Ford, Carter, Reagan Reading Assignment

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Ford, Carter, Reagan Reading Assignment

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After the problems faced by recent Presidents,_________________   beliefs suddenly enjoyed an unexpected resurgence in the United States in the 1980s. In Great Britain, Margaret Thatcher had come into office in 1979 with similar ideas - combating unions, reducing taxes, cutting ________________________ , and reducing the amount of government ________________ . In the 1980 Presidential election, Ronald Reagan received the support of a number of leading American conservative groups:

Other Answer Choices:

conservative

government spending

regulations

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4

Other Answer Choices:

conservative

Gun Control Act of 1968

first

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Other Answer Choices:

Equal Rights Amendment

dissolved

strict interpretation

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What was one reason for the increase in Presidential power since the 1930s?

The weakening of the Supreme Court  

The elimination of Congress's ability to make laws 

The expansion of the President's role in managing the economy

The direct election of the President by the people

How did media contribute to the expansion of Presidential power?

It allowed the President to appeal directly to voters 

It required Cabinet members to be approved by the media 

It gave the Supreme Court more influence over the President

It limited Congress's ability to pass laws 

Why do some historians refer to the growth of Presidential power as an "Imperial Presidency"?

Because Supreme Court decisions favored the President

Because the President lost power over time

Because the President took on powers similar to a monarch

Because Congress gained more influence over the executive branch

Nixon believed that federal social programs were highly efficient and should be expanded.

True

False

During his presidency, Nixon aimed to end the draft and implement strong anticrime laws.

True

False

In Tinker v. Des Moines (1969), the Supreme Court ruled that:

Schools have the right to ban all forms of student protest

Students do not have free speech rights in school

Wearing black armbands to protest the Vietnam War was protected by the First Amendment

The government can limit student speech at any time

How did President Nixon attempt to combat inflation?

By increasing social program spending

By expanding trade agreements

By returning to the gold standard

By imposing the first peacetime wage and price controls

Despite Nixon’s attempts to control inflation through spending cuts and wage controls, these measures were unsuccessful.

True

False

President Nixon signed a law that created the __________, or EPA, to protect the __________. The EPA sets air and water pollution standards for cities, and engages in monitoring and enforcement activities. New construction projects must pass through detailed environmental impact reviews before being approved. Private citizens can file lawsuits against polluters under the EPA. 
Nixon also signed the __________(1973). This law requires the Fish and Wildlife Service to list species of plants and animals that are threatened with extinction, and then to take further steps to protect them. 

Why did the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) fail to be ratified?

It was never approved by Congress

The Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional

It was vetoed by the President

It did not receive enough support from the states before the deadline

Which of the following were arguments made by Phyllis Schlafly against the Equal Rights Amendment? (Select all that apply) (There are 2 answers!)

It would give women greater workplace protections

It would strengthen traditional family values

It might lead to unisex restrooms

It would require women to serve in combat roles

The Equal Rights Amendment was successfully ratified in 1982 after an extended deadline.

True

False

What was one of Nixon’s greatest foreign policy achievements?

Signing a peace treaty with North Vietnam

Reopening diplomatic relations with Communist China

Supporting Taiwan’s independence

Ending the Cold War

Which of the following were part of Nixon’s policy of détente with the Soviet Union? (Select all that apply)(There are 3 correct answers!)

Increasing the buildup of nuclear weapons

Pressuring Israel and Arab states to agree to a cease-fire

Signing the SALT agreement to limit defensive missile systems

Selling American grain to the Soviet Union to ease food shortages

Nixon’s visit to China in 1972 marked the first time an American President visited mainland China.

True

False

In the Senate hearings, it was revealed that Nixon secretly recorded his White House conversations.

True

False

Nixon claimed executive privilege when the Senate Committee requested the tape recordings.

True

False

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Nixon was above the law regarding the subpoena of the tapes.

True

False

One of Ford's First Acts as President was to Pardon Nixon

True

False

What was the main economic issue faced by President Ford?

A complete collapse of the banking system

A surplus of oil leading to extremely low energy prices

Economic boom and low unemployment

Stagflation – high unemployment combined with inflation

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) imposed an oil embargo on the United States in 1973 because the U.S. supported Israel in the war.

True

False

The Helsinki Accords was an agreement between the US, Mexico and Spanish Countries

True

False

Why was Jimmy Carter elected as President in 1976?

He was the Vice President under Gerald Ford

He was a well-known Washington politician with years of experience in Congress

He was seen as an "outsider" who would end corruption and clean up Washington

He promised to continue Republican policies after the Watergate scandal

What was the main economic challenge faced by President Carter?

A stock market crash

A rapid increase in wages and employment

A major banking crisis

Rising oil prices and high inflation

The Community Reinvestment Act required banks to make credit available to poor communities

True

False

Which of the following were factors that influenced U.S. support for Israel? (Select all that apply) (THREE Are Correct!)

Israel was a pro-Western democracy in the Middle East

The U.S. wanted to weaken European influence in the region

Israel relied on U.S. economic and military aid for its survival

American Jews strongly supported Israel

The Camp David Accords resulted in Israel returning the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt.

True

False

The Shah of Iran was a democratic leader who upheld personal freedoms for all citizens.

True

False

The U.S. embassy staff in Iran was held hostage for more than a year before being released on the day Ronald Reagan became President

True

False

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Barry Goldwater		A popular Hollywood actor who became the 40th U.S. President and championed conservative policies.
Ronald Reagan		The 41st U.S. President and Reagan's running mate in 1980.
New Conservatism		A politician whose ideas about reducing government intervention in American society influenced Reagan’s approach.
George H.W. Bush		A political philosophy that advocated for reducing the size of the federal government and promoting free-market competition.

What was one of the key policies promoted by Presidents Reagan and Bush during the 1980s?

Eliminating the military budget and focusing on domestic welfare

Expanding the federal government's role in American society

Nationalizing key industries to control the economy

Cutting taxes, reducing government regulations, and promoting private competition

After the problems faced by recent Presidents,_________________   beliefs suddenly enjoyed an unexpected resurgence in the United States in the 1980s. In Great Britain, Margaret Thatcher had come into office in 1979 with similar ideas - combating unions, reducing taxes, cutting ________________________ , and reducing the amount of government ________________ . In the 1980 Presidential election, Ronald Reagan received the support of a number of leading American conservative groups:

Other Answer Choices:

conservative

government spending

regulations

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION
The ________  was begun to promote rifle shooting and marksmanship skills. After the assassinations of President Kennedy, his brother Robert, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Congress enacted the ____________________________ . The NRA had traditionally steered clear of politics, but now it became more political. Most of its members tended to be politically _________________ . In the 1980 election, the NRA endorsed Ronald Reagan, marking the __________  time in its history the NRA sup- ported a Presidential candidate.

Other Answer Choices:

conservative

Gun Control Act of 1968

first

NRA

THE MORAL MAJORITY 
Another highly influential conservative group that helped elect Reagan was the ___________________ , mainly composed of Fundamentalist Christians. Begun in 1979 by evangelist Rev. Jerry Falwell, the Moral Majority favored a __________________________  of the Bible, and an agenda that was socially conservative and anti-Communist. The group also opposed the ___________________________ . The Moral Majority made telephone calls and held rallies to help get Ronald Reagan elected as President. The group was ______________ in 1989 when Falwell announced that "our mission is accomplished."

Other Answer Choices:

Equal Rights Amendment

dissolved

strict interpretation

Moral Majority

The Heritage Foundation was a liberal think-tank that influenced Reagan’s policies.

True

False

The Heritage Foundation promotes conservative policies based on principles like free enterprise, limited government, and a strong national defense.

True

False

What was the main focus of Reagan's economic strategy, "Reaganomics"?

Reducing taxes and business regulations to increase the supply of goods

Promoting higher taxes to fund welfare programs

Increasing consumer demand through government spending 

Expanding government control over the economy

Which of the following was a result of Reagan's increased military spending?

The federal deficit decreased 

The national debt was eliminated

The economy was stimulated by a demand for goods and services

Unemployment rates soared

Reagan believed that government agencies were better equipped than individuals and businesses to solve economic problems.

True

False

Reagan's tax cuts on businesses and the wealthy were intended to increase productivity and create jobs, which would benefit all income groups.

True

False

Which of the following were key elements of Reagan's economic policies? (Select all that apply)(There are 3 Correct)

Deregulating industries to encourage competition

Increasing military spending to stimulate the economy

Increasing federal welfare spending

Reducing taxes on businesses and the wealthy  

The Mazzoli-Simpson Act (1986) legalized illegal immigrants who had lived in the U.S. since 1981.

True

False

Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Carter.

True

False

The Mazzoli-Simpson Act was passed to increase the number of illegal immigrants entering the United States.

True

False

Sandra Day O'Connor initially served as a conservative justice who preferred "judicial restraint."

True

False

What was one reason for the increase in Presidential power since the 1930s?

The weakening of the Supreme Court  

The elimination of Congress's ability to make laws 

The expansion of the President's role in managing the economy

The direct election of the President by the people

How did media contribute to the expansion of Presidential power?

It allowed the President to appeal directly to voters 

It required Cabinet members to be approved by the media 

It gave the Supreme Court more influence over the President

It limited Congress's ability to pass laws 

Why do some historians refer to the growth of Presidential power as an "Imperial Presidency"?

Because Supreme Court decisions favored the President

Because the President lost power over time

Because the President took on powers similar to a monarch

Because Congress gained more influence over the executive branch

Nixon believed that federal social programs were highly efficient and should be expanded.

True

False

During his presidency, Nixon aimed to end the draft and implement strong anticrime laws.

True

False

In Tinker v. Des Moines (1969), the Supreme Court ruled that:

Schools have the right to ban all forms of student protest

Students do not have free speech rights in school

Wearing black armbands to protest the Vietnam War was protected by the First Amendment

The government can limit student speech at any time

How did President Nixon attempt to combat inflation?

By increasing social program spending

By expanding trade agreements

By returning to the gold standard

By imposing the first peacetime wage and price controls

Despite Nixon’s attempts to control inflation through spending cuts and wage controls, these measures were unsuccessful.

True

False

Why did the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) fail to be ratified?

It was never approved by Congress

The Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional

It was vetoed by the President

It did not receive enough support from the states before the deadline

Which of the following were arguments made by Phyllis Schlafly against the Equal Rights Amendment? (Select all that apply) (There are 2 answers!)

It would give women greater workplace protections

It would strengthen traditional family values

It might lead to unisex restrooms

It would require women to serve in combat roles

The Equal Rights Amendment was successfully ratified in 1982 after an extended deadline.

True

False

What was one of Nixon’s greatest foreign policy achievements?

Signing a peace treaty with North Vietnam

Reopening diplomatic relations with Communist China

Supporting Taiwan’s independence

Ending the Cold War

Which of the following were part of Nixon’s policy of détente with the Soviet Union? (Select all that apply)(There are 3 correct answers!)

Increasing the buildup of nuclear weapons

Pressuring Israel and Arab states to agree to a cease-fire

Signing the SALT agreement to limit defensive missile systems

Selling American grain to the Soviet Union to ease food shortages

Nixon’s visit to China in 1972 marked the first time an American President visited mainland China.

True

False

In the Senate hearings, it was revealed that Nixon secretly recorded his White House conversations.

True

False

Nixon claimed executive privilege when the Senate Committee requested the tape recordings.

True

False

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Nixon was above the law regarding the subpoena of the tapes.

True

False

One of Ford's First Acts as President was to Pardon Nixon

True

False

What was the main economic issue faced by President Ford?

A complete collapse of the banking system

A surplus of oil leading to extremely low energy prices

Economic boom and low unemployment

Stagflation – high unemployment combined with inflation

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) imposed an oil embargo on the United States in 1973 because the U.S. supported Israel in the war.

True

False

The Helsinki Accords was an agreement between the US, Mexico and Spanish Countries

True

False

Why was Jimmy Carter elected as President in 1976?

He was the Vice President under Gerald Ford

He was a well-known Washington politician with years of experience in Congress

He was seen as an "outsider" who would end corruption and clean up Washington

He promised to continue Republican policies after the Watergate scandal

What was the main economic challenge faced by President Carter?

A stock market crash

A rapid increase in wages and employment

A major banking crisis

Rising oil prices and high inflation

The Community Reinvestment Act required banks to make credit available to poor communities

True

False

Which of the following were factors that influenced U.S. support for Israel? (Select all that apply) (THREE Are Correct!)

Israel was a pro-Western democracy in the Middle East

The U.S. wanted to weaken European influence in the region

Israel relied on U.S. economic and military aid for its survival

American Jews strongly supported Israel

The Camp David Accords resulted in Israel returning the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt.

True

False

The Shah of Iran was a democratic leader who upheld personal freedoms for all citizens.

True

False

The U.S. embassy staff in Iran was held hostage for more than a year before being released on the day Ronald Reagan became President

True

False

Barry Goldwater

A popular Hollywood actor who became the 40th U.S. President and championed conservative policies.

Ronald Reagan

The 41st U.S. President and Reagan's running mate in 1980.

New Conservatism

A politician whose ideas about reducing government intervention in American society influenced Reagan’s approach.

George H.W. Bush

A political philosophy that advocated for reducing the size of the federal government and promoting free-market competition.

What was one of the key policies promoted by Presidents Reagan and Bush during the 1980s?

Eliminating the military budget and focusing on domestic welfare

Expanding the federal government's role in American society

Nationalizing key industries to control the economy

Cutting taxes, reducing government regulations, and promoting private competition

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION
The ________  was begun to promote rifle shooting and marksmanship skills. After the assassinations of President Kennedy, his brother Robert, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Congress enacted the ____________________________ . The NRA had traditionally steered clear of politics, but now it became more political. Most of its members tended to be politically _________________ . In the 1980 election, the NRA endorsed Ronald Reagan, marking the __________  time in its history the NRA sup- ported a Presidential candidate.

NRA

THE MORAL MAJORITY 
Another highly influential conservative group that helped elect Reagan was the ___________________ , mainly composed of Fundamentalist Christians. Begun in 1979 by evangelist Rev. Jerry Falwell, the Moral Majority favored a __________________________  of the Bible, and an agenda that was socially conservative and anti-Communist. The group also opposed the ___________________________ . The Moral Majority made telephone calls and held rallies to help get Ronald Reagan elected as President. The group was ______________ in 1989 when Falwell announced that "our mission is accomplished."

Moral Majority

The Heritage Foundation was a liberal think-tank that influenced Reagan’s policies.

True

False

The Heritage Foundation promotes conservative policies based on principles like free enterprise, limited government, and a strong national defense.

True

False

What was the main focus of Reagan's economic strategy, "Reaganomics"?

Reducing taxes and business regulations to increase the supply of goods

Promoting higher taxes to fund welfare programs

Increasing consumer demand through government spending 

Expanding government control over the economy

Which of the following was a result of Reagan's increased military spending? 

The federal deficit decreased 

The national debt was eliminated

The economy was stimulated by a demand for goods and services

Unemployment rates soared

Reagan believed that government agencies were better equipped than individuals and businesses to solve economic problems.

True

False

Reagan's tax cuts on businesses and the wealthy were intended to increase productivity and create jobs, which would benefit all income groups.

True

False

Which of the following were key elements of Reagan's economic policies? (Select all that apply)(There are 3 Correct)

Deregulating industries to encourage competition

Increasing military spending to stimulate the economy

Increasing federal welfare spending

Reducing taxes on businesses and the wealthy  

The Mazzoli-Simpson Act (1986) legalized illegal immigrants who had lived in the U.S. since 1981.

True

False

Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Carter.

True

False

The Mazzoli-Simpson Act was passed to increase the number of illegal immigrants entering the United States.

True

False

Sandra Day O'Connor initially served as a conservative justice who preferred "judicial restraint."

True

False