U.S. Presidents and Major Events (1969-2016)

These flashcards cover key terms and events related to U.S. presidents from Nixon to Obama.

Detente - A policy aimed at easing the tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.

Nixon

Watergate Scandal - A political scandal involving President ___ attempt to cover up illegal activities related to the Democratic party's offices.

Nixon

U.S. President who succeeded Nixon, known for pardoning Nixon and War Draft Dodgers.

Gerald Ford

Oil Crisis - caused by an OPEC embargo on the U.S.

Carter

Camp David Accords

A peace treaty facilitated by Jimmy Carter between Israel and Egypt.

Stagnation

A period of high inflation and unemployment experienced during Carter's presidency.

Iran Hostage Crisis

A crisis in which 52 Americans were taken hostage in Iran, due to Carter's support of the Shah.

Ronald Reagan

Republican president known for trickle-down economics and his role in ending the Cold War.

Trickle-down economics

An economic theory which states that benefits for the wealthy will eventually trickle down to the rest of the population.

George H.W. Bush

U.S. President known for the Persian Gulf War and the end of the Cold War.

NAFTA

North American Free Trade Agreement that eliminated tariffs and increased trade between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

George W. Bush

President during the September 11 attacks and the subsequent War on Terror.

Patriot Act

Legislation passed post-9/11 that expanded government surveillance capabilities.

Affordable Care Act

Healthcare reform legislation, also known as 'Obamacare', aimed at expanding healthcare access.

Osama Bin Laden

The mastermind behind the September 11 attacks, killed by U.S. special forces during Barack Obama's presidency.