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George H. W. Bush had a vision for a "new world order" after the end of which 50-year struggle ended in 1991?
The end of the Cold War with the Soviet collapse.
100
The Republican Party was changed during the 1980s to resist years of counterculture (hippies) & increase family values and religious advocates. What nickname was given to this period that helped elect Ronald Reagan?
The "New Right"
100
This image highlights what failure?
Vietnam falling to communism after the US pulled out of the war.
100
The energy crisis gripped America when what entity placed an embargo on the US due to its involvement in the Middle East?
OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries)
100
What effect did this have on America?
It spurred the Environmental Movement and encouraged society to be more regulated by the EPA.
200
Pres. George H. W. Bush greenlit an invasion of this country after dictator Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait?
Iraq - "Operation Desert Storm"
200
There were many wars for democracy in the Eastern Bloc countries after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Why is that?
Many different nations/ethnicities of people had been forced to live under communist rule and now they wanted to create new nation-states which led to much war.
200
Supply Side Economics is the theory that tax cuts to the upper class will create a trickle down effect to create more jobs. What popular nickname is given to this?
"Reaganomics"
200
This was the last Soviet Union leader that worked with Reagan and Bush to bring about an end to the Cold War?
Mikhail Gorbachev
200
Gorbachev and Reagan meet and soon after what fate will fall to the Soviet Union?
The Soviet Union collapsed signaling the end of the Cold War.
300
President Ford took office without ever being elected President. How is this possible?
Nixon resigned as president due to Watergate pressure.
300
Pres. Ronald Reagan created much pressure on the Soviet Union to spend billions to create "SDI - Strategic Defense Initiative" which was a system of outerspace lasers. What nickname was given to this program that was complete made up?
"Star Wars" - It eventually caused collapse because of the money spent on it.
300
Reagan made history when he appointed Sandra Day O'Connor to what high position?
Supreme Court Justice
300
The internet created massive cultural integration since its adoption in the mid-1990s by connecting people from all over the world. What is this called?
Globalization
300
Clinton was a formidable political opponent because of his ability to do what?
He could work with all political parties to create compromises to pass bills
400
Why was Bill Clinton impeached?
Committed perjury by lying under oath.
400
The 3rd major wave of immigration to the US began in the 1970s and had which origin generally?
Hispanic and Asian descent
400
Bill Clinton's greatest achievement was to increase trade among Canada, Mexico and the US. Which agreement allowed for this?
NAFTA
400
Oliver North exposed the movement of money to fund anti-communist guerillas in Nicaragua from the sell of weapons to Iran to also resist communism. What was the name of this scandal during the Reagan administration?
Iran-Contra Affair
400
Cesar Chavez is most associated with what movement?
United Farm Workers who sought to secure rights for migrant farm workers. He led a strike against grape vineyards for better pay and working conditions.
500
This image highlights Pres. Carter's greatest moment of brokering peace between Egypt & Israel. What name is given to this agreement to bring peace to the Middle East?
Camp David Accords
500
Which event tarnished Carter's ability to get reelected seen below?
Iranian Hostage Crisis
500
The War on Terror was prompted by which two events?
The search for Osama bin Laden & weapons of mass destruction (WMDs)
500
A direct effect of the 9/11 attacks were?
The War on Terror to find Osama bin Laden and find weapons of mass destruction.
500
This leader of N.O.W wrote Feminine Mystique and led the modern women's liberation movement pushing for expanded job opportunities and equal pay for equal work.
Betty Friedan