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Key Terms
Key Leaders
Liberalism or Conservatism
Iran-Contra Scandal
Important Events
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This was a Soviet policy, established by Gorbachev, permitting open discussion of political and social issues and freer dissemination of news and information.
What is glasnost.
100
This President served two consecutive terms in office and used supply-side economics to bring back the economy.
Who is President Ronald Reagan.
100
A group of people who generally believe the government should take an active role in the economy and in social programs, but should not dictate social behavior.
Who are liberals.
100
During the Iran-Contra Scandal President Ronald Reagan sold guns, and other weapons to this country in exchange for money, and hostages.
What is Iran.
100
On November 9,1989 this was taken down. It was a symbolic end of the Cold War. It also helped to physically reunite Germany.
What is the tearing down of the Berlin Wall.
200
Wal-Mart, founded by Sam Walton in the 80s, has been the most successful on of these...
What is discount retail store.
200
President Ronald Reagan established "the Reagan Doctrine" please explain what "the Reagan Doctrine" was.
What is the belief that the United States should support guerrilla groups who were fighting to overthrow Communist or pro-Soviet governments.
200
A person who believes government power, particularly in the economy, should be limited in order to maximize individual freedom.
Who is a conservative.
200
The money President Reagan made from selling guns to Iran he used to support the guerrilla group in Nicaragua named this.
What is the Contras.
200
 The Camp David Accords were an agreement between ___________and Israel.
Egypt
300
The military strategy that assumes as long as two countries can destroy each other with nuclear weapons, they will be afraid to use them.
What is mutual assured destruction.
300
This man became leader of the Soviet Union in 1985 and agreed to resume arms-control talks. President Reagan challenged this leader to "tear down" the Berlin Wall.
Who is Mikhail Gorbachev.
300
President Ronald Reagan was a _________________. In his campaign he promised to cut taxes and increase defense spending. He also wanted a constitutional amendment banning abortion.
What is a conservative.
300
Why did President Reagan support the Contras in Nicaragua?
What is because of the Reagan Doctrine President Reagan wanted to support the Contras who were fighting against the Sandinistas. The Sandinista rebels had overthrown a pro-American dictator in Nicaragua in 1979, set up a socialist government, and accepted Cuban and Soviet aid.
300
What has been the most lasting effect of Watergate?
Public cynicism about government
400
President Reagan used this economic policy to try and restore the economy. The economic theory believed that lowering taxes would boost the economy as businesses and individuals invest their money, thereby creating prosperity and economic growth that will offset tax cuts.
What is supply-side economics.
400
President Carter’s foreign policy was marked by a commitment to preserving _______.
human rights
400
This region in the United States experienced population growth between 1950 and 1980 due to its climate and job opportunities. Many in this region felt the government was becoming too strong and began voting Republican in large numbers.
What is the Sunbelt region.
400
What did President Reagan and his administration do that was illegal?
What is continued to give money to the Contras in Nicaragua, and sold weapons to Iran in exchange for hostages; even after a Congressional ban to not do so.
400
In the 1980s there was a "boom" in the economy partly because these people had finished college, entered the job market and were making quite a bit of money. What were these people referred to as?
What is "yuppies", or young urban professionals.
500
Please give the definition of "deficit" in your own words. Also, give and example of a financial deficit.
What is the amount by which expenses exceed income. Ms. Adams used student loans to go to college. She will have to pay back the $80,000 in student loans she borrowed once she gets her teaching job. If her teaching job pays $30,000 a year her deficit will be approximately $50,000.
500
During Reagan’s presidency, federal spending increased most for
defense and the military.
500
Give two views liberals and conservatives debate about and where each of them stand on the issues.
What is Conservatives believe: Abortion-right to life. Death Penalty- should be used. Economy- the free market system in which competitive capitalism is present is best. Gun Control- Less gun regulations. Marijuana- Keep it illegal Liberals believe: Abortion-right to choose Death Penalty- should be abolished Economy- a market that the government regulates is best. Gun Control- strong gun regulations are best. Marijuana- Legalize
500
Who was the U.S. Marine Colonel and senior National Security Council member who helped aid the contras, sold weapons to Iran, and admitted before Congress to covering up his actions? Did he get off?
Who is Oliver North. Yes, he and others involved in the scandal were pardoned by President H. W. Bush.
500
In 1981 researchers identified a deadly disease that they named this___________. In the United States this was first noticed among homosexual men, but then spread among heterosexual men and women.
What is AIDs, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.