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Unit 5: Modern America (1980-Present)

Study guide for CLEP CLEP History of the United States II — Unit 5: Modern America (1980-Present). Practice questions, key concepts, and exam tips.

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Practice Questions

16

Flashcards

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Key Topics

Key Concepts to Study

Reagan conservatism
end of Cold War
globalization
War on Terror

Sample Practice Questions

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Q1MEDIUM

The Great Society programs of the 1960s, introduced by President Lyndon B. Johnson, were primarily aimed at

A) reducing the national debt through tax cuts
B) addressing issues of poverty, education, and healthcare
C) increasing military spending to combat communism
D) promoting states' rights and limiting federal intervention
E) strengthening the US economy through foreign trade agreements
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Answer: B — The Great Society programs focused on domestic policy issues, aiming to alleviate poverty and improve social welfare.

Q2EASY

Who is the intended audience of this letter?

A) Congress
B) The President's cabinet
C) The American public
D) Foreign leaders
E) State governors
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Answer: C — The American public is correct because the passage uses the phrase 'my dear fellow Americans', indicating that the letter is addressed to the general public.

Q3MEDIUM

The Stonewall Uprising of 1969 is often considered a pivotal moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of the LGBTQ+ movement during this period?

A) To gain acceptance and equal rights through nonviolent protests and lobbying
B) To establish a separate nation for LGBTQ+ individuals
C) To overturn the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to exclude LGBTQ+ individuals
D) To promote the idea that LGBTQ+ individuals were inherently inferior
E) To replace existing social norms with LGBTQ+ centered values
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Answer: A — The LGBTQ+ movement of the 1960s and 1970s focused on gaining acceptance and equal rights through nonviolent protests and lobbying.

Q4EASY

What was a key factor in the second-wave feminist movement?

A) Suffrage
B) The publication of 'The Feminine Mystique'
C) The abolition of slavery
D) The women's liberation from domestic work
E) The rise of the industrial revolution
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Answer: B — The publication of 'The Feminine Mystique' is correct because 'The Feminine Mystique' sparked discussion on women's roles..

Q5HARD

What is a key aspect of the environmental justice movement that emerged in the 1980s?

A) Focus on endangered species preservation
B) Emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions
C) Prioritizing the cleanup of toxic waste in low-income communities
D) Promoting sustainable agriculture practices
E) Encouraging eco-tourism to support conservation efforts
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Answer: C — Prioritizing the cleanup of toxic waste in low-inc... is correct because environmental justice focuses on disproportionate pollution impacts..

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