In the Aftermath of Vietnam and Watergate, the Mood of the Public

question 43

Multiple Choice

In the aftermath of Vietnam and Watergate, the mood of the public was

• A)optimistic.
• B)disillusioned.
• C)militant.
• D)disinterested.
• E)fearful.

Understand the key factors and outcomes of the post-WWII division and reconstruction of Europe.

Comprehend the origins, development, and impact of the Cold War on Europe and the global political landscape.

Identify the significant leaders and their policies in post-war Europe and the Soviet Union.

Analyze the role and significance of the Marshall Plan and the Truman Doctrine in Western Europe’s recovery and political stabilization.

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Definitions:

Bureaucracy

A governmental system where the majority of decisions are taken by public officials instead of representatives chosen through elections.

Pendleton Act

An 1883 United States federal law that established the Civil Service Commission and marked the beginning of the professionalization and nonpartisan management of the federal civil service.

Civil Service

The body of government officials who are employed in civil occupations that are neither political nor judicial, often considered the permanent professional branches of government administration.

Federal Register

The official journal of the federal government of the United States that contains government agency rules, proposed rules, and public notices.