The Modern Presidency: FDR and Key Policies
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What were the four freedoms identified by Franklin D. Roosevelt?

  • Freedom of speech, freedom from fear, freedom from want, freedom of worship (correct)
  • Freedom of speech, freedom of movement, freedom from fear, freedom of assembly
  • Freedom from oppression, freedom of religion, freedom from want, freedom of speech
  • Freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, freedom from want, freedom from fear
  • What impact did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 have on Jim Crow laws?

  • It led to the rise of new segregation laws.
  • It enforced voter ID laws.
  • It marked a significant turning point in the dismantling of Jim Crow. (correct)
  • It institutionalized segregation policies.
  • What was the primary consequence of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

  • Immediate nuclear disarmament by both countries.
  • The establishment of NATO.
  • A permanent end to the arms race.
  • Increased communication between the US and USSR during the Cold War. (correct)
  • What was one key component of LBJ's foreign policy during the Vietnam War?

    <p>Following the Domino Theory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 aim to address?

    <p>Barriers to voting for African Americans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Nixon's 'Southern Strategy' primarily aimed at?

    <p>Gaining support from Southern Democrats for the Republican Party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event is referred to as a 'year of violence' in 1968?

    <p>The riots following Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Watergate scandal in relation to Congress?

    <p>It resulted in stronger legislative power over the presidency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major concern of President H.W. Bush regarding Germany?

    <p>The speed of German reunification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy characterized Bush's foreign policy approach during the Iraq conflict?

    <p>Multilateralism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main actions of the Obama administration regarding Cuba?

    <p>Reopen diplomatic relations after decades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Good Friday Agreement aim to address?

    <p>The conflict between Ireland and Northern Ireland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a critical outcome of Reagan's foreign policy related to the Soviet Union?

    <p>Deterioration of US-Soviet relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event is associated with the emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement?

    <p>The killing of Trayvon Martin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What policy change did Obama implement regarding travel to Cuba?

    <p>Loosened travel restrictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the Iraq War according to critics?

    <p>A strategic setback for US hegemony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the term 'Doctrines of Enlargement' refer to?

    <p>Promoting democracy and human rights internationally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant aspect of the relationship between Trump and Netanyahu?

    <p>An alliance characterized by strong support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Modern Presidency: Franklin D. Roosevelt

    • FDR served only two terms as president
    • FDR's Four Freedoms: Freedom from fear, want, worship, and speech.
    • "Uncle Joe" was a nickname for Stalin.
    • End of WWII: Russian army refused to leave Poland.

    Key Events and Policies

    • NATO (1949) and Warsaw Pact (1955): Key Cold War alliances.
    • Pearl Harbor (1941): Attack on the US that led to entry into WWII. There is disagreement about the restorative actions needed on global empires.
    • Civil Rights: Brown v. Board of Education court cases (1952-55) aimed to desegregate and ended Jim Crow. Brown I was the landmark case against segregation in schools. Brown II was about how to desegregate, how it would happen and was it deliberate segregation.
    • Civil Rights Act (1964): Landmark legislation ending Jim Crow.
    • Voting Rights Act (1965): Act motivated by civil rights act of 1964.
    • HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee): Investigated suspected communists.
    • Korean War (1950-53): The US and USSR were close within their respective geopolitical conflicts, and Stalin even armed North Korea.
    • Cuban Missile Crisis (1962): 13-day confrontation, nearly led to nuclear war.
    • LBJ's Presidency: Inherited and followed JFK's policies in the short term but embraced the long term domino theory to further contain soviet involvement.
    • 1968 "Violence Year": Urban riots following Martin Luther King's assassination. A Chicago Democratic convention of tumult.
    • Nixon's Presidency: Promoted a "law and order" agenda, targeting specific ideologies and appealing to the "silent majority" and attracting southern votes. His “peace with honor” policy and cultural diplomacy made him effective in peace-time. He was consistently anti-communist in his approach.
    • Watergate: Scandal causing Nixon's resignation, reporting occurred among his own party and led to major investigations.
    • Ford's Presidency: Short term, a lack of legitimacy
    • CIA "Family Jewels": Uncovered controversial activities. A controversial report detailing actions of the CIA, especially in Latin America, including coups under Eisenhower and assassination attempts.
    • Cold War's Human Toll: CIA involvement in Latin American coups and foreign leader assassinations happened under Eisenhower.

    Post-Watergate Reforms

    • Congressional oversight and investigations of the white house, related to domestic operations, occurred post-Watergate scandal.

    US-Soviet Relations

    • Reagan's Presidency: Reagan's strong personality and optimistic rhetoric, along with Gorbachev's willingness to meet, improved US-Soviet relations. "Trust, but verify" and the concept of an "evil empire".
    • Bush Sr.'s Presidency: Concerned with the quick reunification of Germany.
    • Carter's Presidency: Boycotted the 1980 Olympics due to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan; worsening relations.

    Economic Policy

    • Reaganomics: Focus on economic policies.
    • 1992: Economic issues.

    Foreign Policy

    • Bush Sr.'s Foreign Policy: Focused on multilateralism.
    • Clinton’s Foreign Policy: Clinton's approach was to work with others. Examples are involvement in Somalia, Rwanda, Haiti, and the good friday agreement.
    • Foreign Policy and Hyper-partisanship: Hyper partisanship occurred in relation to Republican and Democrat party's differences, and was a result of the issue in foreign aid when deciding on what was best and better for countries.
    • 1994 Republican Revolution: Republicans gaining control of Congress in 1994.
    • Iraq Invasion (2003): Bush's foreign policy. France, Germany, and Mexico were not in favour.
    • Unilateralism: US acted on its own without allies or international law. Militaristic, ideological, expensive, and unpopular in the 2003 Iraq war.
    • "Axis of Evil": Bush’s term for nations threatening US security.
    • Foreign Aid: Bush Sr and Clinton. Concerns in how best to provide aid were made in Clinton's presidency.
    • Black Lives Matter: Founded in 2013 after the killing of Trayvon Martin.
    • Cuba: US policy of "wet foot, dry foot" eased, and diplomatic ties reopened in the Obama Administration.
    • Saudi Arabia: Trump's visit; Jamal Khashoggi's death.
    • Israel: Trump supporting Netanyahu, US embassy in Jerusalem.

    Global Health Emergencies

    • Ebola outbreak: West Africa (2014-2016) and COVID-19

    Impeachments

    • Nixon wasn't impeached
    • Johnson was (1868)
    • Nixon (1973-74)
    • Clinton (1998)
    • Trump (2019, 2021)

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    Explore the significant contributions of Franklin D. Roosevelt during his presidency, including the introduction of the Four Freedoms and key events leading to the end of WWII. This quiz also covers essential policies such as the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act, along with pivotal Cold War alliances like NATO and the Warsaw Pact. Test your knowledge on these transformative moments in American history.

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