People
Vice president to Reagan and his successor
George H. W. Bush
Under the perception that American society had grown immoral this political movement formed headed by Conservative Protestants and Catholics that sought to tackle percieved issues such as divorce and feminism
Religious Right
The economic theory associated with Ronald Reagan's presidency, emphasizing tax cuts, deregulation, and reduced government spending to stimulate economic growth.
supply-side economics(Reaganomics)
A conflict in 1990-1991 between Iraq and a coaltion of forces, led by the US, in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.
Persian Gulf War
The first female supreme court justice appointed by Reagan.
________ ended the US policy of detente during the Cold War and implemented economic deregulation and cuts in taxes and government spending.
President Ronald Reagan
Conservative magazine founded by William F. Buckley, which promoted conservative viewpoints and ideas.
National Review
The amount of money owed by a country due to budget deficits and borrowing over time. Military spending contributed a significant portion in this time period.
national debt
Socialist political party in Nicaragua.
Sandinistas
free market economics, lower taxes, fewer government regulations
Author of the Conscience of a Conservative,
Barry Goldwater
Voters who supported Ronald Reagan's presidential campaigns, including conservatives, evangelicals, blue-collar workers, and disaffected Democrats.
Reagan coalition (Reagan Democrats)
The reduction of government oversight in various industries. Carter implemented in various industries and Reagan further implemented.
Deregulation
Anti-Sandinista rebel groups in Nicaragua, supported by the US in the 1980s.
Contras
What did Reagan relate politics to; saying politicians need to have a "hell of an opening", cruise for a while, then have a "hell of a close."
Movies
Nobel Prize-winning economist known for their conservative ideology. Published Capitalism and Freedom in 1962 where he pushed that economic freedom is a key factor to the achievement of political freedom.
Milton Freidman
A political and cultural concept emphasizing traditional family structures, morality, and social conservatism.
Family values
Legislation implementing substantial tax cuts and served as a cornerstone of Reaganomics.
Economic Recovery Tax Act
Event in which Iranian revolutionaries held 52 Americans after storming the US Embassy in Tehran.
hostage crisis
Conservative columnist who ironically noted that, "Americans are conservative. What they want to conserve is the New Deal."
George Will
A real estate developer known for his glitzy lifestyle who craved publicity. This man created two buildings in a display of self promotion. This man would later forge a career in television then enter into politics.
Donald Trump
Political organization founded by Jerry Falwell, which advocated for conservative Christian values and influenced elections
Moral Majority
________, __________, __________, and _________ were four entrepreneurs who pioneered the computer revolution in the late 1970's and 1980's. This technology was generally reserved for large corporations and the military and they made it accessible to individual consumers.
Bill Gates, Paul Allen, Steve Jobs, and Steve Wozniak.
Political scandal during Reagan administration, involving sale of weapons to Iran and diversion of funds to Contra rebels in Nicaragua
Iran-Contra affair
Reagan's 1984 campaign slogan. This slogan projected the image of a new day dawning on a confident people.
"It's Morning America"