Question 1

Which of the following singers or musical groups is not representative of the trends in popular music during the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Woody Guthrie was a folk singer who gained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s, and though his influence continued into the 1960s, he was not representative of the new trends in popular music that emerged during that decade. The other options, Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead, Rolling Stones, and Janis Joplin, were all prominent figures in the 1960s music scene, representing various genres such as folk, rock, and psychedelic music.

Question 2

The Camp David Accords were significant because they

Accepted Answer

The Camp David Accords were a series of agreements signed by Egyptian President Anwar El Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin in 1978, mediated by US President Jimmy Carter. The Accords led to the normalization of diplomatic relations between Egypt and Israel, and set the foundation for peace negotiations between Israel and other Arab states. They were significant because they represented a breakthrough in the long-standing conflict between Israel and the Arab world, and marked the first time an Arab state had recognized Israel's right to exist.

Question 3

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. The "Me Decade"

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Question 4

What happened at Kent State University in May 1970?

Accepted Answer

On May 4, 1970, National Guard troops fired on a group of students at Kent State University in Ohio, who were protesting against the Vietnam War. The troops panicked and fired into the crowd of unarmed students, killing four and injuring eleven. The incident sparked national outrage and protests, and is considered a defining moment in American history.

Question 5

When he used "shuttle diplomacy," where was Henry Kissinger attempting to achieve a peace settlement?

Accepted Answer

Henry Kissinger used shuttle diplomacy in the Middle East to attempt to achieve a peace settlement between Israel and Egypt, Syria, and Jordan in the 1970s.

Question 6

Why was Apollo 11 significant to Americans at the time?

Accepted Answer

Apollo 11 occurred during a tumultuous time in American history with the Vietnam War and civil rights movement causing unrest. The successful landing on the moon provided a sense of national pride and served as a unifying moment for Americans to celebrate together.

Question 7

Which of the following was not a consequence of the actions of the New Left during the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

While the New Left did inspire radicalism and activism among some Americans, it did not result in a permanent radicalization of a large portion of American workers and students. The movement did, however, lead to increased opposition to the war in Vietnam, a conservative reaction against radicals, major reforms on college campuses, and an energized student voice in politics.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes American youth of the 1960s?

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Question 9

Which of the following correctly accounts for the fate of the SALT II agreement?

Accepted Answer

Support for the treaty dissolved after the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, which began in December 1979, damaged US-Soviet relations and undermined support for arms control agreements like SALT II, ultimately leading to its failure to be ratified by the US Senate.

Question 10

What event precipitated the 1979 seizure of over fifty American hostages in Iran?

Accepted Answer

In 1979, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini rose to power in Iran through a revolution. The United States had previously supported the shah, Reza Pahlavi, who was overthrown in the revolution. When the shah sought entry into the United States for cancer treatment, it was perceived by Iranians as American interference in their internal affairs. This led to the seizure of over fifty American hostages at the U.S. embassy in Tehran.

Question 11

Which of the following was not one of the developments of the early and mid-1960s that tended to radicalize thousands of American students?

Accepted Answer

The American government's refusal to pursue total victory in Vietnam actually led to some students becoming more moderate and supportive of the government's stance. It was the other developments, such as disillusionment with mainstream liberalism and a desire for greater participation in decision making, that tended to radicalize students.

Question 12

How did Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward influence the American presidency?

Accepted Answer

Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward extensively covered the Watergate scandal as investigative journalists for The Washington Post, which ultimately led to the resignation of President Nixon in 1974. Their reporting exposed the corruption and abuse of power within the White House, and their work is widely credited with setting an important precedent for investigative journalism in American media.

Question 13

What were the goals of the Students for a Democratic Society?

Accepted Answer

The primary goal of the Students for a Democratic Society was the transformation of the United States into a "participatory democracy" in which citizens would have direct control over decision making.

Question 14

How did Gerald Ford become president?

Accepted Answer

Gerald Ford became president when he was nominated by Richard Nixon as vice president and confirmed by Congress. He became president when Nixon resigned due to the Watergate scandal.

Question 15

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Southern Strategy

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Question 16

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. the Pill

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Question 17

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Betty Friedan, The Feminine Mystique

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Question 18

The Gay Liberation movement became more publicly militant in reaction to

Accepted Answer

The police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City, in 1969 sparked widespread protests and riots in the gay community. This event is widely regarded as a turning point for the Gay Liberation movement, as it marked a shift towards more public and militant activism in support of LGBTQ+ rights.

Question 19

How well did the United States do in the 1980 Summer Olympics?

Accepted Answer

The United States did not participate in the 1980 Summer Olympics due to a boycott in protest against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

Question 20

How did most Americans react to the campus convulsions of 1970?

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Quiz 29: A Time of Upheaval, 1961-1980

Which of the following singers or musical groups is not representative of the trends in popular music during the 1960s?

The Camp David Accords were significant because they

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. The "Me Decade"

What happened at Kent State University in May 1970?

When he used "shuttle diplomacy," where was Henry Kissinger attempting to achieve a peace settlement?

Why was Apollo 11 significant to Americans at the time?

Which of the following was not a consequence of the actions of the New Left during the 1960s?

Which of the following best describes American youth of the 1960s?

Which of the following correctly accounts for the fate of the SALT II agreement?

What event precipitated the 1979 seizure of over fifty American hostages in Iran?

Which of the following was not one of the developments of the early and mid-1960s that tended to radicalize thousands of American students?

How did Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward influence the American presidency?

What were the goals of the Students for a Democratic Society?

How did Gerald Ford become president?

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Southern Strategy

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. the Pill

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term. Betty Friedan, The Feminine Mystique

The Gay Liberation movement became more publicly militant in reaction to

How well did the United States do in the 1980 Summer Olympics?

How did most Americans react to the campus convulsions of 1970?