America’s TimeAmerica’s Time

Unit 10 APUSH ReviewUnit 10 APUSH Review

RulesRules

•30 seconds to answer questions30 seconds to answer questions•You may play or passYou may play or pass•Incorrect answersIncorrect answers = NO loss of a pointloss of a point•Correct answers = one pointCorrect answers = one point•If a team passes or answers incorrectly, the If a team passes or answers incorrectly, the next team in order playsnext team in order plays

More Rules!More Rules!•The top three teams will win extra credit points (assisted)•1st place = 10 points•2nd place = 8 points•3rd place = 6 points•Ties earn points for both teams

•NO WHINING!!!!!!

In 1973, VP Agnew resigned and was In 1973, VP Agnew resigned and was replaced by Ford. In 1974, Nixon replaced by Ford. In 1974, Nixon

resigned and was replaced by VP Ford. resigned and was replaced by VP Ford. Rockefeller replaced Ford as the VP. Rockefeller replaced Ford as the VP. What amendment to the Constitution What amendment to the Constitution outlined the methods by which these outlined the methods by which these

replacements were made? replacements were made?

• 2525thth (1967) (1967)

Following his resignation from Following his resignation from office, of what charge was Nixon office, of what charge was Nixon

specifically convicted?specifically convicted?

• None! Ford’s pardon prevented any None! Ford’s pardon prevented any prosecution of the former presidentprosecution of the former president

41 American servicemen were 41 American servicemen were killed in May 1975 while killed in May 1975 while attempting to rescue 39 attempting to rescue 39

crewmen aboard the captured crewmen aboard the captured U.S. merchant ship U.S. merchant ship MayaguezMayaguez. . What country seized the ship? What country seized the ship?

• CambodiaCambodia

This president was known for being This president was known for being a Washington “outsider”, a born-a Washington “outsider”, a born-

again Christian, and an honest man again Christian, and an honest man with no connection to the Watergate with no connection to the Watergate

Scandal.Scandal.

• Jimmy CarterJimmy Carter

Carter supported Muhammad Carter supported Muhammad Reza Palhavi, despite this, his Reza Palhavi, despite this, his chief foreign policy concern.chief foreign policy concern.

• Defending Human Rights Defending Human Rights

What is the significance of What is the significance of Three Mile Island?Three Mile Island?

• It was the site of the worst nuclear It was the site of the worst nuclear accident in the U.S.accident in the U.S.

Camp David (MD) was the site Camp David (MD) was the site of an historic meeting between of an historic meeting between

the leaders of these two the leaders of these two nations in 1979.nations in 1979.

• Egypt and IsraelEgypt and Israel

In his famous “malaise speech”, In his famous “malaise speech”, Carter tried to articulate what was Carter tried to articulate what was causing the economic problems in causing the economic problems in

the U.S. in the late 70’s. On what did the U.S. in the late 70’s. On what did he place the blame? he place the blame?

• A crisis of confidence among the American A crisis of confidence among the American peoplepeople

This Iranian cleric established This Iranian cleric established a theocracy in Iran in 1979, a theocracy in Iran in 1979, overthrowing the reigning overthrowing the reigning

Shah of Iran.Shah of Iran.• The Ayatollah Ruhollah KhomeiniThe Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini

This was the tract of land in This was the tract of land in dispute at the meeting at Camp dispute at the meeting at Camp

David.David.

• The Sinai Peninsula (Egypt)The Sinai Peninsula (Egypt)– Israel gave it back to Egypt in return for Israel gave it back to Egypt in return for

Egyptian recognition of Israel’s right to exist.Egyptian recognition of Israel’s right to exist.

This was known as the Soviet This was known as the Soviet equivalent of the Vietnam War.equivalent of the Vietnam War.

• The Invasion of Afghanistan (1979)The Invasion of Afghanistan (1979)– This event led to a cooling of relations This event led to a cooling of relations

between the US & USSR, including the between the US & USSR, including the imposition of a grain embargo on the Soviets imposition of a grain embargo on the Soviets by the US and a boycott of the 1980 Olympicsby the US and a boycott of the 1980 Olympics

This president was known for his This president was known for his passive managerial style. That may passive managerial style. That may have gotten him into some trouble have gotten him into some trouble

during his two-term presidencyduring his two-term presidency

• Ronald ReaganRonald Reagan

This space-based missile defense This space-based missile defense system was better known as “Star system was better known as “Star

Wars.”Wars.”

• Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)

Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia are 3 Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia are 3 nations that broke away from the nations that broke away from the

Soviet Union near the end of its life. Soviet Union near the end of its life. What are these countries What are these countries

collectively known as?collectively known as?

• The Baltic StatesThe Baltic States

What does it mean to be “Borked?”What does it mean to be “Borked?”

• A Supreme Court nominee is stonewalled A Supreme Court nominee is stonewalled to prevent their confirmation.to prevent their confirmation.– It usually happens when the nominee is on It usually happens when the nominee is on

either extreme of the political spectrumeither extreme of the political spectrum

What was the main focus of What was the main focus of Reagan’s early legislative Reagan’s early legislative

efforts?efforts?

• Winning a tax rate reductionWinning a tax rate reduction

Who were the Sandinistas?Who were the Sandinistas?

• Marxist (communist) rulers of Nicaragua Marxist (communist) rulers of Nicaragua led by Daniel Ortegaled by Daniel Ortega– Reagan hoped to assist the Contras in Reagan hoped to assist the Contras in

overthrowing themoverthrowing them

What country did the Contras What country did the Contras hope to win control of?hope to win control of?

• NicaraguaNicaragua

With what scandal is Oliver With what scandal is Oliver North associated?North associated?

• Iran-ContraIran-Contra

He referred to the Soviet Union He referred to the Soviet Union as “the evil empire.”as “the evil empire.”

• Ronald ReaganRonald Reagan

She was the first woman to win the She was the first woman to win the nomination of a major political party nomination of a major political party

for the office of vice-president.for the office of vice-president.• Geraldine FerarroGeraldine Ferarro

Prince Edward Sound, Alaska was Prince Edward Sound, Alaska was the site of this ecological disaster.the site of this ecological disaster.

• The wreck of the The wreck of the Exxon ValdezExxon Valdez

The hijacking of the The hijacking of the Achille LauroAchille Lauro cruise ship is related to terrorism in cruise ship is related to terrorism in

this part of the world.this part of the world.

• Middle EastMiddle East

This European structure was This European structure was eliminated in 1989. The event is eliminated in 1989. The event is

considered one of the most considered one of the most important signs of the collapse of important signs of the collapse of

communism in Europe.communism in Europe.

• The Berlin WallThe Berlin Wall

This Middle Eastern country was This Middle Eastern country was invaded by its northern neighbor in invaded by its northern neighbor in 1990. A dispute over a rich oil field 1990. A dispute over a rich oil field

led to the hostilities.led to the hostilities.

• KuwaitKuwait

This one-time dictator of Panama This one-time dictator of Panama was driven from power by the U.S. was driven from power by the U.S. military and some excellent stereo military and some excellent stereo

equipment.equipment.

• Manuel NoriegaManuel Noriega

Anita Hill claimed that this Bush Anita Hill claimed that this Bush nominee for the Supreme Court nominee for the Supreme Court

had sexually harassed her.had sexually harassed her.

• Clarence ThomasClarence Thomas

This junior Senator from Indiana This junior Senator from Indiana was a surprise selection as was a surprise selection as

George Bush’s vice-presidential George Bush’s vice-presidential running mate.running mate.

• J. Danforth (Dan) QuayleJ. Danforth (Dan) Quayle

Why did Saddam Hussein survive Why did Saddam Hussein survive the first Gulf War as the leader of the first Gulf War as the leader of

Iraq?Iraq?

• The objectives of the U.S. had been met The objectives of the U.S. had been met with Iraq’s retreat from Kuwaitwith Iraq’s retreat from Kuwait

This maverick Texas billionaire ran This maverick Texas billionaire ran for president in 1992, spending $37 for president in 1992, spending $37

million of his own money and winning million of his own money and winning nearly 20% of the popular vote.nearly 20% of the popular vote.

• H. Ross PerotH. Ross Perot

This trade deal removed tariffs This trade deal removed tariffs and other restrictions between and other restrictions between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

• North American Free Trade Agreement North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)(NAFTA)

U.S. government handling of the U.S. government handling of the standoff with David Koresh and the standoff with David Koresh and the Branch Davidians led this angry ex-Branch Davidians led this angry ex-soldier to set off a truck bomb at a soldier to set off a truck bomb at a

federal building.federal building.

• Timothy McVeighTimothy McVeigh

This Georgia Republican reached This Georgia Republican reached the pinnacle of his power in 1994 the pinnacle of his power in 1994 as Speaker of the House and the as Speaker of the House and the

creator of the “Contract with creator of the “Contract with America.”America.”

• Newt GingrichNewt Gingrich

Sandra Day O’Connor was the first Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman appointed to the Supreme woman appointed to the Supreme

Court. Who was the second?Court. Who was the second?

• Ruth Bader GinsbergRuth Bader Ginsberg

He was one of the most active vice-He was one of the most active vice-presidents in U.S. history. One presidents in U.S. history. One

thing he did NOT do was invent the thing he did NOT do was invent the internet.internet.

• Al GoreAl Gore

Bill Clinton entrusted his Bill Clinton entrusted his healthcare initiative with this healthcare initiative with this

unelected individual.unelected individual.

• Hillary Rodham ClintonHillary Rodham Clinton

On what did Hillary Clinton blame On what did Hillary Clinton blame the allegations of infidelity against the allegations of infidelity against

her husband?her husband?

• ““A vast right-wing conspiracy”A vast right-wing conspiracy”

This was Clinton’s policy toward This was Clinton’s policy toward gays in the military.gays in the military.

• ““Don’t ask, don’t tell”Don’t ask, don’t tell”

In 1998, Bill Clinton gave video In 1998, Bill Clinton gave video taped testimony regarding this.taped testimony regarding this.

• The Lewinsky ScandalThe Lewinsky Scandal

Who did the media proclaim as the Who did the media proclaim as the winner of the 2000 election on the winner of the 2000 election on the

night of the election?night of the election?

• Both Gore and BushBoth Gore and Bush– The outcome was too close to accurately call, The outcome was too close to accurately call,

but they triedbut they tried

Who is George W. Bush’s first Who is George W. Bush’s first Secretary of State?Secretary of State?

• Colin PowellColin Powell

He was the youngest Secretary of He was the youngest Secretary of Defense in U.S. history. He must Defense in U.S. history. He must have made an impact because he have made an impact because he was given the job a second time was given the job a second time

with a different president 25 years with a different president 25 years later.later.

• Donald RumsfeldDonald Rumsfeld

She was the first female Secretary She was the first female Secretary of State in U.S. history.of State in U.S. history.

• Madeline AlbrightMadeline Albright

In what country did the U.S first In what country did the U.S first pursue Osama bin Laden following pursue Osama bin Laden following

9/11/2001?9/11/2001?

• AfghanistanAfghanistan