Question

9 multiple choice 1 point
in the early 1970s, feminists hoped to achieve women’s rights by—
refusing to vote in national elections.
amending the civil rights act of 1964.
organizing protests against male military leaders.
urging the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
10 multiple choice 1 point
what was a major result of the watergate controversy?
presidential veto power was expanded.
the president resigned from office.
congressional power was reduced.
the supreme court was weakened.

Explanation:

1. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was a key focus of feminist advocacy in the early 1970s, aimed at enshrining gender equality in the U.S. Constitution. The other options do not align with the core feminist goals of that period.
2. The Watergate scandal led to the 1974 resignation of President Richard Nixon, the only U.S. president to resign from office. The other options are not accurate outcomes of the controversy.

Answer:

1. D. urging the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
2. B. The president resigned from office.