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SSUSH25
SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national
politics since 1968.
a. Describe President Richard M. Nixon’s opening of China,
his resignation due to the Watergate scandal, changing
attitudes toward government, and the Presidency of
Gerald Ford.
b. Explain the impact of Supreme Court decisions on ideas about civil
liberties and civil rights, including such decisions as Roe v. Wade
(1973) and the Bakke decision on affirmative action.
c. Explain the Carter administrations’ efforts in the Middle East including
the Camp David Accords, his response to the 1979 Iranian Revolution
and Iranian hostage crisis.
d. Describe domestic and international events of Ronald Reagan’s
presidency, including Reagonomics, the Iran-contra scandal, and the
collapse of the Soviet Union.
SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national
politics since 1968.
e. Explain the relationship between Congress and President
Bill Clinton, including the North American Free Trade
Agreement and his impeachment and acquittal.
f. Analyze the 2000 presidential election and its outcome, emphasizing
the role of the electoral college.
g. Analyze the response of President George W. Bush to the attacks of
September 11, 2001, on the United States, the war against terrorism,
and the subsequent American interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq.
***SSUSH 25a
Which event prompted President Richard Nixon to resign from office in
1974?
Watergate – hotel
and office complex
***SSUSH 25a
Which event prompted President Richard Nixon to resign from office in
1974?
A. the Berlin Airlift
B. the Watergate scandal
C. the Iran-Contra scandal
D. trade agreements with China
President Richard
Nixon resigned from
office in 1974 because of
the Watergate scandal.
“I was not lying. I said things that later on seemed to be untrue.”
— Richard M. Nixon
"And in all of my
years in public life,
I have never
obstructed justice."
SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national
politics since 1968.
a. Describe President Richard M. Nixon’s opening of China,
his resignation due to the Watergate scandal, changing
attitudes toward government, and the Presidency of
Gerald Ford.
b. Explain the impact of Supreme Court decisions on ideas about civil
liberties and civil rights, including such decisions as Roe v. Wade
(1973) and the Bakke decision on affirmative action.
c. Explain the Carter administrations’ efforts in the Middle East including
the Camp David Accords, his response to the 1979 Iranian Revolution
and Iranian hostage crisis.
d. Describe domestic and international events of Ronald Reagan’s
presidency, including Reagonomics, the Iran-contra scandal, and the
collapse of the Soviet Union.
***SSUSH 25a
One of the main factors for President Nixon’s resignation over the
Watergate Scandal was his
"I welcome this kind of
examination because people
have got to know whether or
not their president's a crook...
Well, I'm not a crook."
***SSUSH 25a
One of the main factors for President Nixon’s resignation over the
Watergate Scandal was his
A. admission of ordering the break-ins
B. attempts to remove members of Congress
C. refusal to cooperate with the investigations
D. impeachment and impending convictions
One of the main factors
for Nixon’s resignation
was his refusal to
cooperate with the
investigation of the
Watergate Scandal.
"I shall resign the presidency
effective at noon tomorrow."
SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national
politics since 1968.
a. Describe President Richard M. Nixon’s opening of China,
his resignation due to the Watergate scandal, changing
attitudes toward government, and the Presidency of
Gerald Ford.
b. Explain the impact of Supreme Court decisions on ideas about civil
liberties and civil rights, including such decisions as Roe v. Wade
(1973) and the Bakke decision on affirmative action.
c. Explain the Carter administrations’ efforts in the Middle East including
the Camp David Accords, his response to the 1979 Iranian Revolution
and Iranian hostage crisis.
d. Describe domestic and international events of Ronald Reagan’s
presidency, including Reagonomics, the Iran-contra scandal, and the
collapse of the Soviet Union.
***SSUSH 25a
President Nixon reduced Cold War tensions by establishing foreign
relations with China and by signing the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty,
or SALT with the Soviet Union. These actions were part of
President Nixon and Leonid Brezhnev
May 26, 1972
***SSUSH 25a
President Nixon reduced Cold War tensions by establishing foreign
relations with China and by signing the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty,
or SALT with the Soviet Union. These actions were part of
A. détente
B. the arms race
C. Cold War rhetoric
D. shuttle diplomacy
President Nixon reduced Cold War
tensions by establishing foreign
relations with Communist China and
signing the Strategic Arms Limitation
Treaty, or SALT, with the Soviet Union.
These actions were part of détente—
easing relations during the Cold War.
SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national
politics since 1968.
a. Describe President Richard M. Nixon’s opening of China, his
resignation due to the Watergate scandal, changing attitudes toward
government, and the Presidency of Gerald Ford.
b. Explain the impact of Supreme Court decisions on ideas
about civil liberties and civil rights, including such
decisions as Roe v. Wade (1973) and the Bakke decision
on affirmative action.
c. Explain the Carter administrations’ efforts in the Middle East including
the Camp David Accords, his response to the 1979 Iranian Revolution
and Iranian hostage crisis.
d. Describe domestic and international events of Ronald Reagan’s
presidency, including Reagonomics, the Iran-contra scandal, and the
collapse of the Soviet Union.
SSUSH 25b
The decision in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke
SSUSH 25b
The decision in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke
A. struck down the Supreme Court’s right of judicial review
B. allowed Bakke to be admitted to school, but upheld affirmative action
C. ruled that affirmative action was unconstitutional
D. banned Bakke from the University of California Medical School
The decision in Regents of the University of California v.
Bakke allowed Bakke to be admitted to school, but upheld
affirmative action.
SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national
politics since 1968.
a. Describe President Richard M. Nixon’s opening of China, his
resignation due to the Watergate scandal, changing attitudes toward
government, and the Presidency of Gerald Ford.
b. Explain the impact of Supreme Court decisions on ideas about civil
liberties and civil rights, including such decisions as Roe v. Wade
(1973) and the Bakke decision on affirmative action.
c. Explain the Carter administrations’ efforts in the Middle
East including the Camp David Accords, his response to
the 1979 Iranian Revolution and Iranian hostage crisis.
d. Describe domestic and international events of Ronald Reagan’s
presidency, including Reagonomics, the Iran-contra scandal, and the
collapse of the Soviet Union.
SSUSH 25c
One highlight of the Carter Administration was the Camp David Accords,
agreed to on September 17, 1978. Why was this such an important
international event?
Egypt’s President Anwar Sadat, Jimmy Carter and
Israel’s Prime Minister Menachem Begin
SSUSH 25c
One highlight of the Carter Administration was the Camp David Accords,
agreed to on September 17, 1o78. Why was this such an important
international event?
A. It signified the first peace treaty between Israel and an Arab nation.
B. It allowed for the release of hostages held by Iran.
C. It created a timeline for transfer of the Panama Canal.
D. It was the beginning of strategic arms talks with the Soviet Union.
The Camp David Accords
were a highlight of the
Carter Administration
because it signified the
first peace treaty between
Israel and an Arab nation.
Anwar Sadat, Jimmy Carter, and
Menachem Begin shake hands at
the Camp David Accords.
SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national
politics since 1968.
a. Describe President Richard M. Nixon’s opening of China, his
resignation due to the Watergate scandal, changing attitudes toward
government, and the Presidency of Gerald Ford.
b. Explain the impact of Supreme Court decisions on ideas about civil
liberties and civil rights, including such decisions as Roe v. Wade
(1973) and the Bakke decision on affirmative action.
c. Explain the Carter administrations’ efforts in the Middle East including
the Camp David Accords, his response to the 1979 Iranian Revolution
and Iranian hostage crisis.
d. Describe domestic and international events of Ronald
Reagan’s presidency, including Reagonomics, the Iran
contra scandal, and the collapse of the Soviet Union.
SSUSH 25d
Which BEST describes the 1980s economic policy called Reaganomics?
"Trickle-down economics" ... is the economic-political argument that the increases
in the wealth of the rich are good for the poor because some of such additional
wealth will eventually trickle down to the middle class and to the poor.
SSUSH 25d
Which BEST describes the 1980s economic policy called Reaganomics?
A. reduce taxes, reduce social programs, deregulate businesses
B. expand business opportunities, expand social programs
C. eliminate foreign aid, raise taxes on corporations
D. reduce social programs, raise taxes on businesses, expand Medicare
The 1980s economic policy called Reaganomics reduced taxes,
reduced social programs, and deregulated businesses.
SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national
politics since 1968.
e. Explain the relationship between Congress and President
Bill Clinton, including the North American Free Trade
Agreement and his impeachment and acquittal.
f. Analyze the 2000 presidential election and its outcome, emphasizing
the role of the electoral college.
g. Analyze the response of President George W. Bush to the attacks of
September 11, 2001, on the United States, the war against terrorism,
and the subsequent American interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq.
SSUSH 25e
The North American
Free Trade Agreement
(NAFTA) opened up
trade between which
nations?
Canada
United States of America
Mexico
SSUSH 25e
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) opened up trade
between which nations?
SSUSH 25e
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) opened up trade
between which nations?
A. U.S., Canada, and Brazil
B. U.S., Canada, and Mexico
C. Mexico, Canada, and Brazil
D. Mexico, Brazil, and the U.S.
The North American Free
Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
opens up trade between the
U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national
politics since 1968.
e. Explain the relationship between Congress and President Bill Clinton,
including the North American Free Trade Agreement and his
impeachment and acquittal.
f. Analyze the 2000 presidential election and its outcome,
emphasizing the role of the electoral college.
g. Analyze the response of President George W. Bush to the attacks of
September 11, 2001, on the United States, the war against terrorism,
and the subsequent American interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq.
**SSUSH 25f
Which is one reason why the results of the 2000 Presidential election were
controversial?
“Butterfly Ballot”
“hanging chads”
**SSUSH 25f
Which is one reason why the results of the 2000 Presidential election were
controversial?
A. Al Gore’s running mate defected from the Democratic Party during the
election.
B. George Bush won the majority of electoral votes but lost the popular vote.
C. Numerous electors pledged to Al Gore declined to vote for him, causing his
defeat.
D. George Bush and his running mate were both from Texas, a violation of law.
One reason why the results
of the 2000 Presidential
election were controversial
is that George W. Bush
won the majority of
electoral votes but Al Gore
won the popular vote.
SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national
politics since 1968.
e. Explain the relationship between Congress and President Bill Clinton,
including the North American Free Trade Agreement and his
impeachment and acquittal.
f. Analyze the 2000 presidential election and its outcome,
emphasizing the role of the electoral college.
g. Analyze the response of President George W. Bush to the attacks of
September 11, 2001, on the United States, the war against terrorism,
and the subsequent American interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq.
**SSUSH 25f
What determined the 2000 presidential election?
Al Gore
George W. Bush
**SSUSH 25f
What determined the 2000 presidential election?
A. the recount of votes in Florida
B. the popular vote of Florida
C. the vote of the Electoral College
D. the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court to halt the recount of
Florida ballots
The vote of the Electoral College determined the 2000
presidential election.
SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national
politics since 1968.
e. Explain the relationship between Congress and President Bill Clinton,
including the North American Free Trade Agreement and his
impeachment and acquittal.
f. Analyze the 2000 presidential election and its outcome, emphasizing
the role of the electoral college.
g. Analyze the response of President George W. Bush to the
attacks of September 11, 2001, on the United States, the
war against terrorism, and the subsequent American
interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq.
***SSUSH 25g
Terrorists from which of the following are blamed for carrying out the
attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11,
2001?
***SSUSH 25g
Terrorists from which of the following are blamed for carrying out the
attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11,
2001?
A. Iraq
B. al-Qaeda
C. Afghanistan
D. Iran
Osama Bin Laden
Terrorists from al-Qaeda are blamed for carrying
out the attacks on the World Trade Center and
the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.
SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national
politics since 1968.
e. Explain the relationship between Congress and President Bill Clinton,
including the North American Free Trade Agreement and his
impeachment and acquittal.
f. Analyze the 2000 presidential election and its outcome, emphasizing
the role of the electoral college.
g. Analyze the response of President George W. Bush to the
attacks of September 11, 2001, on the United States, the
war against terrorism, and the subsequent American
interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq.
***SSUSH 25g
Why is September 11, 2001, a turning point in American history?
***SSUSH 25g
Why is September 11, 2001, a turning point in American history?
A. It created a new focus on world terrorism.
B. It established the importance of isolationism.
C. It reduced federal efforts for homeland security.
D. It lessened the need to work with foreign governments.
September 11, 2001 is a
turning point in American
history because it created a
new focus on world terrorism.
SSUSH25 – The student will describe changes in national
politics since 1968.
e. Explain the relationship between Congress and President Bill Clinton,
including the North American Free Trade Agreement and his
impeachment and acquittal.
f. Analyze the 2000 presidential election and its outcome, emphasizing
the role of the electoral college.
g. Analyze the response of President George W. Bush to the
attacks of September 11, 2001, on the United States, the
war against terrorism, and the subsequent American
interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq.
***SSUSH 25g
Which of the following events was most responsible for the U.S. invasion
of Afghanistan?
Europe
Africa
Middle East
***SSUSH 25g
Which of the following events was most responsible for the U.S. invasion
of Afghanistan?
Afghanistan
Iraq
Iran
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Pakistan
India
***SSUSH 25g
Which of the following events was most responsible for the U.S. invasion
of Afghanistan?
A. the Iraq War
B. the bombing of Pearl Harbor
C. terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001
D. the Iran-Contra scandal
The U.S. invaded Afghanistan
as a result of the terrorist
attacks on September 11, 2001.