Modern U.S. History: Policies and Presidents
This president was known for his "Reaganomics" policies, which emphasized tax cuts and deregulation.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
This event on September 11, 2001, led to the U.S. declaring a "War on Terror."
What are the 9/11 terrorist attacks?
This 1997 movie featured a doomed ship and broke box office records.
What is Titanic?
This "King of Pop" released the hit album Thriller in 1982.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This Netflix series follows a group of kids fighting supernatural forces in Hawkins, Indiana.
What is Stranger Things?
In 2008, this individual became the first African American president of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
The U.S. invasion of this country in 2003 was based on claims of weapons of mass destruction.
What is Iraq?
This superhero movie franchise rebooted in 2008 with "Iron Man."
What is the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
This artist is known for hits like "Like a Virgin" and "Material Girl."
Who is Madonna?
This Disney+ series follows a bounty hunter and a beloved character named Grogu
What is The Mandalorian?
In 1989, this barrier and iconic symbol of communist oppression fell, signaling the end of the Soviet Union.
What is the Berlin Wall?
In 1991, this president approved Operation Desert Storm designed to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait.
This animated movie series follows the adventures of toys like Woody and Buzz.
What is Toy Story?
This band sang "Smells Like Teen Spirit," becoming the face of grunge music in the 1990s.
What is Nirvana?
This HBO series about a wealthy and dysfunctional family concluded in 2023.
What is Succession?
This U.S. president faced impeachment charges in 1998 related to a personal scandal.
Who is Bill Clinton?
his Cold War confrontation nearly escalated into nuclear conflict in 1962 but is referenced often when discussing U.S.-Cuba relations.
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
This movie series is based on the wizarding world of J.K. Rowling.
What is Harry Potter?
This artist won Album of the Year for Folklore at the 2021 Grammy Awards.
Who is Taylor Swift?
This Netflix docuseries brought attention to the rivalry between Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic.
What is Tiger King?
This piece of legislation, signed into law in 2010, aimed to expand healthcare access in the U.S.
What is the Affordable Care Act?
This alliance organization was established after WWII to provide the mutual defense of democratic nations against communist aggression.
What is NATO?
This sci-fi epic directed by James Cameron features a world called Pandora.
What is Avatar?
This British band was known for "Bohemian Rhapsody" and had Freddie Mercury as its lead singer.
What is Queen?
This Hulu drama stars Elisabeth Moss and is based on a novel by Margaret Atwood.
This Hulu drama stars Elisabeth Moss and is based on a novel by Margaret Atwood.