america’s time
Post on 25-Feb-2016
40 Views
Preview:
DESCRIPTION
TRANSCRIPT
America’s TimeAmerica’s Time
Unit 10 APUSH ReviewUnit 10 APUSH Review
RulesRules
•30 seconds to answer questions30 seconds to answer questions•You may play or passYou may play or pass•Incorrect answersIncorrect answers = NO loss of a pointloss of a point•Correct answers = one pointCorrect answers = one point•If a team passes or answers incorrectly, the If a team passes or answers incorrectly, the next team in order playsnext team in order plays
More Rules!More Rules!•The top three teams will win extra credit points (assisted)•1st place = 10 points•2nd place = 8 points•3rd place = 6 points•Ties earn points for both teams
•NO WHINING!!!!!!
In 1973, VP Agnew resigned and was In 1973, VP Agnew resigned and was replaced by Ford. In 1974, Nixon replaced by Ford. In 1974, Nixon
resigned and was replaced by VP Ford. resigned and was replaced by VP Ford. Rockefeller replaced Ford as the VP. Rockefeller replaced Ford as the VP. What amendment to the Constitution What amendment to the Constitution outlined the methods by which these outlined the methods by which these
replacements were made? replacements were made?
• 2525thth (1967) (1967)
Following his resignation from Following his resignation from office, of what charge was Nixon office, of what charge was Nixon
specifically convicted?specifically convicted?
• None! Ford’s pardon prevented any None! Ford’s pardon prevented any prosecution of the former presidentprosecution of the former president
41 American servicemen were 41 American servicemen were killed in May 1975 while killed in May 1975 while attempting to rescue 39 attempting to rescue 39
crewmen aboard the captured crewmen aboard the captured U.S. merchant ship U.S. merchant ship MayaguezMayaguez. . What country seized the ship? What country seized the ship?
• CambodiaCambodia
This president was known for being This president was known for being a Washington “outsider”, a born-a Washington “outsider”, a born-
again Christian, and an honest man again Christian, and an honest man with no connection to the Watergate with no connection to the Watergate
Scandal.Scandal.
• Jimmy CarterJimmy Carter
Carter supported Muhammad Carter supported Muhammad Reza Palhavi, despite this, his Reza Palhavi, despite this, his chief foreign policy concern.chief foreign policy concern.
• Defending Human Rights Defending Human Rights
What is the significance of What is the significance of Three Mile Island?Three Mile Island?
• It was the site of the worst nuclear It was the site of the worst nuclear accident in the U.S.accident in the U.S.
Camp David (MD) was the site Camp David (MD) was the site of an historic meeting between of an historic meeting between
the leaders of these two the leaders of these two nations in 1979.nations in 1979.
• Egypt and IsraelEgypt and Israel
In his famous “malaise speech”, In his famous “malaise speech”, Carter tried to articulate what was Carter tried to articulate what was causing the economic problems in causing the economic problems in
the U.S. in the late 70’s. On what did the U.S. in the late 70’s. On what did he place the blame? he place the blame?
• A crisis of confidence among the American A crisis of confidence among the American peoplepeople
This Iranian cleric established This Iranian cleric established a theocracy in Iran in 1979, a theocracy in Iran in 1979, overthrowing the reigning overthrowing the reigning
Shah of Iran.Shah of Iran.• The Ayatollah Ruhollah KhomeiniThe Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
This was the tract of land in This was the tract of land in dispute at the meeting at Camp dispute at the meeting at Camp
David.David.
• The Sinai Peninsula (Egypt)The Sinai Peninsula (Egypt)– Israel gave it back to Egypt in return for Israel gave it back to Egypt in return for
Egyptian recognition of Israel’s right to exist.Egyptian recognition of Israel’s right to exist.
This was known as the Soviet This was known as the Soviet equivalent of the Vietnam War.equivalent of the Vietnam War.
• The Invasion of Afghanistan (1979)The Invasion of Afghanistan (1979)– This event led to a cooling of relations This event led to a cooling of relations
between the US & USSR, including the between the US & USSR, including the imposition of a grain embargo on the Soviets imposition of a grain embargo on the Soviets by the US and a boycott of the 1980 Olympicsby the US and a boycott of the 1980 Olympics
This president was known for his This president was known for his passive managerial style. That may passive managerial style. That may have gotten him into some trouble have gotten him into some trouble
during his two-term presidencyduring his two-term presidency
• Ronald ReaganRonald Reagan
This space-based missile defense This space-based missile defense system was better known as “Star system was better known as “Star
Wars.”Wars.”
• Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)
Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia are 3 Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia are 3 nations that broke away from the nations that broke away from the
Soviet Union near the end of its life. Soviet Union near the end of its life. What are these countries What are these countries
collectively known as?collectively known as?
• The Baltic StatesThe Baltic States
What does it mean to be “Borked?”What does it mean to be “Borked?”
• A Supreme Court nominee is stonewalled A Supreme Court nominee is stonewalled to prevent their confirmation.to prevent their confirmation.– It usually happens when the nominee is on It usually happens when the nominee is on
either extreme of the political spectrumeither extreme of the political spectrum
What was the main focus of What was the main focus of Reagan’s early legislative Reagan’s early legislative
efforts?efforts?
• Winning a tax rate reductionWinning a tax rate reduction
Who were the Sandinistas?Who were the Sandinistas?
• Marxist (communist) rulers of Nicaragua Marxist (communist) rulers of Nicaragua led by Daniel Ortegaled by Daniel Ortega– Reagan hoped to assist the Contras in Reagan hoped to assist the Contras in
overthrowing themoverthrowing them
What country did the Contras What country did the Contras hope to win control of?hope to win control of?
• NicaraguaNicaragua
With what scandal is Oliver With what scandal is Oliver North associated?North associated?
• Iran-ContraIran-Contra
He referred to the Soviet Union He referred to the Soviet Union as “the evil empire.”as “the evil empire.”
• Ronald ReaganRonald Reagan
She was the first woman to win the She was the first woman to win the nomination of a major political party nomination of a major political party
for the office of vice-president.for the office of vice-president.• Geraldine FerarroGeraldine Ferarro
Prince Edward Sound, Alaska was Prince Edward Sound, Alaska was the site of this ecological disaster.the site of this ecological disaster.
• The wreck of the The wreck of the Exxon ValdezExxon Valdez
The hijacking of the The hijacking of the Achille LauroAchille Lauro cruise ship is related to terrorism in cruise ship is related to terrorism in
this part of the world.this part of the world.
• Middle EastMiddle East
This European structure was This European structure was eliminated in 1989. The event is eliminated in 1989. The event is
considered one of the most considered one of the most important signs of the collapse of important signs of the collapse of
communism in Europe.communism in Europe.
• The Berlin WallThe Berlin Wall
This Middle Eastern country was This Middle Eastern country was invaded by its northern neighbor in invaded by its northern neighbor in 1990. A dispute over a rich oil field 1990. A dispute over a rich oil field
led to the hostilities.led to the hostilities.
• KuwaitKuwait
This one-time dictator of Panama This one-time dictator of Panama was driven from power by the U.S. was driven from power by the U.S. military and some excellent stereo military and some excellent stereo
equipment.equipment.
• Manuel NoriegaManuel Noriega
Anita Hill claimed that this Bush Anita Hill claimed that this Bush nominee for the Supreme Court nominee for the Supreme Court
had sexually harassed her.had sexually harassed her.• Clarence ThomasClarence Thomas
This junior Senator from Indiana This junior Senator from Indiana was a surprise selection as was a surprise selection as
George Bush’s vice-presidential George Bush’s vice-presidential running mate.running mate.
• J. Danforth (Dan) QuayleJ. Danforth (Dan) Quayle
Why did Saddam Hussein survive Why did Saddam Hussein survive the first Gulf War as the leader of the first Gulf War as the leader of
Iraq?Iraq?
• The objectives of the U.S. had been met The objectives of the U.S. had been met with Iraq’s retreat from Kuwaitwith Iraq’s retreat from Kuwait
This maverick Texas billionaire ran This maverick Texas billionaire ran for president in 1992, spending $37 for president in 1992, spending $37
million of his own money and winning million of his own money and winning nearly 20% of the popular vote.nearly 20% of the popular vote.
• H. Ross PerotH. Ross Perot
This trade deal removed tariffs This trade deal removed tariffs and other restrictions between and other restrictions between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
• North American Free Trade Agreement North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)(NAFTA)
U.S. government handling of the U.S. government handling of the standoff with David Koresh and the standoff with David Koresh and the Branch Davidians led this angry ex-Branch Davidians led this angry ex-soldier to set off a truck bomb at a soldier to set off a truck bomb at a
federal building.federal building.
• Timothy McVeighTimothy McVeigh
This Georgia Republican reached This Georgia Republican reached the pinnacle of his power in 1994 the pinnacle of his power in 1994 as Speaker of the House and the as Speaker of the House and the
creator of the “Contract with creator of the “Contract with America.”America.”
• Newt GingrichNewt Gingrich
Sandra Day O’Connor was the first Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman appointed to the Supreme woman appointed to the Supreme
Court. Who was the second?Court. Who was the second?
• Ruth Bader GinsbergRuth Bader Ginsberg
He was one of the most active vice-He was one of the most active vice-presidents in U.S. history. One presidents in U.S. history. One
thing he did NOT do was invent the thing he did NOT do was invent the internet.internet.
• Al GoreAl Gore
Bill Clinton entrusted his Bill Clinton entrusted his healthcare initiative with this healthcare initiative with this
unelected individual.unelected individual.
• Hillary Rodham ClintonHillary Rodham Clinton
On what did Hillary Clinton blame On what did Hillary Clinton blame the allegations of infidelity against the allegations of infidelity against
her husband?her husband?
• ““A vast right-wing conspiracy”A vast right-wing conspiracy”
This was Clinton’s policy toward This was Clinton’s policy toward gays in the military.gays in the military.
• ““Don’t ask, don’t tell”Don’t ask, don’t tell”
In 1998, Bill Clinton gave video In 1998, Bill Clinton gave video taped testimony regarding this.taped testimony regarding this.
• The Lewinsky ScandalThe Lewinsky Scandal
Who did the media proclaim as the Who did the media proclaim as the winner of the 2000 election on the winner of the 2000 election on the
night of the election?night of the election?
• Both Gore and BushBoth Gore and Bush– The outcome was too close to accurately call, The outcome was too close to accurately call,
but they triedbut they tried
Who is George W. Bush’s first Who is George W. Bush’s first Secretary of State?Secretary of State?
• Colin PowellColin Powell
He was the youngest Secretary of He was the youngest Secretary of Defense in U.S. history. He must Defense in U.S. history. He must have made an impact because he have made an impact because he was given the job a second time was given the job a second time
with a different president 25 years with a different president 25 years later.later.
• Donald RumsfeldDonald Rumsfeld
She was the first female Secretary She was the first female Secretary of State in U.S. history.of State in U.S. history.
• Madeline AlbrightMadeline Albright
In what country did the U.S first In what country did the U.S first pursue Osama bin Laden following pursue Osama bin Laden following
9/11/2001?9/11/2001?
• AfghanistanAfghanistan
top related