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Moral Majority

A political organization formed in the 1970s by Jerry Falwell to promote conservative social values.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

A landmark U.S. law passed in 1990 that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

USA PATRIOT Act

A law passed after the September 11, 2001 attacks that aimed to strengthen U.S. law enforcement's ability to combat terrorism.

Christian Coalition

A conservative Christian political organization founded in 1989 to promote evangelical Christian values in U.S. politics.

Persian Gulf War (1990-1991)

A conflict triggered by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, leading to a U.S.-led coalition force launching Operation Desert Storm.

Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003-2011)

A military operation launched by the U.S. in 2003 to remove Saddam Hussein, based on claims of WMDs.

Reaganomics

Economic policies promoted by Ronald Reagan in the 1980s focusing on tax cuts and deregulation.

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

A trade agreement signed in 1994 between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico aimed at reducing trade barriers.

Tea Party

A political movement that began in the early 2000s advocating for limited government and fiscal responsibility.

SDI/Star Wars

The Strategic Defense Initiative proposed by Reagan in 1983 for a missile defense system against nuclear attacks.

Contract with America

A document released by the Republican Party in 1994 outlining proposals to reduce government size and cut taxes.

Great Recession (2007-2009)

A global economic downturn that began with the collapse of the housing bubble in the U.S.

Reagan Doctrine

A U.S. foreign policy strategy during the Reagan administration to support anti-communist movements globally.

Bush v. Gore (2000)

A landmark Supreme Court case that resolved the disputed 2000 presidential election.

American Recovery & Investment Act (2009)

A stimulus package enacted during Obama's first term to combat the Great Recession.

Glasnost/Perestroika

Policies initiated by Gorbachev in the 1980s, promoting transparency and economic reform in the Soviet Union.

9/11 Attacks

The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, involving hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center and Pentagon.

Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (2010)

A comprehensive healthcare reform law aimed at increasing insurance coverage and reducing costs.

Iran-Contra Affair

A political scandal in the 1980s involving illegal arms sales to Iran to fund Nicaraguan Contra rebels.

Al Qaeda

A militant Islamist organization founded by Osama bin Laden, known for the September 11 attacks.