U10 1970s Exam Review

What was the purpose of the Environment Protection Agency (EPA)?

• To protect human health and the environment.
• To manage public transportation systems.
• To regulate international trade.
• To promote industrial growth.

What was the Equal Rights Amendment? Was it added to the constitution?

• The Equal Rights Amendment was fully ratified.
• The Equal Rights Amendment was not added to the Constitution.
• The Equal Rights Amendment guarantees equal pay for women.
• The Equal Rights Amendment was added in 1972.

Who is Phyllis Schafly?

• Phyllis Schlafly was a famous actress in Hollywood.
• Phyllis Schlafly was a leading environmentalist.
• Phyllis Schlafly was a prominent scientist in the field of genetics.
• Phyllis Schlafly was a conservative activist and author known for opposing the feminist movement.

How did Nixon change U.S. relations with China?

• Nixon cut off all trade relations with China in 1972.
• Nixon increased military presence in China during his presidency.
• Nixon changed U.S. relations with China by establishing diplomatic ties and promoting trade through his 1972 visit.
• Nixon supported Taiwan over mainland China in diplomatic discussions.

What was Nixon’s policy of détente?

• An economic policy aimed at increasing trade tariffs.
• Nixon's policy of détente was a strategy to improve relations with the Soviet Union and reduce Cold War tensions.
• A military strategy to escalate tensions with China.
• A plan to isolate the United States from global politics.

What was the purpose of the SALT 1 Treaty?

• To limit nuclear arms and promote stability between the US and the Soviet Union.
• To promote trade agreements between the US and the Soviet Union.
• To establish a military alliance against China.
• To increase the number of nuclear weapons held by both countries.

Why did Richard Nixon resign?

• Richard Nixon resigned when he was impeached by the House of Representatives for covering up the Watergate scandal.

• He stepped down to run for president again.
• He resigned due to health issues.
• He was impeached for tax evasion.

What action did the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) undertake during the 1970’s?

• OPEC formed an alliance with non-oil producing countries.
• OPEC established a new currency for oil transactions.
• OPEC reduced oil production and lowered prices.
• OPEC imposed an oil embargo and raised oil prices.

What were the Camp David Accords? Who was involved?

• A military alliance formed by Egypt, Jordan, and Syria against Israel.
• An economic agreement between Israel and Palestine signed by Arafat and Netanyahu.
• The Camp David Accords were peace agreements between Egypt and Israel, involving Anwar Sadat, Menachem Begin, and Jimmy Carter.
• A treaty between the US and Canada involving Trudeau and Nixon.

Why did Iran take Americans as hostages in 1979?

• Iran wanted to expand its territory.
• The U.S. imposed economic sanctions on Iran.
• Iran took Americans as hostages in response to the U.S. allowing the Shah to enter the country.
• Iran was retaliating for a military attack by the U.S.