Question 1

Solidarity was

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Solidarity was the name of a labor union formed in Poland in the 1980s. It was made up of dissidents who were fighting against the Communist government of Poland. The union gained worldwide attention and support for its efforts to promote workers' rights and democracy in the country.

Question 2

Members of the religious right

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Members of the religious right were a response to sixties radicalism and often opposed affirmative action. They used prayer meetings as a political organizing tool and were heavily involved in the anti-abortion or "right-to-life" movement. Therefore, all of these choices are correct.

Question 3

Which of the following was not among the ways that the religious right of the 1980s imitated the tactics and approaches of the New Left of the 1960s?

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The religious right of the 1980s did not seize control of colleges and universities in the same way that the New Left of the 1960s did. Instead, they often criticized higher education institutions for promoting liberal values and ideologies.

Question 4

In response to the collapse of the Soviet Union, President George Bush called for a "new world order" where

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Question 5

All of the following represent the furor over Clarence Thomas's confirmation to the Supreme Court except

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The social issues that helped elect Republicans were not growing in public appeal; rather, the controversy highlighted divisions and criticisms, particularly regarding gender and reproductive rights.

Question 6

The result of the Persian Gulf War was that

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The Persian Gulf War resulted in the liberation of Kuwait, but Saddam Hussein remained in power in Iraq. The war was not intended to remove him from power, but rather to protect Kuwait from Iraqi aggression.

Question 7

The Americans With Disabilities Act

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The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by President George H. W. Bush in 1990 and prohibited discrimination against 43 million Americans with mental or physical disabilities in areas such as employment, public accommodations, and transportation. It did not require the government to hire disabled Americans, nor did it provide scholarships or student loans specifically for people with disabilities. While President Bush had initially opposed the bill, Congress ultimately passed it with bipartisan support and overrode the president's veto.

Question 8

Why, after the crushing defeat of its candidate in 1964, was the conservative right in America able to achieve a landslide victory for Ronald Reagan in 1980? Was this victory the result of a difference between Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan or of changes that had occurred in America and the world in the intervening sixteen years? Explain.

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Question 9

One of the more disturbing trends that became apparent in the 1990s was

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Data from the 1990s showed that median household incomes were declining and the middle class was feeling a squeeze, indicating a disturbing trend. The other choices do not accurately reflect trends from the 1990s.

Question 10

As one consequence of the demise of the Soviet Union

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With the fall of the Soviet Union, many ethnic groups that had been suppressed by Soviet policies were able to assert their own identities and seek independence. This led to conflicts and tensions between different groups in the former Soviet republics, such as the Caucasus region and Yugoslavia.

Question 11

Compare and contrast the ideologies, priorities, and constituents of the New Right of the 1980s from the Old Right of the 1930s? In which policy areas were they similar and in which policy fields did they have different approaches? What were the most important things that New Right conservatives wanted to conserve?

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Question 12

The explosive Senate hearings that nearly prevented Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas from being confirmed involved charges that Thomas was guilty of

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The explosive Senate hearings involved charges of sexual harassment made by Anita Hill against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

Question 13

The United States joined its allies in the Persian Gulf War in order to

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The United States joined its allies in the Persian Gulf War to roll back Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Iraq had seized Kuwait in August 1990, which threatened the stability of the region and the global oil supply. The United States and its allies launched a military operation in January 1991 to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait. The primary objective of the United States was to reverse Iraq's aggression and protect Kuwait's sovereignty.

Question 14

One of the greatest consequences of Reagan's expansion of the federal debt was to

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Question 15

In the cases of Webster v. Reproductive Health Services and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the Supreme Court

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In both Webster v. Reproductive Health Services and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the Supreme Court permitted states to put some restrictions on abortion, while fundamentally upholding the abortion rights decision of Roe v. Wade. In Webster, the Court allowed states to limit the use of public facilities and public employees for abortion services, while in Casey, the Court upheld several state restrictions on abortion, including mandatory waiting periods and parental consent for minors seeking abortions. However, the Court also reaffirmed the importance of the right to choose abortion and the undue burden standard for evaluating state restrictions.

Question 16

The Democrats' hopes for the 1988 election rose sharply because of major scandals in the Reagan administration involving

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The Iran-Contra scandal, in which the Reagan administration sold arms to Iran and used the profits to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua, was a major scandal that damaged the Reagan administration's reputation. Additionally, the savings-and-loan scandal, involving corruption and fraud in the savings-and-loan industry, also hurt the administration's image. These scandals increased the Democrats' hopes for the 1988 election.

Question 17

In his second term, President Reagan departed from the militantly anti-Soviet stance of his first term by

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In his second term, President Reagan departed from the militantly anti-Soviet stance of his first term by negotiating and signing nuclear arms reduction agreements with the new Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. This marked a significant shift in U.S.-Soviet relations, as it signaled a willingness to engage in diplomatic efforts towards reducing tensions and promoting peace.

Question 18

The Iran-Contra Affair essentially involved

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The Iran-Contra Affair involved secretly selling arms to Iran in exchange for hostages and using the profits to illegally fund the Nicaraguan Contras. This violated U.S. laws and policies, including the Arms Export Control Act and the Boland Amendment, which prohibited military aid to the Contras. The scandal involved high-ranking officials in the Reagan Administration and led to several convictions and indictments.

Question 19

Among the Democrats whom Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis defeated for the party's nomination to run against George Bush in 1988 were

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Gary Hart and Jesse Jackson were both defeated by Michael Dukakis in the Democratic primary of 1988.

Question 20

The Iran-Contra investigations revealed Ronald Reagan as a president who

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Quiz 18: The Resurgence of Conservatism 1980-1992