Extending Civil Rights

Question 1

How did President Nixon’s policy of détente change US foreign relations with Communist nations?

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It led away from confrontation and toward negotiation instead.

Question 2

The United States feared a Communist revolution in .

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Latin America

Question 3

The SALT agreement limited the arms race between the United States and .

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the Soviet Union

Question 4

Which of the following are true about America’s relationship with China in the early 1970s?Check all of the boxes that apply.

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The relationship was improving.; The relationship provided increased leverage with the Soviet Union.; Table tennis players were used in diplomatic relations.

Question 5

Ping-Pong diplomacy took place between the United States and .

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China

Question 6

Which of the following correctly characterize the actions taken by Nixon in regard to civil rights?Check all of the boxes that apply.

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established the Philadelphia Plan for affirmative action; increased funding for civil rights agencies

Question 7

The Act obligates federal and state governments to protect all species threatened with extinction.

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Endangered Species

Question 8

When Nixon first took office, what was the state of the US economy?

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It was struggling with rising inflation.

Question 9

The Act limits air pollution from industries and cars.

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Clean Air

Question 10

The poor economy led to stagflation, which means

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high unemployment and high inflation.

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