Question 1

George Bush's appointment of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court increased the number of conservatives on the bench.

Accepted Answer

Clarence Thomas is known for his conservative views, so his appointment to the Supreme Court did increase the number of conservatives on the bench.

Question 2

The irony of Japan's economic success in its competition with the United States was that this was due at least in part to U.S.aid and assistance given to the Japanese after their defeat in World War II.

Accepted Answer

The United States provided significant aid and assistance to Japan after World War II through the Marshall Plan and other programs, which helped them to rebuild their economy and become a competitive global power.

Question 3

People for the American Way was one of the New Left organizations founded during the 1980s to promote moral conservatism.

Accepted Answer

People for the American Way was actually founded in 1981 as a progressive advocacy organization, opposing moral conservatism and promoting democratic values.

Question 4

Oliver North's testimony during the Iran-Contra hearings indicated that President Reagan was probably not aware of the transfer of arms sale profits to Nicaraguan right-wing guerillas.

Accepted Answer

Oliver North testified that he did not inform President Reagan about the diversion of arms sale profits to Nicaraguan guerillas, indicating that Reagan was probably not aware of it. However, this remains a controversial issue with some disputing North's claims and suggesting that Reagan may have known or authorized the diversion.

Question 5

In his 1988 presidential campaign,George H.Bush turned "liberal" into a derogatory term that implied a connection between Democratic policies and social disorder.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. During his campaign, George H.W. Bush used the term "liberal" in a negative way to suggest that liberal policies were responsible for social disruptions such as crime and poverty. This helped to reinforce a divide between conservative and liberal ideologies in American politics.

Question 6

One of the main reasons for the decline of American inner cities by the 1980s was that the middle class fled for the suburbs and industries and social organizations also departed,leaving cities with scant tax-based funds for improvements.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The middle class and industries left the inner cities, resulting in a decline in tax revenue and a lack of funding for improvements. This phenomenon is known as "white flight."

Question 7

Even though it meant that he had to break a promise made to the American people in his nomination speech,President George Bush bowed to necessity and raised taxes in 1990.

Accepted Answer

President George Bush did raise taxes in 1990, despite promising not to do so in his nomination speech.

Question 8

The person who began the "Just Say No" campaign against drug use was Ron Reagan,the son of the president.

Accepted Answer

The "Just Say No" campaign was actually started by first lady Nancy Reagan, not her son Ron.

Quiz 27: Reagans America