Reaganomics & the 1980s
This was Reagan’s plan to cut taxes and help the economy
What is Reaganomics?
This war was between Iran and Iraq from 1980 to 1988.
What is the Iran-Iraq War?
This president was impeached in 1998.
Who is Bill Clinton?
The 9/11 attacks happened in this year.
What is 2001?
The first Black U.S. president.
Who is Barack Obama?
This is when prices go up, but people still don’t have jobs.
What is stagflation?
The Soviet Union invaded this country, and the U.S. helped their enemies.
What is Afghanistan?
Clinton’s scandal involved this White House intern.
Who is Monica Lewinsky?
The terrorist group behind 9/11.
What is Al-Qaeda?
Obama’s healthcare law.
What is the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Reagan secretly sold weapons to this country and got into trouble.
What is Iran?
The U.S. fought Iraq in 1991 to help Kuwait.
What is the Persian Gulf War?
Reagan’s Iran-Contra Affair happened because weapons were sold to this country.
What is Iran?
The leader of Al-Qaeda, killed in 2011.
Who is Osama bin Laden?
This trade deal made it easier to do business with Canada and Mexico.
What is NAFTA?
Reagan’s plan to stop drugs led to more people in jail.
What is the War on Drugs?
The U.S. started this war after 9/11.
What is the War in Afghanistan?
Clinton was impeached but not removed because of this decision.
What is being acquitted by the Senate?
After 9/11, this law gave the government more power to watch people.
What is the Patriot Act?
The 2008 election was special because of this.
What is the election of the first African American president?
Reagan helped these fighters in Nicaragua, even though it was against the rules.
Who are the Contras?
The U.S. invaded this country in 2003, looking for dangerous weapons.
What is Iraq?
Reagan’s secret weapon sales hurt his reputation.
What is the Iran-Contra Affair?
The U.S. invaded this country after 9/11.
What is Afghanistan?
Reagan’s plan to lower taxes and help businesses.
What is Reaganomics?