Unit 8b "Johnson & Nixon"
This notable hotel would have a break-in during the Democratic National Convention in 1968
What is the Watergate Hotel
Under the Presidency of George HW Bush, the United States would go to war with the Iraqi Government over this action in the Middle East.
What is Iraq's invasion of Kuwait
The 2008 Recession was primarily caused by the failures in this prominent market within the United States.
What was the US Housing Market
"The Affordable Care Act"
Who is Barack Obama
Leader of the Terrorist group that would stage the 9/11 Terror Attacks
Who is Osama bin Laden
Johnson sought to implement massive domestic reform across the United States nicknamed this, looking to eliminate poverty and homelessness.
What is the "Great Society"
As part of the Monica Lewinsky Scandal, President Clinton was charged with this crime, although he was not removed from the Oval Office.
What is Perjury (lying under oath)
After the 9/11 Terror Attacks, the United States would invade Afghanistan looking to combat this group which would claim responsibility for the attack.
Who was Al-Qaeda
"The US Invasion of Afghanistan"
"Inventor of the Internet" & Green Energy enthusiast, who also lost the 2000 Election to George W Bush
Who is Al Gore
Medicare is designed for this group of people.
Who are the elderly and those who cannot work
As part of President Reagan's "Reaganomics", Reagan sought to do this action to help encourage investment and economic growth within the USA.
What is cut taxes
As part of George Bush's "No Child Left Behind" education reforms, this item would be introduced into every school across the USA.
What are standardized tests
"The Pardoning of Richard Nixon"
Leader of the Iraqi Government and someone who supposedly had "Weapons of Mass Destruction"
Who is Saddam Hussein
The 1960s saw this cultural movement across the United States, with people challenging the established culture of decades prior.
What is the Counter-Culture Movement
What was the Energy Crisis or Gas Shortages
This Supreme Court case legalized gay marriage in the United States in 2015
What is Obergefell v Hodges
"Read my Lips, No New Taxes"
Who is George HW Bush
Who was Robert Kennedy
While Nixon would step down before the process concluded, Congress attempted to do this action due to the Watergate Scandal
What is impeach
The best example of globalization is this treaty signed by Clinton, Mexico, and Canada eliminating tariffs and taxes for goods crossing their respective borders.
What is NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)
The 2000 Election was the closest election in US history; however, this controversial element of that election played a key role to the winner.
What was Florida's "Butterfly" Ballots
"The Crisis of Confidence" Speech
Who is Jimmy Carter
This businessman and politician played the spoiler for George HW Bush in his reelection campaign, resulting in a split Republican vote and the election of Bill Clinton
Who is Ross Perot