U. S. Studies II Chapter 24 Review Game

1. U. S. Studies II Chapter 24 Review Game

3. Program to turn over part of the federal government’s power to the state and local governments. New Federalism A1

4. This term refers to the foreign policy during the Nixon administration to ease Cold War tensions. Détente A2

5. What was the stated purpose of Nixon’s Revenue Sharing proposal? Give state and local governments more control over where federal money is going to be spent. A3

6. What was the real purpose of Nixon’s New Federalism proposal? To reduce the size and power of the federal government. A4

7. What was the purpose of Nixon’sSouthern Strategy? Encourage discontented Southern Democrats to vote for Nixon A5

8. This term refers to a philosophy in which foreign policy should be based solely on consideration of power, not ideals or moral principles. REALPOLITIK A6

9. What was the main purpose of the SALT I treaty? Both sides in the Cold War agreed to reduce the number of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) A7

10. What was the purpose of BUSING during the Nixon Administration? This was an attempt to end the pattern of all white or all black schools A8

11. How was President Nixon’s attempt to slow desegregation a direct violation against the Supreme Court decision in 2nd Brown v. Board of Education? Desegregation was to happen “with all deliberate speed” A9

12. What impact did President Nixon have on the Supreme Court during his presidency? Nixon was able to appoint FOUR conservative justices to the Supreme Court. A10

13. The 37th President of the United States. Richard M. Nixon B1

14. Keith Urban B2

15. After Spiro Agnew resigned as Vice President, ____ became Vice President. Gerald Ford B3

16. As Nixon’s advisor for national security affairs and, later, as secretary of state, he was the chief architect of Nixon’s foreign policy Henry Kissinger B4

17. As one of President Nixon’s closest advisors, this man served as Chief of Staff. BASEBALL H.R. Haldeman B5

18. Shania Twain B6

19. As one of President Nixon’s closest advisors, this man served as Chief Domestic Advisor. John Ehrlichman B7

20. As one of President Nixon’s closest advisors, this man served as Attorney General. John Mitchell B8

21. During the Senate hearings, this man testified that Nixon was deeply involved in the cover-up. John Dean B9

22. During the Senate hearings, this man revealed that President Nixon taped virtually all his conversations. . Alexander Butterfield B10

23. What could have motivated the Nixon Administration to have become involved in theWatergate break-ins? Fear of losing an election. C1

24. Who were the targets of the Watergate break-ins? Democratic National Committee C2

25. What made the Presidential Advisors to President Nixon unique in comparison to previous advisors? These advisors desired utmost secrecy and thought the president was above the law. C3

26. In regards to the abuse of power by the Nixon Administration, what job was given to the FBI Illegally wiretap leftwing individuals and Democratic Party offices at the Watergate. C4

27. In regards to the abuse of power by the Nixon Administration, what job was given to the CIA Investigate thousands of American dissidents inside the United States. C5

28. In regards to the Watergate cover-up, what was the White House accused of in terms of evidence? Obstruction of Justice: The White House destroyed documents it stole. C6

29. Once the White House Tapes were turned over to authorities, what did they reveal? Provided clear and convincing evidence as to what Nixon knew about Watergate. C7

30. In the even known as ____, Nixon ordered Attorney General Richardson to fire the special prosecutor investigating the Watergate break-in. Saturday Night Massacre C8

31. What has been the most lasting effect of Watergate? Public cynicism about government C9

32. Space Jam C10

33. President Carter’s Foreign Policy was marked by a commitment to ____. Human Rights D1

34. On what grounds did many people resist President Carter’s energy conservation and development strategies? These strategies put people out of work. D2

35. In reference to President Carter’s energy conservation and development strategies, which groups lobbied against them in Congress? Oil and Gas producing states. D3

36. The Camp David Accords were an agreement between: Israel and Egypt D4

37. Concerning the Camp David Accords, what did Israel agree to? Israel agreed to return the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt. D5

38. Which leader did the United States support in Iran? The Shah of Iran. D6

39. Concerning the Camp David Accords, what did Egypt agree to? Egypt agreed to recognize Israel’s right to exist. D7

40. Who was the Islamic Revolutionary leader in Iran? Ayatollah Khomeini . D8

41. Why did the revolutionaries in Iran take U.S. hostages? To demand the return of the Shah of Iran from the U.S. D9

42. Nutty Professor (Original) D10

43. This term refers to the dual problems of rising unemployment and inflation encountered during the Nixon years. Stagflation E1

44. What are characteristics of Stagflation? (3) High Inflation, Foreign Competition, and Dependence on Foreign Oil E2

45. In 1973, the OPEC nations cut off their supply of ___ to the United States. OIL E3

46. What were the real reasons that OPEC cut off trade with the United States in 1973? Retaliation for U.S. support of Israel during the Yom Kippur War (1973) E4

47. What action did Nixon take that provided TEMPORARY relief from Stagflation in 1971? Implemented wage and price controls E5

48. Monetary Policy What impact is raising interest rates supposed to have on an economy? Increase IR, decrease in supply of cash, decrease in purchasing. E6

49. Why was President Ford’s “Whip Inflation Now” program unsuccessful? It was a voluntary plan with no incentives for the American people. E7

50. Interpreting Charts In 1949, what percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) were the combined federal, state, and local expenditures? 22.1% E8