Ford, Carter, Reagan Reading Assignment
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What was one reason for the increase in Presidential power since the 1930s?
What was one reason for the increase in Presidential power since the 1930s?
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How did media contribute to the expansion of Presidential power?
How did media contribute to the expansion of Presidential power?
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Why do some historians refer to the growth of Presidential power as an "Imperial Presidency"?
Why do some historians refer to the growth of Presidential power as an "Imperial Presidency"?
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Nixon believed that federal social programs were highly efficient and should be expanded.
Nixon believed that federal social programs were highly efficient and should be expanded.
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During his presidency, Nixon aimed to end the draft and implement strong anticrime laws.
During his presidency, Nixon aimed to end the draft and implement strong anticrime laws.
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In Tinker v. Des Moines (1969), the Supreme Court ruled that:
In Tinker v. Des Moines (1969), the Supreme Court ruled that:
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How did President Nixon attempt to combat inflation?
How did President Nixon attempt to combat inflation?
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Despite Nixon’s attempts to control inflation through spending cuts and wage controls, these measures were unsuccessful.
Despite Nixon’s attempts to control inflation through spending cuts and wage controls, these measures were unsuccessful.
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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.
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Why did the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) fail to be ratified?
Why did the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) fail to be ratified?
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Which of the following were arguments made by Phyllis Schlafly against the Equal Rights Amendment? (Select all that apply) (There are 2 answers!)
Which of the following were arguments made by Phyllis Schlafly against the Equal Rights Amendment? (Select all that apply) (There are 2 answers!)
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The Equal Rights Amendment was successfully ratified in 1982 after an extended deadline.
The Equal Rights Amendment was successfully ratified in 1982 after an extended deadline.
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What was one of Nixon’s greatest foreign policy achievements?
What was one of Nixon’s greatest foreign policy achievements?
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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!)
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!)
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Nixon’s visit to China in 1972 marked the first time an American President visited mainland China.
Nixon’s visit to China in 1972 marked the first time an American President visited mainland China.
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In the Senate hearings, it was revealed that Nixon secretly recorded his White House conversations.
In the Senate hearings, it was revealed that Nixon secretly recorded his White House conversations.
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Nixon claimed executive privilege when the Senate Committee requested the tape recordings.
Nixon claimed executive privilege when the Senate Committee requested the tape recordings.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Nixon was above the law regarding the subpoena of the tapes.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Nixon was above the law regarding the subpoena of the tapes.
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One of Ford's First Acts as President was to Pardon Nixon
One of Ford's First Acts as President was to Pardon Nixon
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What was the main economic issue faced by President Ford?
What was the main economic issue faced by President Ford?
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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.
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.
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The Helsinki Accords was an agreement between the US, Mexico and Spanish Countries
The Helsinki Accords was an agreement between the US, Mexico and Spanish Countries
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Why was Jimmy Carter elected as President in 1976?
Why was Jimmy Carter elected as President in 1976?
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What was the main economic challenge faced by President Carter?
What was the main economic challenge faced by President Carter?
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The Community Reinvestment Act required banks to make credit available to poor communities
The Community Reinvestment Act required banks to make credit available to poor communities
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Which of the following were factors that influenced U.S. support for Israel? (Select all that apply) (THREE Are Correct!)
Which of the following were factors that influenced U.S. support for Israel? (Select all that apply) (THREE Are Correct!)
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The Camp David Accords resulted in Israel returning the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt.
The Camp David Accords resulted in Israel returning the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt.
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The Shah of Iran was a democratic leader who upheld personal freedoms for all citizens.
The Shah of Iran was a democratic leader who upheld personal freedoms for all citizens.
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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
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
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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George H.W. Bush | arrow_right_alt | A popular Hollywood actor who became the 40th U.S. President and championed conservative policies. |
Barry Goldwater | arrow_right_alt | The 41st U.S. President and Reagan's running mate in 1980. |
Ronald Reagan | arrow_right_alt | A politician whose ideas about reducing government intervention in American society influenced Reagan’s approach. |
New Conservatism | arrow_right_alt | A political philosophy that advocated for reducing the size of the federal government and promoting free-market competition. |
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What was one of the key policies promoted by Presidents Reagan and Bush during the 1980s?
What was one of the key policies promoted by Presidents Reagan and Bush during the 1980s?
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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:
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conservative
government spending
regulations
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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.
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conservative
Gun Control Act of 1968
first
NRA
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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."
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Equal Rights Amendment
dissolved
strict interpretation
Moral Majority
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The Heritage Foundation was a liberal think-tank that influenced Reagan’s policies.
The Heritage Foundation was a liberal think-tank that influenced Reagan’s policies.
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The Heritage Foundation promotes conservative policies based on principles like free enterprise, limited government, and a strong national defense.
The Heritage Foundation promotes conservative policies based on principles like free enterprise, limited government, and a strong national defense.
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What was the main focus of Reagan's economic strategy, "Reaganomics"?
What was the main focus of Reagan's economic strategy, "Reaganomics"?
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Which of the following was a result of Reagan's increased military spending?
Which of the following was a result of Reagan's increased military spending?
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Reagan believed that government agencies were better equipped than individuals and businesses to solve economic problems.
Reagan believed that government agencies were better equipped than individuals and businesses to solve economic problems.
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Reagan's tax cuts on businesses and the wealthy were intended to increase productivity and create jobs, which would benefit all income groups.
Reagan's tax cuts on businesses and the wealthy were intended to increase productivity and create jobs, which would benefit all income groups.
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Which of the following were key elements of Reagan's economic policies? (Select all that apply)(There are 3 Correct)
Which of the following were key elements of Reagan's economic policies? (Select all that apply)(There are 3 Correct)
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The Mazzoli-Simpson Act (1986) legalized illegal immigrants who had lived in the U.S. since 1981.
The Mazzoli-Simpson Act (1986) legalized illegal immigrants who had lived in the U.S. since 1981.
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Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Carter.
Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Carter.
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The Mazzoli-Simpson Act was passed to increase the number of illegal immigrants entering the United States.
The Mazzoli-Simpson Act was passed to increase the number of illegal immigrants entering the United States.
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Sandra Day O'Connor initially served as a conservative justice who preferred "judicial restraint."
Sandra Day O'Connor initially served as a conservative justice who preferred "judicial restraint."