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In 1973, VP Agnew resigned and was replaced by Ford In 1973, VP Agnew resigned and was replaced by Ford. In 1974, Nixon resigned and was replaced by VP Ford. Rockefeller replaced Ford as the VP. What amendment to the Constitution outlined the methods by which these replacements were made? 25th (1967)

Following his resignation from office, of what charge was Nixon specifically convicted? None! Ford’s pardon prevented any prosecution of the former president

41 American servicemen were killed in May 1975 while attempting to rescue 39 crewmen aboard the captured U.S. merchant ship Mayaguez. What country seized the ship? Cambodia

This president was known for being a Washington “outsider”, a born-again Christian, and an honest man with no connection to the Watergate Scandal. Jimmy Carter

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

What is the significance of Three Mile Island? It was the site of the worst nuclear accident in the U.S.

Camp David (MD) was the site of an historic meeting between the leaders of these two nations in 1979. Egypt and Israel

In his famous “malaise speech”, Carter tried to articulate what was causing the economic problems in the U.S. in the late 70’s. On what did he place the blame? A crisis of confidence among the American people

This Iranian cleric established a theocracy in Iran in 1979, overthrowing the reigning Shah of Iran. The Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini

This was the tract of land in dispute at the meeting at Camp David. The Sinai Peninsula (Egypt) Israel gave it back to Egypt in return for Egyptian recognition of Israel’s right to exist.

This was known as the Soviet equivalent of the Vietnam War. The Invasion of Afghanistan (1979) This event led to a cooling of relations between the US & USSR, including the imposition of a grain embargo on the Soviets by the US and a boycott of the 1980 Olympics

This president was known for his passive managerial style This president was known for his passive managerial style. That may have gotten him into some trouble during his two-term presidency Ronald Reagan

This space-based missile defense system was better known as “Star Wars Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)

Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia are 3 nations that broke away from the Soviet Union near the end of its life. What are these countries collectively known as? The Baltic States

What does it mean to be “Borked?” A Supreme Court nominee is stonewalled to prevent their confirmation. It usually happens when the nominee is on either extreme of the political spectrum

What was the main focus of Reagan’s early legislative efforts? Winning a tax rate reduction

Who were the Sandinistas? Marxist (communist) rulers of Nicaragua led by Daniel Ortega Reagan hoped to assist the Contras in overthrowing them

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

With what scandal is Oliver North associated? Iran-Contra

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

She was the first woman to win the nomination of a major political party for the office of vice-president. Geraldine Ferarro

Prince Edward Sound, Alaska was the site of this ecological disaster. The wreck of the Exxon Valdez

The hijacking of the Achille Lauro cruise ship is related to terrorism in this part of the world. Middle East

This European structure was eliminated in 1989 This European structure was eliminated in 1989. The event is considered one of the most important signs of the collapse of communism in Europe. The Berlin Wall

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

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

Anita Hill claimed that this Bush nominee for the Supreme Court had sexually harassed her. Clarence Thomas

This junior Senator from Indiana was a surprise selection as George Bush’s vice-presidential running mate. J. Danforth (Dan) Quayle

Why did Saddam Hussein survive the first Gulf War as the leader of Iraq? The objectives of the U.S. had been met with Iraq’s retreat from Kuwait

This maverick Texas billionaire ran for president in 1992, spending $37 million of his own money and winning nearly 20% of the popular vote. H. Ross Perot

This trade deal removed tariffs and other restrictions between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

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

This Georgia Republican reached the pinnacle of his power in 1994 as Speaker of the House and the creator of the “Contract with America.” Newt Gingrich

Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court. Who was the second? Ruth Bader Ginsberg

He was one of the most active vice-presidents in U. S. history He was one of the most active vice-presidents in U.S. history. One thing he did NOT do was invent the internet. Al Gore

Bill Clinton entrusted his healthcare initiative with this unelected individual. Hillary Rodham Clinton

On what did Hillary Clinton blame the allegations of infidelity against her husband? “A vast right-wing conspiracy”

This was Clinton’s policy toward gays in the military. “Don’t ask, don’t tell”

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

Who did the media proclaim as the winner of the 2000 election on the night of the election? Both Gore and Bush The outcome was too close to accurately call, but they tried

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

He was the youngest Secretary of Defense in U. S. history He was the youngest Secretary of Defense in U.S. history. He must have made an impact because he was given the job a second time with a different president 25 years later. Donald Rumsfeld

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

In what country did the U In what country did the U.S first pursue Osama bin Laden following 9/11/2001? Afghanistan