Assignment: 70s & 80s, Day 2 - U.S. History

Who made Nixon surrender tapes?

• The Supreme Court

• The Congress

• The President

• The FBI

Why would Nixon not want to release the tapes?

• To protect national security

• To avoid political embarrassment

• To comply with legal advice

• To maintain executive privilege

Why was the House Committee debating impeachment?

• To discuss budget allocations

• To address foreign policy issues

• To consider impeachment proceedings

• To evaluate healthcare reforms

Which statements explain the impact of this political scandal? Select TWO correct answers.

• A. Confidence in the ability of the federal government to perform its duties soared.

• B. Support for the containment of communism generated high voter turnout nationwide.

• C. Discontent with American politicians damaged the reputation of the presidency.

• D. Cynicism reduced public confidence in the federal government and its agencies.

President Nixon faced a credibility gap with Americans because of the Watergate scandal, which led to a loss of public support for his presidency.

• True

• False

The __________________________________________ was created to protect Americans from air and water pollution.

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Federal Trade Commission

• Department of Education

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The era of __________________________________________ diplomacy led to improved relations between the Soviet Union and the United States.

Through the __________________________________________ policy, the United States slowly turned the war over to the South Vietnamese.

• Vietnamization

• Domino Theory

• Containment

• Marshall Plan

The __________________________________________ limited the president’s authority to deploy armed forces without congressional approval.

• War Powers Resolution

• Executive Order 12333

• National Security Act

• Patriot Act

During World War II, citizens were encouraged to purchase war bonds, plant __________________________________________, and comply with government rations.

• Victory gardens

• Flower beds

• Fruit orchards

• Vegetable markets