Carter
When Jimmy Carter became president, the United States was in this economic state which sees a "flat-lining" of unemployment, economic growth, and growing inflation.
What is "Stagflation"
President Ronald Reagan implemented this new style of economics, which lowered taxes on the wealthy class, hoping that money would trickle down through society.
What is "Reaganomics" or Trickle-Down or Supply-Side economics
During the Gulf War, the United States would fight Iraq led by this famous leader, who was the military dictator over the country of Iraq
Who is Saddam Hussein
Who is Monica Lewinsky
The 80s saw a technological revolution happen overnight. This company led the way in new innovations in computers with their new "Macintosh".
Who is Apple
The reason for the growing economic issues during Carter's presidency was due to this crisis going on due to hostile relations in the Middle East
What is the "Energy Crisis" or Gas shortages
During Reagan's presidency, a NASA rocket would infamous explode during takeoff. These event is called what?
What is the Challenger Disaster
Invading Kuwait and southern Iraq was part of the Gulf War, code-named to this military operation
What is Operation Desert Storm
During Clinton's presidency, the world economies would come together to from this new economic system of trade, which sees global trade lower prices and the cost of American jobs
What is "Globalization"
A new invention first implemented into cars, had the ability to connect people via towers as they drove along
What is the Cell Phone
What is the "Malaise Speech" or "Crisis of Confidence"
In front of the Berlin Wall, Ronald Reagan would state these famous words, calling for Premier Gorbachev to free Eastern Europe.
What is "Tear Down this Wall"
x2 points = Name the group the arms were sent to
What is Afghanistan (Soviet-Afghan War)
x2:Mujaheddin
T/F - Bill Clinton was impeached by Congress for committing perjury while testifying about his affair, meaning Clinton was removed from the office as president.
False, Impeachment does not mean removal from office
One of the first early popular video games of all time saw a hungry protagonist seek to traverse an entire level before moving on to the next stage
What is Pac-Man
This crisis in Iran would collapse the Jimmy Carter administration with the American people losing confidence in Carter's leadership
What is the Iran Hostage Crisis
Ronald Reagan was part of a new wave in the Republican party called what? This wave was for less government, traditional values, and big military
What is "the Conservative Movement"
Gorbachev would implement this policy; lightening restrictions on freedom of speech and information, to try to keep the Soviet Union from collapse.
What is Glasnost
Clinton would help orchestrate this trade deal between Mexico and Canada that would eliminate taxes and tariffs between the three nations.
What is NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)
One of the most influential technological inventions of the 80s, gave its users the ability to listen to music as they moved through their daily lives.
What is the Walkman
Jimmy Carter was elected president because he could best be classified as this, a politician who has no connections or experience in Washington D.C.
What is an "outsider"
Reagan's administration was caught secretly selling weapons to the government of Iran, who then sold them to a groups in Central America called Contras. A process which is illegal. What was this scandal called?
What is the Iran-Contra Affair
Who is Ross Perot
During the now infamous OJ Simpson trial, what was the famous quote stated after Simpson tried on the glove at the murder scene. (Must be word-for-word)
What is "If it doesn't fit, you must acquit"
This new popular style of music in the 1990s, could best be described as angst-y or filled with raw emotion and loud electric sounds. Popular with the youth of the 90s. Included bands such as Nirvana.
What is Grunge Music