STAAR EOC Review updated to pass(question and answers)2023

STAAR EOC Review updated to pass(question and answers)2023Richard Nixon - correct answer ; Republican; Ended Vietnam War; Recognized China/ Watergate scandal; First president to resign Watergate - correct answer A scandal arising from the Nixon administration's attempt to cover up its involvement in the 1972 break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate apartment complex Detente - correct answer A policy of reducing Cold War tensions with China that was adopted by the United States during the presidency of Richard Nixon. Jimmy Carter - correct answer 1974 became the 39th President as a Democrat. He secured energy programs, set the framework for Egypt-Israel treaty, and sought to base foreign policy on human rights. Community Reinvestment Act - correct answer Requires banks to demonstrate their commitment to local communities through low-income lending programs and to provide annual reports to the public. Camp David Accords - correct answer A peace treaty between Israel and Egypt where Egypt agreed to recognize the nation state of Israel. Led by Jimmy Carter Iran Hostage Crisis - correct answer a group of Iranians overran the American embassy in Iran's capital of Tehran and took 52 hostages for 444 days Moral Majority - correct answer A political group made up of fundamentalist Christians. Although not it did not accomplish much, it did show that Americans were starting to worry about the moral fabric of society. Conservatism - correct answer Political position that desire to retain traditional values with limited government. Ronald Reagan - correct answer Champion of the conservatives who won the governorship of California in 1966 and later became president in 1981. He believed in trickle-down economics, a strong military and smaller government. Many credit him with helping to end the Cold War. Also was president during Iran-Contra scandal and left the nation with an enormous national debt. Reaganomics - correct answer Reagan's theory that if you cut taxes, it will spur the growth of public spending and improve the economy. It included tax breaks for the rich, "supply-side economics," and "trickle down" theory. Iran Contra Scandal - correct answer major scandal of the second Reagan term that involved shipping arms to Iran and diverting the money from the sale of these weapons to the Contra rebels in Nicaragua Peace Through Strength - correct answer Reagan's policy of combating communism by building up the military, including aggressive development of new weapons systems. Just Say No - correct answer The anti-drug campaign sponsored by Nancy Reagan A Nation At Risk - correct answer study that reported that students were consistently scoring lower on standardized tests as time passed in 1983 Rust Belt - correct answer Also known as the manufacturing belt and is located in the northeastern parts of the USA and Midwest states that contain older industries and factories. Sun Belt - correct answer U.S. region, mostly comprised of southeastern and southwestern states, which has grown most dramatically since World War II. Heritage Foundation - correct answer Conservative American think tank in Washington D.C to promote conservative public policies. based the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional american values and a strong national defense. National Rifle Association - correct answer This group was the largest political lobbying organization that sought to secure 2nd amendment rights.