Quiz on APUSH Unit 8 (1945-1980)

#1 Which of the following terms matches the definition?

Created in response to growing backlash from environmental disasters. Sought to place limits on pollution in the air and water

March on Washington N.O.W. Southern resistance to integration EPA

#2 Which of the following terms matches the definition?

An extension of the New Deal: War on Poverty Office of Economic Opportunity, Medicare, Medicaid, immigration act

Cold war Watts Riots of 1965 Phyllis Schlafly Great society

#3 Which of the following terms matches the definition?

Prohibited prayers in school

Great society The Feminine Mystique Phyllis Schlafly Engel vs. Vitale

#4 Which of the following terms matches the definition?

Nixon's appointments (who he'd assumed who be conservative) ruled in favor of abortion rights

Roe v. Wade Counter culture Sit-in movement March on Washington

#5 Which of the following definitions matches the term?

Decolonization

A movement, mostly among young people who cast off societal restraint with rebellious clothing and experimental drug use After WWII there was a massive movement of decolonization throughout the world. Many of these new nations were unstable and needed aid, creating perfect conditions for proxy wars Explained the boredom and imprisonment of the typical housewife who was beholden to the needs of her family at the expense of her own needs. Argued that women should seek fulfilment and careers as well. Advocated countering white violence with black violence

#6 Determine if the following combination is true or false.

Baker vs. Carr

Her refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger, and subsequent arrest sparked a massive bus boycott

True

False

#7 Determine if the following combination is true or false.

Self-determination Act of 1975

Prohibited racial discrimination in the voting booth

True

False

#8 Determine if the following combination is true or false.

Phyllis Schlafly

Explained the boredom and imprisonment of the typical housewife who was beholden to the needs of her family at the expense of her own needs. Argued that women should seek fulfilment and careers as well.

True

False

#9 Determine if the following combination is true or false.

Counter culture

A movement, mostly among young people who cast off societal restraint with rebellious clothing and experimental drug use

True

False

#10 Determine if the following combination is true or false.

Cesar Chavez

Her refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger, and subsequent arrest sparked a massive bus boycott

True

False

Section 1: Multiple Choice questions

Created in response to growing backlash from environmental disasters. Sought to place limits on pollution in the air and water

An extension of the New Deal: War on Poverty Office of Economic Opportunity, Medicare, Medicaid, immigration act

Prohibited prayers in school

Nixon's appointments (who he'd assumed who be conservative) ruled in favor of abortion rights

Decolonization

Section 2: True/false questions

Baker vs. Carr

Her refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger, and subsequent arrest sparked a massive bus boycott

Self-determination Act of 1975

Prohibited racial discrimination in the voting booth

Phyllis Schlafly

Explained the boredom and imprisonment of the typical housewife who was beholden to the needs of her family at the expense of her own needs. Argued that women should seek fulfilment and careers as well.

Counter culture

A movement, mostly among young people who cast off societal restraint with rebellious clothing and experimental drug use

Cesar Chavez

Her refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger, and subsequent arrest sparked a massive bus boycott

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