Important Leaders
U.S. president from 1980-1988; known as the "Great Communicator"
Who is Ronald Reagan
an illness that caused mass hysteria during the mid 1980's
What is AIDS
a fortified concrete and wire barrier that separated East and West Berlin; symbolized the end of communism in Europe
What is the Berlin Wall
During the 1980s, U.S. citizens were concerned when large amounts of ______ were being shipped north from Latin America.
What is drugs
*Daily Double*
What Michael Jackson album has sold more than 33 million copies worldwide?
U.S. President from 1988-1992; known for his role in several foreign policy challenges
Who is George H.W. Bush
Economic Recovery Act of 1981 allowed the richest or poorest Americans to receive the largest tax cuts?
What is richest
a weapons program devised by Reagan to put lasers in outer space
What is Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) or "Star Wars"
Iraq invaded this nearby country to take over rich oil deposits
What is Kuwait
Which country averages the most stolen cars per year; Poland, Kenya, or Mexico
What is Poland
Iraqi dictator; known for his use of brutal force to maintain power
Who is Saddam Hussein
the nickname for supply-side economics during the 1980s; economic philosophy that states a cut in taxes will encourage consumer spending
What is Reaganomics
In 1989, which country's reunification sparked a series of bloodless revolutions to bring down communism in Eastern Europe?
What is Germany
a brief conflict that resulted in few U.S. casualties; it involved Iraq and the United Nations coalition led by the U.S.
What is Persian Gulf War or Operation Desert Storm
a soft, sculptured doll that became a global sensation during the 1980s; a must-have around Christmas time
What is Cabbage Patch Kid
Name Will Smith's character on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Who is Will Smith
a crisis that forced the federal government to bail out depositors at failed banks; result of fraudulent behavior in the banking industry
What is the Savings and Loan Crisis
a treaty between the U.S. and Soviet Union that reduced the number of nuclear weapons in the world; reduced nuclear weapons by over 80%
What is START I
the U.S. issued economic sanctions against this racially divided country
What is South Africa
a political philosophy that supports limited government involvement; beliefs include: private organizations helping the needy and a strong national defense
What is Conservatism; (modern republicans)
leader of the Soviet Union during the 1980s; known for his reforms to fix the Soviet economy
Who is Mikhail Gorbachev
a study that showed that American students were performing lower on standardized tests
What is Nation at Risk
a secret arrangement to provide funds to Nicaraguan rebels with arms sales to Iran; violated Reagan's policy of negotiating with terrorists
What is Iran-Contra Affair
In the 1990s, the U.S. supported relief efforts to help citizens in this East African country; provided troops as well as resources
What is Somalia
a political philosophy that supports an increase in government intervention; beliefs include: using the law to protect minorities and cooperating with international organizations
What is liberalism; (modern democrats)