev signed the ___ I Treaty, an agreement limiting the countries to 1972 levels of intercontinental ballistic & submarine-launched missiles. Answer choices include: SALT, COLD, BFF, FREE
Nixon & Brezhnev signed the ___ I Treaty, an agreement limiting the countries
to 1972 levels of intercontinental ballistic & submarine-launched missiles.
Answer choices include: SALT, COLD, BFF, FREE

The correct answer is SALT.
The correct answer is SALT.

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