16 Questions
What is the main purpose of Title IX?
To prohibit sex-based discrimination in education
What was the main idea behind 'The Feminine Mystique'?
To oppose traditional roles for women
What was the outcome of the Roe v. Wade case in 1973?
A woman's right to abortion was established
What was the main goal of Ping Pong Diplomacy?
To lay the groundwork for establishing official diplomatic relations with China
What was the result of the Watergate scandal?
The President resigned before impeachment
What was the main effect of the 1970s Energy Crisis?
A reduction in US oil production
What was the Strategic Defense Initiative?
A technology advantage to create a space-based nuclear missile defense
What was the main outcome of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s?
Increased fear and prejudice against homosexuals
What is the primary purpose of the federal law Title IX?
To prohibit sex-based discrimination in education
What was the main theme of Betty Friedan's book 'The Feminine Mystique'?
The oppression of women in society
What was the outcome of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case in 1973?
Abortions were legalized nationwide
What was the main goal of Ping Pong Diplomacy?
To improve diplomatic relations with China
What was the purpose of the Watergate break-in?
To gather intelligence on the Democratic Party
What was the effect of the 1970s Energy Crisis?
A shortage of oil led to higher prices
What was the purpose of the Strategic Defense Initiative?
To develop a space-based missile defense system
How did the AIDS epidemic affect society in the 1980s?
It resulted in stronger prejudice against homosexuals
Study Notes
Title IX and Women's Rights
- Prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools and education programs receiving federal funding
- Challenges traditional roles for women, such as housewives and mothers, as depicted in "The Feminine Mystique"
- Legalizes abortion through Roe v. Wade (1973)
US-China Relations
- Ping Pong Diplomacy helps establish official diplomatic relations between the US and the People's Republic of China
Politics and Scandals
- Watergate: The Committee to Re-elect the President (CREEP) breaks into the Democratic National headquarters, leading to a scandal
- Kent State: A Vietnam protest turns violent, resulting in 4 deaths and 8 injuries
Military and War
- Napalm: Gasoline bombs used during the Vietnam War to set jungles on fire
- Agent Orange: A toxic chemical used to kill leaves, deployed during the Vietnam War
- Vietnamization: A slow withdrawal of US troops from Vietnam
Economy and Energy
- Inflation: An increase in prices, reducing purchasing power
- 70s Energy Crisis: An oil shortage in the 1970s due to reduced US production
Technology and Defense
- Strategic Defense Initiative: A technology-based initiative to create a space-based nuclear missile defense
Health and Social Issues
- AIDS: A disease with rapidly increasing infection rates in the 1980s, leading to fear, ignorance, and prejudice against homosexuals
This quiz covers significant events in US history, including Title IX, women's rights, US-China relations, and political scandals.
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