Quiz on APUSH Unit 8 (1945-1980)

#1 Which of the following definitions matches the term?

EPA

Made discrimination on the basis of race, religion, or sex illegal Nixon's appointments (who he'd assumed who be conservative) ruled in favor of abortion rights Created in response to growing backlash from environmental disasters. Sought to place limits on pollution in the air and water A conflict between two belligerents where neither engages in conflict with the other

#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

Baker vs. Carr Phyllis Schlafly Great society Voting Rights Act of 1965

#3 Which of the following definitions matches the term?

Engel vs. Vitale

House Unamerican activities community searched for communist influence in American society (Government, military, film industry, Boy Scouts) Gave Native Americans much greater control over their lands, education, and law enforcement Prohibited prayers in school A movement, mostly among young people who cast off societal restraint with rebellious clothing and experimental drug use

#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 Baker vs. Carr Self-determination Act of 1975 Malcom X

#5 Which of the following terms matches the definition?

True

False

Section 1: Multiple Choice questions

EPA

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

Engel vs. Vitale

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

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

Section 2: True/false questions

Baker vs. Carr

Mandated fair congressional districts

Self-determination Act of 1975

The extensive economic aid plan to rebuild the European economy and encourage democracy

Phyllis Schlafly

Wanted to keep Germany weak so they wouldn't pose a threat. Wanted to extract reparations for all the damage Germany had caused

Counter culture

A conflict between two belligerents where neither engages in conflict with the other

Cesar Chavez

Led the protests for fair labor for agricultural workers

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