Nixon
Two Questions:
Fulfilling JFK's promise, Neil Armstrong did this in July of 1969
Following Vietnam, this legislation required Congress to be involved in the decision to commit US troops, sharing the power with the executive branch
moon landing
War Powers Act
Carter's deal that ended conflict between Egypt and Israel
Camp David Accords
Almost as an affront to Carter, this crisis was resolved early in Reagan's presidency when Iranian militants finally released the hostages
Iranian Hostage Crisis
This president famously said, "Read my lips, no new taxes"...before passing new taxes.
George HW Bush
This contested election led to a narrow (and contested) victory by George W. Bush. He beat Al Gore after weeks or recounts in Florida (hanging chads).
2000 Election
Two Questions:
The turmoil of this year led to division within the Democratic party, ultimately allowing Nixon to win the presidency.
strategic plan to limit missile defense systems and lessen tensions between the US and USSR
1968
Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty
(SALT)
This revolt, led by Islamic fundamentalists who disliked America's support of Israel, led to a break in relations between Iran and the US.
Iranian Revolution
characterized by:
-reduced govt spending
-reduced income tax and capital gains tax
-reduced govt regulation
-control of money supply to reduce inflation
Reaganomics
This conflict was a result of Saddam Hussein's invasion and annexation of oil-rich Kuwait.
Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm)
In response to the events of 9/11, the Bush administration passed this legislation which made it easier to identify and prosecute terrorists. Critics point out that the rules also made it easier for the government to invade our privacy.
Two Questions:
Nixon used this term to describe socially conservative Americans who had grown tired of liberal excesses and violence in the 1960s.
organization for women's rights established during Nixon's presidency
"Silent Majority"
NOW - National Organization of Women
When Iranians seized control of the US Embassy in Iran, holding hostages for two years. Carter's rescue attempt failed, leading to lowered approval ratings.
Iran Hostage Crisis
Characterized by Reagan's belief that helping businesses will indirectly benefit workers and consumers
"trickle-down economics"
This president established a budget surplus, which he was able to do by cutting the nation's military budget significantly.
Clinton
In response to the events of 9/11, this agency focused on anti-terrorism, border security, and cyber security.
Dept. of Homeland Security
By being the first president to visit China and the USSR, Nixon help to _______________ relations with these countries.
"normalize"
Rachel Carson's book which raised awareness of the dangers of pollution. It helped bolster the environmental movement, which led to the establishment of the EPA.
Silent Spring
Also known as the "Strategic Defense Initiative", this proposed missile defense system was meant to protect the US from a nuclear attack from the USSR. Unfortunately, the plan never came to fruition.
"Star Wars"
the result of the "Monica Lewinski Scandal"
These conflicts are considered part of the "War on Terror'
Iraq and Afganistan
Watergate
Ford's action toward Nixon when he took office
pardon
Perhaps his greatest achievement, Reagan worked with Gorbachev to thaw the Cold War. What were the eventual results? Note: The inability of the Soviet economy to outspend the US economy in the arms/space race was a major factor as well.
Fall of Communism
Fall of the Berlin Wall
End of Cold War
This agreement established free trade between Mexico, Canada, and the US. Critics point out that the agreement led many US manufacturers to move their factories to Mexico.
NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)
Two Questions:
Why was the election of 2008 historic?
This legislation provided subsidized healthcare for impoverished Americans. Critics point out that the plan is not fiscally plausible.
Obama, the first black president, was elected
Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)