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Government study guide p3

  1. What was Richard Nixon’s biggest fear?
    the fear of night be re-elected
  2. What happened at Kent State University?
    Shots fired by the Ohio State National guard killing 4 students and wounding 9
  3. Who was the Democratic hippie candidate in 1972?
    George McGovern
  4. What was the state score in the 1972 election?
    48-2
  5. What does “détente” mean?
    relaxation
  6. With which two countries did Nixon engage in triangular diplomacy?
    China and Russia
  7. Why were conservatives angry with Richard Nixon?
    Angry b/c he didn't care. Caused by him getting re-elected for a 2nd term
  8. What event caused Richard Nixon to resign?
    Watergate
  9. Who takes the presidency when Nixon resigns?
    General Ford
  10. How did Saturday Night Live create a perception or label?
    By calling General Ford Clumsy
  11. Define “Evangelicals”.
    • - Christians with moral issues 
    • - Against Feminism, gay rights, and abortion
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Government study guide p3
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