Vietnam
Explain the Domino Theory
The belief that if one country falls to communism, the surrounding countries will follow.
This 1960s movement resulted in decreased support for use of pesticides and increase awareness of the dangers of pollution
The Environmental Movement
This president used ideas of supply-side economics to justify tax cuts for businesses
Ronald Reagan
This president was impeached for perjury and obstruction of justice.
Bill Clinton
Why was the 2000 presidential election unusual?
The term used to describe the easing of tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union
Détente
Through use of nonviolent tactics such as boycotts and hunger strikes, this labor leader organized migrant workers to strive for better conditions.
Cesar Chavez
Why is Reagan's presidency often referred to as a revolution?
Reagan enacted much more conservative changes than previous presidents of the 1960s/ 70s
President George H.W. Bush committed United States troops to fight in the Persian Gulf War in order to...?
Remove Iraqi forces from Kuwait
This 1973 Supreme Court ruled that a state law that banned abortions was unconstitutional.
Roe v. Wade
This resolution allowed President Lyndon Johnson to take any measures he believed was necessary to maintain the containment of communism in Southeast Asia.
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
Explain the impact of the oil embargo by OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) on the United States.
Resulted in high oil prices & low supply, caused the US to reconsider its dependence on foreign energy resources
Explain the role Reagan played in the end of the Cold War.
Reagan continued Nixon's policy of Détente, met with the Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev, Berlin Wall Speech
Why has the US Patriot Act (2001) been criticized?
The purpose was to protect the US from domestic terrorism but resulted in the loss of individual privacies
This Supreme Court case determined that the rights of students may be limited in schools.
New Jersey v. TLO (1985)
What role did the draft play in the loss of support for the Vietnam War by the mid-1970s?
People did not see an end to the war/ only "useless" death --> began protesting the draft (burning draft cards/ draft dodgers, etc.)
This scandal resulted in the loss of trust in the American government.
The Watergate Scandal
Why was Reagan heavily criticized during the HIV/ AIDs crisis?
Reagan did not take action-- led to the deaths of thousands
The impeachment by Congress of Bill Clinton for alleged perjury and obstruction of justice was an example of...?
Checks and Balances
Excessive use of credit and bank speculation in the mortgage market resulted in what economic event?
The 2008 Economic Recession
Explain the purpose of the War Powers Act (1973)
To limit the president's ability to involve United States forces in battle without the participation of Congress (checks & balances)
After Nixon resigned, Vice President Ford took office as the new president. This is an example of what constitutional provision?
Presidential Succession
What events led to the election of Reagan in the 1980s?
People were tired of high taxes from excessive domestic programs (Too much of a "welfare state")
What was the biggest argument against NAFTA?
Many felt too much economic interdependence would lead to the outsourcing of American jobs to foreign countries.
They all expanded rights for people accused for crimes