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Nixonland by Rick Perlstein
  • 1. What is the main subject of 'Nixonland'?
A) The rise and fall of Richard Nixon
B) The history of the Cold War
C) The life of John F. Kennedy
D) The Watergate scandal in isolation
  • 2. What year was Nixon first elected president?
A) 1964
B) 1968
C) 1972
D) 1976
  • 3. What famous event led to Nixon's resignation?
A) Watergate scandal
B) Kent State shootings
C) Vietnam War protests
D) Civil Rights movement
  • 4. Which group organized protests against Nixon's policies, particularly concerning the Vietnam War?
A) Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)
B) American Legion
C) National Rifle Association
D) Young Republicans
  • 5. What was the key strategy Nixon employed to maintain his base of support?
A) Support for progressive ideals
B) Internationalism
C) Isolationist policies
D) Appeal to law and order
  • 6. What legislation did Nixon sign that established the Environmental Protection Agency?
A) National Environmental Policy Act
B) Endangered Species Act
C) Clean Air Act
D) Water Quality Act
  • 7. In which war did Nixon seek to achieve peace with honor?
A) Iraq War
B) Vietnam War
C) Gulf War
D) Korean War
  • 8. What was one of Nixon's major economic policies?
A) Deregulation of all industries
B) Tax Cuts for the Rich
C) Wage and Price Controls
D) Universal Basic Income
  • 9. Who was Nixon's national security adviser who played a key role in China relations?
A) Henry Kissinger
B) Walt Rostow
C) George Ball
D) McGeorge Bundy
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