Cold War and Vietnam War Quiz

Who initiated the opening and establishment of diplomatic relations with China amidst the Cold War?

• Richard Nixon

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Ronald Reagan

• John F. Kennedy

What action marked the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War?

• The bombing of Hanoi

• The Tet Offensive

• The Paris Peace Accords

• The Operation Rolling Thunder

Why was the War Powers Act established?

• To strengthen the military

• To facilitate peace negotiations

• To expand the president's authority

• To restrain the president's ability to commit U.S. forces without Congressional consent

What was the purpose of the Camp David Accords?

• To end the rivalry between the USSR and the USA

• To establish a framework for peace in the Middle East

• To resolve the Cuban missile crisis

• To limit the production of nuclear weapons

What impact did the 1979 Iranian Revolution have on the relationship between Iran and the United States?

• Improved relations

• Hostilities and strained relations

• No significant change

• Economic Cooperation

What was the primary objective of the Environmental Protection Agency when it was first established?

• To promote industrial growth

• To protect human health and the environment

• To regulate foreign trade

• To create jobs

What led to Richard Nixon's resignation as President of the United States?

• The Vietnam War

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Watergate scandal

• The economic recession

Who pardoned Richard Nixon following his resignation?

• Gerald Ford

• Jimmy Carter

• Ronald Reagan

• George H.W. Bush

The efforts of the National Organization for Women primarily focused on addressing what issue?

• Women's rights and equality

• Racial segregation

• Immigration reform

• Healthcare access

How did the Watergate scandal impact public trust in the U.S. government?

• It had no significant impact

• It strengthened public trust

• It led to increased government transparency

• It led to a significant decline in public trust