US History: 1960s-1980s Political Events Quiz
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Which event led to the breakdown of Detente during the Cold War?

  • The Watergate Scandal
  • The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan (correct)
  • The Energy Crisis
  • The Arab-Israeli Wars
  • During the 1976 Presidential Election, who were the main candidates?

  • Lyndon B. Johnson and Barry Goldwater
  • Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan
  • Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter
  • Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford (correct)
  • Which Supreme Court cases legalized birth control and abortion respectively?

  • Roe vs Wade and Griswold vs Connecticut (correct)
  • McCulloch vs Maryland and Gibbons vs Ogden
  • Marbury vs Madison and Plessy vs Ferguson
  • Brown vs Board of Education and Miranda vs Arizona
  • Which President initiated a policy of Human Rights as a key component of U.S. foreign policy?

    <p>Jimmy Carter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major aspect of Nixon's Domestic Policies known as New Federalism?

    <p>Reducing federal power and giving more authority to states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key aspect of Carter's Human Rights Foreign Policy?

    <p>Emphasizing the importance of human rights in U.S. foreign relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event caused the OPEC Oil Embargo during the 1970s?

    <p>The Arab-Israeli Wars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of Nixon's 'New Federalism' policy?

    <p>Strengthening the power of local and state governments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized Ford and Carter's Responses to the Energy Crisis?

    <p>Calls for energy conservation and efficiency measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of Detente and Realpolitik during the Cold War era?

    <p>Emphasis on diplomatic engagement and reducing tensions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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