Reaganomics
Reagan argued that cutting taxes would increase revenue by stimulating investment, a theory critics labeled this.
trickle‑down economics
Which 1980 presidential election marked a major conservative realignment in U.S. politics?
The election of Ronald Reagan
Which epidemic, first identified in 1981, sparked activism and controversy over federal inaction?
The AIDS crisis
Which 1994 agreement created a free‑trade zone linking the U.S., Canada, and Mexico?
NAFTA
Which television network, launched in 1981, revolutionized music promotion through music videos?
MTV
This 1981 law slashed individual income tax rates and became the legislative backbone of Reagan’s supply‑side agenda.
Economic Recovery Tax Act
Which independent candidate in 1992 won nearly 19% of the popular vote?
Ross Perot
Which conservative Christian political group, founded by Jerry Falwell, mobilized voters around “family values”?
The Moral Majority
Which global trade organization, established in 1995, expanded international trade rules?
The World Trade Organization (WTO)
Which Japanese company revived the U.S. video game industry with the NES console?
Nintendo
Reagan’s economic program paired tax cuts with this major policy shift that reduced federal oversight of industries.
deregulation
Which Democratic candidate lost 49 states in the 1984 presidential election?
Walter Mondale
Which 1989 Supreme Court case allowed states to restrict public funding for abortion?
Webster v. Reproductive Health Services
Which economic transition saw U.S. manufacturing decline while service‑sector jobs expanded?
Deindustrialization
Which Seattle‑based musical movement reshaped 1990s youth culture?
Grunge
Despite tax cuts, federal deficits grew sharply in the 1980s largely because of this budget category’s rapid expansion.
defense spending
Which coalition of evangelicals, suburban voters, and Sunbelt residents powered GOP victories in the 1980s?
The Reagan Coalition
Which 1992 event erupted after the acquittal of LAPD officers in the beating of Rodney King?
The Los Angeles Riots
Which 1997 international climate agreement aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
The Kyoto Protocol
Which fitness icon became synonymous with 1980s workout culture through bestselling VHS tapes?
Jane Fonda
Which 1981 labor dispute ended with Reagan firing thousands of federal workers?
The PATCO strike
Which 1996 law overhauled welfare by imposing work requirements and time limits?
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act
Which 1996 federal law defined marriage as between one man and one woman?
The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
Which type of corporation operating across multiple countries grew dramatically in influence during the 1990s?
Multinational corporations
Which book series, first published in 1997, became a global cultural phenomenon?
Harry Potter