Unit 5 of 5
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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The Great Society programs of the 1960s, introduced by President Lyndon B. Johnson, were primarily aimed at
reducing the national debt through tax cuts
addressing issues of poverty, education, and healthcare
increasing military spending to combat communism
promoting states' rights and limiting federal intervention
strengthening the US economy through foreign trade agreements
Answer: B — The Great Society programs focused on domestic policy issues, aiming to alleviate poverty and improve social welfare.
Who is the intended audience of this letter?
Congress
The President's cabinet
The American public
Foreign leaders
State governors
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.
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?
To promote the idea that LGBTQ+ individuals were inherently inferior
To establish a separate nation for LGBTQ+ individuals
To overturn the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to exclude LGBTQ+ individuals
To gain acceptance and equal rights through nonviolent protests and lobbying
To replace existing social norms with LGBTQ+ centered values
Answer: D — The LGBTQ+ movement of the 1960s and 1970s focused on gaining acceptance and equal rights through nonviolent protests and lobbying.
What was a key factor in the second-wave feminist movement?
Suffrage
The publication of 'The Feminine Mystique'
The abolition of slavery
The women's liberation from domestic work
The rise of the industrial revolution
Answer: B — The publication of 'The Feminine Mystique' is correct because 'The Feminine Mystique' sparked discussion on women's roles..
What is a key aspect of the environmental justice movement that emerged in the 1980s?
Focus on endangered species preservation
Emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Prioritizing the cleanup of toxic waste in low-income communities
Promoting sustainable agriculture practices
Encouraging eco-tourism to support conservation efforts
Answer: C — Prioritizing the cleanup of toxic waste in low-income communities is correct because environmental justice focuses on disproportionate pollution impacts..
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