*MOD T18 1970s Presidents Flashcard

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What did realpolitik encourage for the United States? Options: A. the formation of economic alliances with all communist countries, B. a foreign policy based on national and practical interests; what is best for the U.S., C. the devising of a strategy to stop the worldwide communist movement

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a foreign policy based on national and practical interests; what is best for the U.S.

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What did the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty accomplish?

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It controlled the use of intercontinental ballistic missiles.

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President Nixon’s foreign policy initiatives resulted in: diplomatic relations with China and arms control agreements with Russia.

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diplomatic relations with China and arms control agreements with Russia.

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Which demographic (group of people) did Richard Nixon claim to represent during his campaign for President? Options: immigrants, liberal Americans, the silent majority

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the silent majority

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How did President Nixon win the support of southern whites and urban blue-collar workers? Options: A. He expanded Medicare., C. He re-imposed segregation laws in selected states., D. He ordered a freeze on court-ordered desegregation busing.

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He ordered a freeze on court-ordered desegregation busing.

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How did President Nixon try to justify withholding the White House Tapes? Options: A. by claiming ignorance, B. by framing other officials, D. by claiming executive privilege

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by claiming executive privilege

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One effect of the Watergate scandal was that President Nixon

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resigned.

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What was the political impact of the Watergate scandal?

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Many Americans lost their trust in the government.

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Which event caused a significant decline in President Ford’s popularity? A. He pardoned Nixon for his crimes. B. He admitted that he had made a secret deal with Nixon. C. He selected Nelson Rockefeller to serve as Vice President.

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He pardoned Nixon for his crimes.

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What event prompted radical Iranian students to invade the U.S. embassy and take Americans as hostages? Options: B. President Carter announced his support for Ayatollah Khomeini., C. The United States launched an invasion to defeat revolutionary forces in Iran., D. President Carter allowed the Shah of Iran to seek medical treatment in the United States.

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President Carter allowed the Shah of Iran to seek medical treatment in the United States.