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U.S. Political and Social Developments (1970s) Quiz

#1

Which scandal led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974?

Watergate scandal
Explanation

Watergate scandal led to Nixon's resignation.

#2

Who was the President of the United States during most of the 1970s?

Gerald Ford
Explanation

Gerald Ford was the president in the 1970s.

#3

Who won the United States presidential election in 1976, succeeding Gerald Ford?

Jimmy Carter
Explanation

Jimmy Carter won the 1976 presidential election.

#4

Which amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1971, lowered the voting age to 18?

26th Amendment
Explanation

The 26th Amendment lowered the voting age.

#5

Which landmark legislation, signed into law in 1972, aimed to protect clean water in the United States?

Clean Water Act
Explanation

The Clean Water Act aimed to protect water.

#6

Which event in 1979 led to a significant increase in tensions between the United States and Iran?

The Iranian Revolution
Explanation

The Iranian Revolution escalated tensions.

#7

Who was the first woman to be appointed to the United States Supreme Court, nominated by President Jimmy Carter in 1981?

Sandra Day O'Connor
Explanation

Sandra Day O'Connor was the first female Supreme Court justice.

#8

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade in 1973?

Affirmed the right to abortion
Explanation

Roe v. Wade affirmed abortion rights.

#9

Which American city was the site of a deadly incident involving the National Guard and student protesters in May 1970?

Kent
Explanation

Kent was the site of the deadly National Guard incident.

#10

What major diplomatic agreement was signed by the United States and the Soviet Union in 1972, aimed at limiting nuclear arms?

SALT I Treaty
Explanation

SALT I Treaty aimed at limiting nuclear arms.

#11

What was the main goal of the Civil Rights Act of 1972?

To promote affirmative action
Explanation

The Civil Rights Act aimed for affirmative action.

#12

Which organization was established in 1970 to address environmental concerns and advocate for conservation efforts?

Environmental Protection Agency
Explanation

EPA was established for environmental concerns.

#13

What was the main focus of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) proposed in the 1970s?

Equal pay for women
Explanation

ERA focused on equal pay for women.

#14

What major piece of legislation, enacted in 1978, significantly changed the way labor unions operate in the United States?

Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act
Explanation

LMRDA changed labor unions operation.

#15

Which U.S. President signed the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act into law in 1975, granting Native American tribes greater control over their affairs?

Gerald Ford
Explanation

Gerald Ford signed the Indian Self-Determination Act.

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