U.S. History II Exam Four Study Guide
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Which action directly escalated the U.S. military presence in Vietnam?

  • The Tet Offensive
  • The assassination of Ngo Dinh Diem
  • The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (correct)
  • The fall of Saigon

What was a common result of the Tet Offensive in the United States?

  • Reduced military draft numbers
  • Increased support for the Vietnam War
  • Formation of additional military alliances
  • Heightened anti-war protests (correct)

Which organization was established to expand women's rights in the 1960s?

  • United Farm Workers (UFW)
  • American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
  • National Organization for Women (NOW) (correct)
  • Vietnam Veterans of America

Who led North Vietnam during the Vietnam War?

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Which statement accurately describes Malcolm X's approach to Civil Rights?

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What was the primary purpose of the Comintern?

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Which major outcome was discussed during the Yalta Conference?

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What was the significance of the 'iron curtain' as stated by Winston Churchill?

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What was the main objective of the Truman Doctrine?

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Which event tested U.S. resolve against the Soviet Union after World War II?

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What was NATO created for?

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What concept did George Kennan introduce in 1946 regarding Soviet conduct?

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Which conference primarily discussed post-war issues related to Germany?

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What was one of Richard Nixon's primary strategies regarding the Vietnam War?

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What was the name of Nixon's domestic program?

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Which significant environmental agencies were established during Nixon's presidency?

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What international policy did Nixon pursue to ease Cold War tensions?

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What led to Richard Nixon's resignation from the presidency?

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Which statement best describes Ford's approach to foreign relations?

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What major event during Carter's presidency severely impacted U.S. foreign relations?

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What was one of the main goals of the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act of 1985?

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Which major achievement is associated with Ronald Reagan during his presidency?

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Which of the following describes the state of the economy during Ford's presidency?

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What significant treaty was signed during Bush's presidency that involved nuclear weapons reduction?

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What was one of the three key actions Bill Clinton proposed to reduce the budget deficit?

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Which event was linked to Bush's foreign policy during his presidency?

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What change did Clinton make regarding the welfare system during his second term?

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What was the name of the legislative agenda that the Republicans promoted during the 1994 Congressional elections?

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What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson?

<p>It legalized segregation under the 'separate but equal' doctrine. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event is associated with Rosa Parks?

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What was the primary domestic program initiated by John F. Kennedy?

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What was a key feature of Lyndon B. Johnson's 'Great Society' program?

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What major action did Kennedy take during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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Which legislative accomplishment is associated with Lyndon B. Johnson?

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Martin Luther King, Jr. was known for advocating which method of protest?

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Which Arkansas governor was involved in the Central High School crisis in Little Rock?

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Comintern

Communist Party's formal instrument for world revolution.

Tehran Conference

World War II planning meeting; discussed a second front, 'Four Policemen', Germany's future, and Poland.

Yalta Conference

Post-war planning meeting; discussed Eastern Europe, Soviet involvement against Japan, and the United Nations.

Potsdam Conference

Focused on post-war Germany, Nazi trials, Japan's surrender, and the atomic bomb.

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"Iron Curtain"

Churchill's term for the spread of communism in Eastern Europe.

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Truman Doctrine

US policy to stop the spread of communism.

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Berlin Airlift

US aid effort in West Berlin after Soviet blockade.

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Containment Policy

US Cold War strategy to prevent communism's expansion.

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Civil Rights Leaders

Individuals who fought for equal rights for marginalized groups.

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Vietnam War escalation

Gulf of Tonkin Resolution allowed escalating US troop numbers and bombing.

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Domino Theory

Belief that the fall of one Asian nation to communism would trigger a chain reaction.

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Ho Chi Minh Trail

North Vietnam's network of supply routes to South Vietnam.

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Tet Offensive

A major offensive by North Vietnam Viet Cong causing protests and desire for the US to stop the Vietnam War.

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Plessy v. Ferguson

"Separate but equal" doctrine upheld by the Supreme Court.

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Civil Rights Movement

Movement advocating equal rights for all races and communities, also known as the Freedom Movement

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Rosa Parks

Refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking the bus boycott.

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Montgomery Bus Boycott

A protest sparked by Rosa Parks's actions; a significant part of the Civil Rights movement.

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Little Rock Integration

Integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas facing strong opposition.

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Civil Rights Act of 1964

Prohibited discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin in employment, voting, and public accommodations.

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New Frontier

Kennedy's domestic program focused on increasing government spending on social programs.

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Great Society

Johnson's domestic program with more extensive social reform efforts than Kennedy's.

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Nixon's War Strategy

Nixon attempted to end the Vietnam War by reducing troop drafts, gradually withdrawing troops, and increasing bombing campaigns.

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Nixon's Foreign Policy

Nixon eased Cold War tensions by visiting China and the Soviet Union, based on realpolitik (national interest)

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Watergate Scandal

Watergate was a political scandal that led to Nixon's resignation. Nixon ordered a cover-up of a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters.

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Nixon's Domestic Program

Nixon's domestic policy was called "New Federalism".

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Nixon's Appointments

Nixon appointed Henry Kissinger as his National Security Advisor, who later became Secretary of State. Kissinger and Nixon believed in realpolitik.

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START Treaty

The Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, signed during George H.W. Bush's presidency, marked the first time two nuclear powers agreed to destroy existing nuclear weapons.

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Solidarity

A Polish labor union led by Lech Walesa that symbolized resistance against communism in Poland.

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First Gulf War

A conflict initiated by George H.W. Bush, also known as Operation Desert Storm, against Saddam Hussein's Iraq to liberate Kuwait.

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Clinton's Economic Agenda

President Clinton's plan to reduce the budget deficit by cutting government spending, raising taxes on high earners, and providing tax benefits for the poor.

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Contract With America

A plan by the Republican Party in the 1994 Congressional elections, outlining seven goals for the country, aiming to reduce government power and promote individual responsibility.

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Ford's Presidency

Gerald Ford became president after Nixon's resignation. His presidency was marked by high inflation and unemployment, but he worked on improving relations with China and relied on Henry Kissinger for foreign policy.

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Carter's Foreign Policy

Jimmy Carter, known as the 'informal' president, focused on human rights in his foreign policy. However, his presidency was overshadowed by the Iran hostage crisis and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, harming détente.

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Reagan's Conservative Philosophy

Ronald Reagan was a popular president with a conservative philosophy that favored tax cuts, deregulation, and a strong military.

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Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act

This act was passed in 1985 in an effort to eliminate the federal budget deficit by 1991.

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End of the Cold War

The end of the Cold War is often symbolized by the fall of the Berlin Wall, allowing East Berliners to travel freely to West Berlin for the first time in years.

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Study Notes

U.S. History II Exam Four Study Guide

  • Comintern was the Communist Party's formal instrument for world revolution.
  • Tehran and Yalta Conferences were crucial for post-World War II policy formulation. The Tehran Conference planned a second front in France (1944) and discussed the concept of "Four Policemen" to oversee post-war Germany. Yalta discussed Eastern Europe, Soviet involvement in the war against Japan, division of Germany and Austria, and the formation of the United Nations.
  • The Potsdam Conference focused on postwar Germany and the Nazi war crimes trials; also addressed the unconditional surrender of Japan and the atomic bomb.
  • The "Iron Curtain" was Winston Churchill's term for the Soviet Union's communist control of Eastern Europe.
  • The Truman Doctrine was designed to contain communism's spread.
  • The Berlin Airlift was an early test of resolve between the U.S. and Soviet Union, aiding West Berlin when the Soviets blocked supplies.
  • NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was a mutual defense alliance formed to counter the Soviet Union.
  • George Kennan's "Long Telegram" introduced the concept of containment.
  • The National Security Act of 1947 created the CIA, National Security Council, and the Department of Defense.
  • The Marshall Plan was an economic initiative to rebuild post-war Europe, implementing containment policies through aid.
  • President Truman's Executive Order 9981 abolished racial discrimination in the armed forces.

Korean War

  • The Korean War conflict was a proxy war between communist North Korea and capitalist South Korea.
  • The Korean War was a "police action" rather than a declared war.
  • MacArthur's and Truman's differing strategies regarding the war led to MacArthur's dismissal.

Cold War Fears

  • The Cold War engendered fears of communist expansion.
  • Eisenhower followed a "middle-of-the-road" domestic policy but pursued an anti-communist foreign policy.
  • McCarthyism, named after Senator Joseph McCarthy, epitomized the fear of communism and made unsubstantiated accusations.
  • The Federal Highway Act of 1956 significantly expanded the U.S. interstate highway system.

Civil Rights

  • Truman's efforts to advance civil rights split the Democratic Party.
  • The Supreme Court overturned the "separate but equal" doctrine in the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision.
  • Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat in Montgomery launched the Montgomery bus boycott, a pivotal event in the Civil Rights Movement.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. led the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), advocating nonviolent protest.
  • The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Vietnam War

  • The Vietnam War was a complex conflict in Southeast Asia where the U.S. supported South Vietnam against communist North Vietnam and the Viet Cong.
  • The Tet Offensive was a major turning point in the war.
  • The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution gave President Johnson greater authority to escalate military action in Vietnam.
  • The "domino theory" was a justification for American involvement in Vietnam, asserting that if one Southeast Asian country fell to communism, others would follow.
  • The Vietnam War ended officially after a peace treaty was signed in 1975.

Nixon Administration

  • Détente, a policy of easing Cold War tensions, characterized Nixon's presidency.
  • Nixon visited both China and the Soviet Union.
  • The Watergate scandal resulted in Nixon's resignation.
  • Nixon appointed Henry Kissinger as National Security Advisor, who was instrumental in foreign policy.

Ford Administration

  • Ford's presidency was marked by economic struggles and challenges in foreign policy.
  • Inflation and unemployment were issues he contended with.

Carter Administration

  • The Carter administration was affected by the Iran hostage crisis.
  • The Iran hostage crisis was a major foreign policy challenge for Carter.

Reagan Administration

  • Reagan's presidency pursued a conservative, anti-communist foreign policy.
  • Reagan worked with Gorbachev, the Soviet leader, on nuclear arms reduction talks.
  • The Cold War concluded with the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Clinton Administration

  • Clinton proposed reducing the budget deficit.
  • NAFTA, a free trade agreement, was ratified during Clinton's presidency.

Bush Sr. and Bush Jr. Presidencies

  • Bush Sr. (George H.W. Bush) faced issues like the economy, terrorism, and the start of the "War on Terror."
  • Bush Jr.'s (George W. Bush) presidency involved large tax cuts, economic stimulation goals, and increased military action overseas.
  • Bush Jr.'s second term focused primarily on the war on terror.

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