2. JEOPARDY Vietnam War Years

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4. Final Jeopardy

5. Who was Betty Friedan? She wrote the influential book The Feminine Mystique. This had a profound influence on the women’s movement.

6. What was the War Powers Act? This 1973 law limited the power of the president to send troops into battle. It was a check on presidential power.

7. Who was Lyndon B. Johnson? The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution allowed him to send troops to Vietnam without declaring war. In essence congress turned over war powers to the president.

8. Who was Lyndon B. Johnson? The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution allowed him to send troops to Vietnam without declaring war. In essence congress turned over war powers to the president.

9. What is Israel? The United States helped to set this country up in 1948. Carter helped negotiate a peace agreement between this country and Egypt.

10. Who was Ngo Dinh Diem He was the corrupt leader of South Vietnam. He was replaced.

11. What were the Geneva Accords? These agreements called for elections to be held in Vietnam. Both the south and the north cheated and elections were never held. What was the agreement called?

12. Who was Ho Chi Minh? He was the leader of the North Vietnamese. He had a famous trail named after him which supplied the bad guys.

13. Who was Richard Nixon? He began Vietnamization after he became president of the U.S. This was a gradual withdrawal of U.S. troops from 1968-1973.

14. He organized farm workers, led a grape boycott, and gained civil rights through peaceful direct action. Who was Cesar Chavez?

15. This agency set up by Nixon in the 1970’s works with local and state governments to regulate pollution and keep the environment safe.. What is the Environmental Protection Agency?

16. This war started when Saddam Hussein attacked the oil rich country of Kuwait. The United States and coalition forces fought to liberate Kuwait. What was the Gulf War?

17. She wrote the feminine mystique which cronicled the dissatisfaction of many women who felt discriminated against.. Who was Betty Friedan?

18. He helped start the computer revolution of the late 1970’s. He was a cofounder of apple computers. Who was Stephen Jobs?

19. What was the name of Cesar Chavez's labor union that protected the rights of farm workers?. What is the United Farm Workers?

20. Four students were killed here while protesting the invasion of Cambodia. What was Kent State?

21. He was president during the Iran- Contra affair? He did take responsibility.. Sort of. Who is Ronald Reagan?

22. This economic plan proposed a tax cut for corporations, less government spending and regulation. It followed the trickle down theory. What was Reaganomics?

23. Daily Double “Don’t Choke!”

24. Who are the Hawks? There are doves that are against the war, this other group was for the war _______.

25. This group hurt the U.S. economy as they cut the oil supply in response to our support of Israel in 1973. What is OPEC?

26. These were communist Vietnamese living in the South Vietnam. This army was supported by Ho Chi Minh and China. Who were the Viet Cong?

27. Favoring one ethnic group over another. This idea came out of the 1960’s to make up for past injustices and level the playing field.. What is Affirmative Action?

28. This was Reagan's plan to shoot down enemy missiles before they hit the U.S.. What was the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)? or “STARS WARS”

29. This Case legalized abortion in 1973 What was Roe vs. Wade?

30. This scandal caused Nixon to resign in 1973. he had to turn over the tapes. What was Watergate?

31. This amendment called for total equality for women. It has not been passed yet. Bonus Question- This law mandated that schools who received federal funds could not discriminate against women in athletics and entrance criteria. What is The ERA and Title IX?

32. Daily Double “Don’t Choke!”

33. This court case ruled that race could be used in entrance criteria, but no fixed ethnic quotas related to affirmative action could be in place. What is Bakke v. UC Regents?

34. This 1954 battle was the end of the line for the French in Vietnam. This 1954 battle was the end of the line for the French in Vietnam. What is the Battle of Dien Bien Phu?

35. Daniel Ellsberg leaked these papers which showed the government was not telling the truth about Vietnam. This caused a credibility gap. What was The Pentagon papers?

36. She helped start the Environmental movement during the 1960’s. She wrote “Silent Spring” which warned of the dangers of pesticides with DDT. Who is Rachel Carson ? Who is Rachel Carson ?

37. This group/ Movement took over Alcatraz and the town of Wounded Knee. They fought for Indian rights. What is the American Indian Movement?

38. This resolution gave LBJ war powers in Vietnam. What is the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?

39. SDS leader who wrote the Port Huron Statement. (Anti- war and for civil rights)? SDS leader who wrote the Port Huron Statement. (Anti- war and for civil rights)? Tom Hayden

40. Who pardoned Nixon for Watergate scandal? Who pardoned Nixon for Watergate scandal? Who is Gerald Ford?

41. What is the jellied gasoline used to clear the jungle and fight against our enemies in Vietnam? What is the jellied gasoline used to clear the jungle and fight against our enemies in Vietnam? What is Napalm?

42. Who was prosecuted for leading the My Lai Massacre? Who was prosecuted for leading the My Lai Massacre? Who is Lt. William Calley?