Extract the Facts, Jack!

SSUSH25

SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national politics since 1968.

a. Describe President Richard M. Nixon’s opening of China, his resignation due to the Watergate scandal, changing attitudes toward government, and the Presidency of Gerald Ford.

b. Explain the impact of Supreme Court decisions on ideas about civil liberties and civil rights, including such decisions as Roe v. Wade (1973) and the Bakke decision on affirmative action.

c. Explain the Carter administrations’ efforts in the Middle East including the Camp David Accords, his response to the 1979 Iranian Revolution and Iranian hostage crisis.

d. Describe domestic and international events of Ronald Reagan’s presidency, including Reagonomics, the Iran-contra scandal, and the collapse of the Soviet Union.

SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national politics since 1968.

e. Explain the relationship between Congress and President Bill Clinton, including the North American Free Trade Agreement and his impeachment and acquittal.

f. Analyze the 2000 presidential election and its outcome, emphasizing the role of the electoral college.

g. Analyze the response of President George W. Bush to the attacks of September 11, 2001, on the United States, the war against terrorism, and the subsequent American interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq.

***SSUSH 25a

Which event prompted President Richard Nixon to resign from office in 1974?

Watergate – hotel and office complex

***SSUSH 25a

Which event prompted President Richard Nixon to resign from office in 1974? A. the Berlin Airlift B. the Watergate scandal C. the Iran-Contra scandal D. trade agreements with China

President Richard Nixon resigned from office in 1974 because of the Watergate scandal.

“I was not lying. I said things that later on seemed to be untrue.”

— Richard M. Nixon

"And in all of my years in public

life, I have never obstructed justice."

SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national politics since 1968.

a. Describe President Richard M. Nixon’s opening of China, his resignation due to the Watergate scandal, changing attitudes toward government, and the Presidency of Gerald Ford.

b. Explain the impact of Supreme Court decisions on ideas about civil liberties and civil rights, including such decisions as Roe v. Wade (1973) and the Bakke decision on affirmative action.

c. Explain the Carter administrations’ efforts in the Middle East including the Camp David Accords, his response to the 1979 Iranian Revolution and Iranian hostage crisis.

d. Describe domestic and international events of Ronald Reagan’s presidency, including Reagonomics, the Iran-contra scandal, and the collapse of the Soviet Union.

***SSUSH 25a

One of the main factors for President Nixon’s resignation over the

Watergate Scandal was his

"I welcome this kind of examination because

people have got to know whether or not their

president's a crook... Well, I'm not a crook."

***SSUSH 25a

One of the main factors for President Nixon’s resignation over the

Watergate Scandal was his A. admission of ordering the break-ins B. attempts to remove members of Congress C. refusal to cooperate with the investigations D. impeachment and impending convictionsOne of the main factors for Nixon’s resignation was his refusal to cooperate with the investigation of the Watergate Scandal."I shall resign the presidency effective at noon tomorrow."

SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national politics since 1968.

a. Describe President Richard M. Nixon’s opening of China, his resignation due to the Watergate scandal, changing attitudes toward government, and the Presidency of Gerald Ford.

b. Explain the impact of Supreme Court decisions on ideas about civil liberties and civil rights, including such decisions as Roe v. Wade (1973) and the Bakke decision on affirmative action.

c. Explain the Carter administrations’ efforts in the Middle East including the Camp David Accords, his response to the 1979 Iranian Revolution and Iranian hostage crisis.

d. Describe domestic and international events of Ronald Reagan’s presidency, including Reagonomics, the Iran-contra scandal, and the collapse of the Soviet Union.

***SSUSH 25a

President Nixon reduced Cold War tensions by establishing foreign relations with China and by signing the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty, or SALT with the Soviet Union. These actions were part of

President Nixon and Leonid BrezhnevMay 26, 1972

***SSUSH 25a

President Nixon reduced Cold War tensions by establishing foreign relations with China and by signing the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty, or SALT with the Soviet Union. These actions were part of A. détente B. the arms race C. Cold War rhetoric D. shuttle diplomacy

President Nixon reduced Cold War tensions by establishing foreign relations with Communist China and signing the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty, or SALT, with the Soviet Union. These actions were part of détente—easing relations during the Cold War.

SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national politics since 1968.

a. Describe President Richard M. Nixon’s opening of China, his resignation due to the Watergate scandal, changing attitudes toward government, and the Presidency of Gerald Ford.

b. Explain the impact of Supreme Court decisions on ideas about civil liberties and civil rights, including such decisions as Roe v. Wade (1973) and the Bakke decision on affirmative action.

c. Explain the Carter administrations’ efforts in the Middle East including the Camp David Accords, his response to the 1979 Iranian Revolution and Iranian hostage crisis.

d. Describe domestic and international events of Ronald Reagan’s presidency, including Reagonomics, the Iran-contra scandal, and the collapse of the Soviet Union.

SSUSH 25b

The decision in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke

SSUSH 25b

The decision in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke A. struck down the Supreme Court’s right of judicial review B. allowed Bakke to be admitted to school, but upheld affirmative action C. ruled that affirmative action was unconstitutional D. banned Bakke from the University of California Medical SchoolThe decision in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke allowed Bakke to be admitted to school, but upheld affirmative action.

SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national politics since 1968.

a. Describe President Richard M. Nixon’s opening of China, his resignation due to the Watergate scandal, changing attitudes toward government, and the Presidency of Gerald Ford.

b. Explain the impact of Supreme Court decisions on ideas about civil liberties and civil rights, including such decisions as Roe v. Wade (1973) and the Bakke decision on affirmative action.

c. Explain the Carter administrations’ efforts in the Middle East including the Camp David Accords, his response to the 1979 Iranian Revolution and Iranian hostage crisis.

d. Describe domestic and international events of Ronald Reagan’s presidency, including Reagonomics, the Iran-contra scandal, and the collapse of the Soviet Union.

SSUSH 25c

One highlight of the Carter Administration was the Camp David Accords, agreed to on September 17, 1978. Why was this such an important international event?

Egypt’s President Anwar Sadat, Jimmy Carter andIsrael’s Prime Minister Menachem Begin

SSUSH 25c

One highlight of the Carter Administration was the Camp David Accords, agreed to on September 17, 1o78. Why was this such an important international event? A. It signified the first peace treaty between Israel and an Arab nation. B. It allowed for the release of hostages held by Iran. C. It created a timeline for transfer of the Panama Canal. D. It was the beginning of strategic arms talks with the Soviet Union.The Camp David Accords were a highlight of the Carter Administration because it signified the first peace treaty between Israel and an Arab nation. Anwar Sadat, Jimmy Carter,

and Menachem Begin shake hands at the Camp David

Accords.

SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national politics since 1968.

a. Describe President Richard M. Nixon’s opening of China, his resignation due to the Watergate scandal, changing attitudes toward government, and the Presidency of Gerald Ford.

b. Explain the impact of Supreme Court decisions on ideas about civil liberties and civil rights, including such decisions as Roe v. Wade (1973) and the Bakke decision on affirmative action.

c. Explain the Carter administrations’ efforts in the Middle East including the Camp David Accords, his response to the 1979 Iranian Revolution and Iranian hostage crisis.

d. Describe domestic and international events of Ronald Reagan’s presidency, including Reagonomics, the Iran contra scandal, and the collapse of the Soviet Union.

SSUSH 25d

Which BEST describes the 1980s economic policy called Reaganomics?

"Trickle-down economics" ... is the economic-political argument that the increases in the wealth of the rich are good for the poor because some

of such additional wealth will eventually trickle down to the middle class and to the poor.

SSUSH 25d

Which BEST describes the 1980s economic policy called Reaganomics? A. reduce taxes, reduce social programs, deregulate businesses B. expand business opportunities, expand social programs C. eliminate foreign aid, raise taxes on corporations D. reduce social programs, raise taxes on businesses, expand Medicare

The 1980s economic policy called Reaganomics reduced taxes, reduced social programs, and deregulated businesses.

SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national politics since 1968.

e. Explain the relationship between Congress and President Bill Clinton, including the North American Free Trade Agreement and his impeachment and acquittal.

f. Analyze the 2000 presidential election and its outcome, emphasizing the role of the electoral college.

g. Analyze the response of President George W. Bush to the attacks of September 11, 2001, on the United States, the war against terrorism, and the subsequent American interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq.

SSUSH 25e

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) opened up trade between which nations?

United States of America

Canada

Mexico

SSUSH 25e

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) opened up trade between which nations?

SSUSH 25e

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) opened up trade between which nations? A. U.S., Canada, and Brazil B. U.S., Canada, and Mexico C. Mexico, Canada, and Brazil D. Mexico, Brazil, and the U.S.

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) opens up trade between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national politics since 1968.

e. Explain the relationship between Congress and President Bill Clinton, including the North American Free Trade Agreement and his impeachment and acquittal.

f. Analyze the 2000 presidential election and its outcome, emphasizing the role of the electoral college.

g. Analyze the response of President George W. Bush to the attacks of September 11, 2001, on the United States, the war against terrorism, and the subsequent American interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq.

**SSUSH 25fWhich is one reason why the results of the 2000 Presidential election were controversial?

“Butterfly Ballot”

“hanging chads”

**SSUSH 25fWhich is one reason why the results of the 2000 Presidential election were controversial? A. Al Gore’s running mate defected from the Democratic Party during the

election. B. George Bush won the majority of electoral votes but lost the popular vote. C. Numerous electors pledged to Al Gore declined to vote for him, causing his

defeat. D. George Bush and his running mate were both from Texas, a violation of law.One reason why the results of the 2000 Presidential election were controversial is that George W. Bush won the majority of electoral votes but Al Gore won the popular vote.

SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national politics since 1968.

e. Explain the relationship between Congress and President Bill Clinton, including the North American Free Trade Agreement and his impeachment and acquittal.

f. Analyze the 2000 presidential election and its outcome, emphasizing the role of the electoral college.

g. Analyze the response of President George W. Bush to the attacks of September 11, 2001, on the United States, the war against terrorism, and the subsequent American interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq.

**SSUSH 25f

What determined the 2000 presidential election?

Al Gore George W. Bush

**SSUSH 25f

What determined the 2000 presidential election? A. the recount of votes in Florida B. the popular vote of Florida C. the vote of the Electoral College D. the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court to halt the recount of

Florida ballotsThe vote of the Electoral College determined the 2000 presidential election.

SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national politics since 1968.

e. Explain the relationship between Congress and President Bill Clinton, including the North American Free Trade Agreement and his impeachment and acquittal.

f. Analyze the 2000 presidential election and its outcome, emphasizing the role of the electoral college.

g. Analyze the response of President George W. Bush to the attacks of September 11, 2001, on the United States, the war against terrorism, and the subsequent American interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq.

***SSUSH 25g

Terrorists from which of the following are blamed for carrying out the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001?

***SSUSH 25g

Terrorists from which of the following are blamed for carrying out the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001? A. Iraq B. al-Qaeda C. Afghanistan D. Iran

Terrorists from al-Qaeda are blamed for carrying out the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

Osama Bin Laden

SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national politics since 1968.

e. Explain the relationship between Congress and President Bill Clinton, including the North American Free Trade Agreement and his impeachment and acquittal.

f. Analyze the 2000 presidential election and its outcome, emphasizing the role of the electoral college.

g. Analyze the response of President George W. Bush to the attacks of September 11, 2001, on the United States, the war against terrorism, and the subsequent American interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq.

***SSUSH 25g

Why is September 11, 2001, a turning point in American history?

***SSUSH 25g

Why is September 11, 2001, a turning point in American history? A. It created a new focus on world terrorism. B. It established the importance of isolationism. C. It reduced federal efforts for homeland security. D. It lessened the need to work with foreign governments.September 11, 2001 is a turning point in American history because it created a new focus on world terrorism.

SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national politics since 1968.

e. Explain the relationship between Congress and President Bill Clinton, including the North American Free Trade Agreement and his impeachment and acquittal.

f. Analyze the 2000 presidential election and its outcome, emphasizing the role of the electoral college.

g. Analyze the response of President George W. Bush to the attacks of September 11, 2001, on the United States, the war against terrorism, and the subsequent American interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq.

***SSUSH 25g

Which of the following events was most responsible for the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan?

Europe

Africa

Middle East

***SSUSH 25g

Which of the following events was most responsible for the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan?

Afghanistan

Iraq

Iran

Kuwait

Saudi Arabia

Pakistan

India

***SSUSH 25g

Which of the following events was most responsible for the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan? A. the Iraq War B. the bombing of Pearl Harbor C. terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 D. the Iran-Contra scandal

The U.S. invaded Afghanistan as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

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