ECONOMY
What is stagflation?
High inflation and high unemployment at the same time.
Who was president during 9/11?
George W. Bush
What war was fought after 9/11?
War on Terror
What law increased government power after 9/11?
USA PATRIOT Act
What group supported religion and traditional values?
Moral Majority
What caused prices to rise in the 1970s?
Oil shocks
Why did George H.W. Bush lose trust from some people?
Because he promised “no new taxes” but then raised taxes.
What was the goal of U.S. involvement in Bosnia and Kosovo?
To help stop violence and bring peace.
What law improved schools with testing?
No Child Left Behind
What movement opposed taxes and spending?
Tea Party Movement
What plan lowered taxes to grow the economy?
Reaganomics
Who used Reaganomics?
Ronald Reagan
What war removed Iraq from Kuwait?
Desert Storm
How did the Affordable Care Act help Americans?
It gave more people health insurance and protected pre existing conditions.
What movement focused on identity issues?
Identity politics
What law helped the economy after the 2008 crisis?
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
What role did Ross Perot play in elections?
He was a third party candidate who took votes and affected the results.
What conflict increased tensions with nuclear concerns?
Iran tensions
What did the Americans with Disabilities Act change in society?
It gave equal rights and made buildings more accessible.
What protest focused on wealth inequality?
Occupy Wall Street
What act gave money to banks during the financial crisis?
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act
What event decided the 2000 election and made Bush president?
Bush v. Gore
What conflict involved Bosnia and Kosovo?
Balkans Crisis
How did the Anti Drug Abuse Act affect people?
It created mandatory sentences that made people go to prison for set amounts of time.
What ideas did New Conservatism support?
Less government, lower taxes, traditional values, and a stronger military.