Quiz on APUSH Unit 8 (1945-1980)

#1 Which of the following definitions matches the term?

EPA

Prohibited racial discrimination in the voting booth Created in response to growing backlash from environmental disasters. Sought to place limits on pollution in the air and water Argued that the Supreme Court had engaged in a gross abuse of power Created in response to growing backlash from environmental disasters. Sought to place limits on pollution in the air and water

#2 Which of the following definitions matches the term?

Great society

Prohibited racial discrimination in the voting booth Prohibited prayers in school Advocated violence when necessary in defense of black rights An extension of the New Deal: War on Poverty Office of Economic Opportunity, Medicare, Medicaid, immigration act

#3 Which of the following definitions matches the term?

Engel vs. Vitale

A conflict between two belligerents where neither engages in conflict with the other Prohibited prayers in school Gave Native Americans much greater control over their lands, education, and law enforcement Prohibited prayers in school

#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

GI Bill N.O.W. Roe v. Wade Baker vs. Carr

#5 Which of the following definitions matches the term?

Decolonization

Made discrimination on the basis of race, religion, or sex illegal House Unamerican activities community searched for communist influence in American society (Government, military, film industry, Boy Scouts) 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 Truman took measures to contain the spread of communism. The U.S. would provide economic and military support to any country fighting communism

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

Baker vs. Carr

Mandated fair congressional districts

True

False

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

Self-determination Act of 1975

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

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

Phyllis Schlafly

Organized the conservative opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment

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

Advocated violence when necessary in defense of black rights

True

False

Section 1: Multiple Choice questions

EPA

Great society

Engel vs. Vitale

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

Mandated fair congressional districts

Self-determination Act of 1975

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.

Phyllis Schlafly

Organized the conservative opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment

Counter culture

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

Cesar Chavez

Advocated violence when necessary in defense of black rights

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