Quiz Me! - People: Contemporary AmericaTest your knowledge about people in the Contemporary America era! 1 / 10President Ronald Regan made history when he nominated an individual to be the first female Supreme Court Justice Secretary of State Vice President Chief of Staff 2 / 10After overcoming a rough childhood, Oprah Winfrey’s successful television career spanned decades and included all of the following except: The Oprah Winfrey Show The Oprah Winfrey Network Oprah: The View Harpo Productions 3 / 10The development of Bill Gates’ Microsoft Windows program had what effect? It caused IBM to cut all ties with Bill Gates and his operating system It forced a less user-friendly program on those using personal computers It made computers too expensive for average citizens to purchase It helped make personal computer ownership a reality for household use 4 / 10The following are true of Robert Johnson except: He diversified his assets into professional sports and promoted humanitarian efforts He earned a Master’s degree in Public Affairs from princeton University In his early years he worked as a lobbyist for the cable industry He purchased Black Entertainment Television (BET) from Viacom 5 / 10Sandra Day O’Connor was often the swing vote during her tenure as a Supreme Court Justice. She developed a test to determine violations of the Establishment Clause. This test was called The Commerce Power Test The Endorsement Test The Federalism Test The Establishment Test 6 / 10When elected a United States Senator by the state of New York, this person became the first former First Lady to be elected as a U.S. government official Eleanor Roosevelt Michelle Obama Ladybird Johnson Hillary Clinton 7 / 10Lionel Sosa’s learned work ethic and artistic ability helped him to Propel Democratic political campaigns to victory Open his own Hispanic advertising agency Become the mayor of San Antonio, Texas Continue his father’s laundry business 8 / 10Which religious leader and spiritual advisor to many U.S. Presidents claimed that the fight against communism was the ultimate fight between good and evil? Pat Roberts Mike Huckabee Martin Luther King, Jr. Billy Graham 9 / 10The publishing giant, William Randolph Hearst, helped propel Billy Graham to fame by Ordering his publications to cover stories about Graham Hiring him into his publishing business Financing several runs for public office Covering up prior scandalous behavior 10 / 10Phyllis Schlafly was a leader in the conservative movement and an opponent of the Equal Rights Amendment. Her book, A Choice not an Echo, detailed A path for Republican success by adherence to conservative causes Suggestions to address the gender pay gap in the workplace A guide for the radical feminist movement The strict need to leave policymaking to experienced politicians Your score is Try another 10!
