AnswersFall 24 US History B ICOther Perspectives on Civil Rights

The Carter Presidency Answers

0 verified answers
1
Free Preview

Because Somoza refused to improve his human rights policies in the 1970s,

A
the United States refused to get involved when the socialist Sandinistas overthrew the Nicaraguan regime.
B
the United States refused to get involved when mujahideen forces overthrew the Nicaraguan regime.
C
the United States sent troops to invade Nicaragua and overthrow Somoza’s abusive regime.
D
the United Nations sent peacekeeping forces to stop human rights abuses in Nicaragua.
2
Free Preview

To encourage economic growth, President Carter proposed

A
increasing the number of government jobs.
B
challenging the oil embargo.
C
increasing government spending to help create jobs.
D
lowering the price of everyday goods.
3

Which of the following was a result of the Iran hostage crisis?

A
The hostages were never returned, even after Carter left office.
B
Carter won his reelection campaign in 1980.
C
The hostages were freed in 1981 after Reagan’s inauguration.
D
Carter improved diplomatic relations with Iran.
4

What was the outcome of the Iran hostage rescue attempt?

A
The hostages were successfully rescued by military force.
B
The United States was humiliated when the military rescue failed miserably.
C
Eight hostages were killed during the attempt.
D
Some hostages were rescued, but some remained in Iran.
5

Which of the following did Carter do to free the hostages in Iran?

A
Carter sought help from the Soviet Union.
B
Carter freed up billions of dollars of Iranian assets.
C
Carter refused to buy any Iranian oil.
D
Carter convinced US allies to invade Iran.
6

According to the Panama Canal Treaty signed by President Carter, the United States would

A
have joint control of the canal by 2000.
B
give up all control of the canal by 2000.
C
have sole control over the canal after 2000.
D
send troops to protect the canal after 2000.
7

What caused relations to deteriorate between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1979?

A
The United States invaded Afghanistan to prevent the spread of Communism.
B
The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan to help its Communist government.
C
The Shah of Iran entered the United States, which angered Communists.
D
The United States fought the Taliban, which angered Communists.
8

President Carter’s stimulus plans

A
improved economic growth.
B
did not improve economic growth.
C
were widely successful.
D
were not implemented.
9

Which of the following was true of Iran in the 1970s?

A
Shah Mohammad Reza ruled without any opposition.
B
Islamic fundamentalists lost their power.
C
Iran overthrew Ayatollah Khomeini.
D
Ayatollah Khomeini took control in 1979.
10

The actions of the Federal Reserve during Carter’s term resulted in

A
Americans struggling to pay higher home and car interest rates.
B
Americans enjoying lower home and car interest rates.
C
most people losing their homes and cars because they couldn’t pay the higher interest rates.
D
many people being able to buy more expensive homes and cars because of the lower interest rates.

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Quiz
12 verified answers

Quiz

Quiz
10 verified answers

Quiz

Quiz
10 verified answers

Other Perspectives on Civil Rights