Question 1

In 1973, Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned because

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A)   of his involvement in the Watergate break-in.
B)   of his involvement in the Watergate cover-up.
C)   of his refusal to testify against Richard Nixon.
D)   evidence surfaced that he had accepted bribes.
E)   None of these answers is correct.F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Characterize the intent of the major Supreme Court rulings during the late 1960s and 1970s. How did they compare to decisions made by the Warren Court?

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The major Supreme Court rulings during t...

Question 3

Both John Sirica and John Dean were part of the White House cover-up of the Watergate scandal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

President Nixon expanded the Vietnam War, and also reinvigorated the American antiwar movement, by moving the fighting into neighboring ________.

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The answer of President Nixon expanded the Vietnam War, and...

Question 5

One of the early and major organizations of the New Left was the Students for a ________.

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Democratic Society

Question 6

Between 1960 and 1970, the Latino population of the United States

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A)   rose by 25 percent.
B)   rose by 50 percent.
C)   doubled.
D)   tripled.
E)   sextupled.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

The 1972 Democratic nominee George McGovern could most accurately be described as a strong critic of the Vietnam War who was a moderate on social issues.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When the Supreme Court handed down the Roe v. Wade decision, abortion became legal for the first time in American history.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 9

Led by Lieutenant William Calley, American soldiers massacred more than 300 South Vietnamese civilians near the village of ________.

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The answer of Led by Lieutenant William Calley, American soldiers...

Question 10

How do you explain the Watergate scandal and President Nixon's role in it?

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The Watergate scandal was a political sc...

Question 11

Despite President Nixon's desire for a more conservative Supreme Court and his appointment of several new justices, the Court actually moved further toward social reform.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

As a result of the Vietnam War,

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A)   Vietnam became one of the world's richest nations.
B)   more than 1.2 million Vietnamese soldiers died.
C)   the United States suffered more than 500,000 killed and wounded.
D)   Laos fell to the murderous communists of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge.
E)   All these answers are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Explain which rights movement enjoyed the greatest success and which faced the greatest obstacles.

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The civil rights movement in the United ...

Question 14

"Earth Day" in 1970 was

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A)   an effort to protect the environment from commercial development.
B)   organized by American manufacturers of garden supplies.
C)   an example of the popularization of environmentalism.
D)   characterized by protests and confrontations between opposing sides.
E)   only celebrated by members of the radical counterculture.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

The 1973 Yom Kippur War saw the United States pressure Israel to accept a cease-fire rather than push for more territory.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The intent of President Richard Nixon's "Vietnamization" policy was to

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A)   expand the war effort to all parts of Vietnam.
B)   have the South Vietnamese military do more of the fighting.
C)   declare an immediate end to the conflict.
D)   expand the war effort to all parts of Indochina.
E)   concentrate American military power on destroying the NLF.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

What type of individual was attracted to the counterculture, and why?

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The counterculture movement, which reached its zenith in the 1960s and 1970s, attracted a diverse group of individuals, primarily from the younger generation, who were disillusioned with mainstream society and sought to challenge and transform the prevailing norms and values of the time. The types of individuals attracted to the counterculture included:

1. **Youth and Students**: Many young people, particularly college and university students, were at the forefront of the counterculture. They were attracted to the movement's emphasis on personal freedom, social justice, and peace, especially in the context of the civil rights movement and opposition to the Vietnam War.

2. **Artists and Musicians**: Creative individuals found the counterculture's emphasis on artistic expression and experimentation appealing. Musicians like The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Jimi Hendrix became icons of the movement, using their music to express countercultural ideals.

3. **Intellectuals and Academics**: Some intellectuals and academics were drawn to the counterculture's critique of materialism, consumerism, and the military-industrial complex. They often sought to explore new ideas in philosophy, psychology, and politics that challenged conventional wisdom.

4. **Political Activists**: Activists involved in various political causes, such as the anti-war movement, civil rights, women's liberation, and environmentalism, found common cause with the counterculture's challenge to the status quo.

5. **Bohemians and Hippies**: Individuals who identified as bohemians or hippies embraced alternative lifestyles, including communal living, vegetarianism, and the rejection of traditional dress and grooming standards. They were often attracted to the counterculture's emphasis on peace, love, and harmony with nature.

6. **Disaffected Workers**: Some blue-collar workers and others disillusioned with the capitalist system and the lack of meaningful work were attracted to the counterculture's critique of consumerism and its search for more authentic ways of living.

The reasons why individuals were attracted to the counterculture varied, but common motivations included:

- **A Desire for Social Change**: Many were motivated by a desire to create a more equitable, peaceful, and just society.
- **Personal Freedom**: The counterculture promoted personal liberation and the freedom to live one's life outside of traditional societal expectations.
- **Anti-Establishment Sentiments**: There was a widespread distrust of government, corporations, and the military, especially in light of the Vietnam War and political scandals.
- **Spiritual Seeking**: Some were searching for new spiritual meaning outside of mainstream religion, often turning to Eastern philosophies, mysticism, and psychedelic experiences.
- **Artistic and Creative Expression**: The movement encouraged breaking free from conventional artistic forms and exploring new, avant-garde modes of expression.

Overall, the counterculture attracted individuals who were seeking to redefine their identity and values in contrast to the dominant culture, and who were eager to experiment with new ways of living and thinking.

Question 18

The United Farm Workers union was founded and first led by César Chávez.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In 1964, a dispute broke out at the University of California at Berkeley over

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A)   the cost of tuition and student housing.
B)   the military draft.
C)   the rights of students to engage in free speech.
D)   corporate influence on the university's military research projects.
E)   the question of graduate student unionization.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

The federal government's "termination" policy toward Native Americans contributed to a generation of Indian militancy.

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A) True 
 B)False

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