U.S. History — Semester B
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Question 1 of 10
TEKS 23A-25D Medium Word
The counterculture movement of the 1960s challenged mainstream American values by —
A supporting increased military spending and nuclear weapons
B advocating for stricter social rules and conformity
C rejecting all forms of music and artistic expression
D questioning traditional values, opposing the Vietnam War, and promoting social change
Explanation
The 1960s counterculture movement, driven by young people, questioned traditional values, opposed the Vietnam War, advocated for civil rights, and promoted peace and social change.
Question 2 of 10
TEKS 1A-6B Hard Word
The Iran-Contra affair (1980s) involved:
A a trade agreement with Iran
B the invasion of Iran
C illegally selling arms to Iran to fund rebels in Nicaragua
D building the Panama Canal
Explanation
📌 Reagan administration secretly sold weapons to Iran and used profits to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua. Violated Congressional ban.
Question 3 of 10
TEKS 1A-6B Easy Word
Martin Luther King Jr. is best known for:
A leading the American Revolution
B writing the Constitution
C inventing the telephone
D leading the Civil Rights Movement
Explanation
📌 Leading the Civil Rights Movement through nonviolent protest. 'I Have a Dream' speech (1963). Assassinated 1968.
Question 4 of 10
TEKS 15A-16E Medium Word
Stagflation in the 1970s was:
A deflation
B only high unemployment
C rapid economic growth
D high inflation combined with high unemployment
Explanation
📌 High inflation + high unemployment + stagnant economy. Oil crisis (OPEC embargo). Unusual combination.
Question 5 of 10
TEKS 1A-6B Easy Word
The 14 Points were proposed by:
A Theodore Roosevelt
B Truman
C Woodrow Wilson
D FDR
Explanation
📌 Woodrow Wilson (1918). Plan for post-WWI peace. Included League of Nations. Most rejected by Allies.
Question 6 of 10
TEKS 1A-6B Easy Word
The Oklahoma City bombing (1995) was:
A a natural disaster
B an accident
C a foreign attack
D domestic terrorism
Explanation
📌 Domestic terrorism. Timothy McVeigh bombed a federal building. 168 killed. Largest domestic terror attack until 9/11.
Question 7 of 10
TEKS 1A-6B Easy Word
The March on Washington (1963) featured:
A a violent protest
B a presidential inauguration
C MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech
D the end of the Civil War
Explanation
📌 MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech. 250,000+ people. Peaceful demonstration for civil rights. Lincoln Memorial.
Question 8 of 10
TEKS 1A-6B Easy Word
The Helsinki Accords (1975):
A divided Korea
B ended the Vietnam War
C addressed human rights during the Cold War
D created the EU
Explanation
📌 35 nations agreed to respect human rights and borders. Part of détente. Non-binding but symbolically important.
Question 9 of 10
TEKS 1A-6B Easy Word
The Freedom Riders were:
A politicians
B union organizers
C civil rights activists who challenged bus segregation
D soldiers in WWII
Explanation
📌 Civil rights activists who rode interstate buses to challenge segregation (1961). Faced violent opposition in the South.
Question 10 of 10
TEKS 1A-6B Easy Word
The U-2 incident (1960):
A a space mission
B a US spy plane shot down over the USSR
C a nuclear test
D a submarine attack
Explanation
📌 US spy plane shot down over USSR. Pilot Gary Powers captured. Embarrassed Eisenhower. Ruined peace summit.

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