From the Late 1960s to the Late 1980s, SAT Scores

question 105

Multiple Choice

From the late 1960s to the late 1980s, SAT scores in the United States

• A)help explain the productivity increases.
• B)rose consistently throughout the period.
• C)declined throughout the period.
• D)indicated improving workforce quality.

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Definitions:

John F. Kennedy

The 35th President of the United States, serving from January 1961 until his assassination in November 1963, known for his efforts to launch the Peace Corps, initiate the process of civil rights legislation, and manage the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Richard Nixon

The 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974, known for his policy of détente with the Soviet Union and the scandal of Watergate that led to his resignation.

New Deal Programs

A series of projects and programs implemented during the 1930s by President Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration to help the United States recover from the Great Depression, focusing on relief, recovery, and reform.

Third World

A term originally used to describe countries not aligned with either the NATO or Communist Blocs, often used now to refer to developing nations.