Unit 9 apush notes

Ronald Reagan's Background

Characteristics and Beliefs

Election of 1980

Factors and Outcome

Carter's Legacy

Post-Presidential Achievements

Reagan's Inauguration and Goals

Welfare State and Budget Reduction

Reagan's Economic Policies

Reaganomics and Thatcher Comparison

The Battle of the Budget

Reagan's Budget Proposals and Challenges

Reagan Renews the Cold War

Approach to the Soviet Union

Troubles Abroad

U.S. Involvement in Middle East and Central America

Round Two for Reagan

Re-election in 1984 and Second Term Focus

The Iran-Contra Imbroglio

Covert Actions and Controversy

Reagan’s Economic Legacy

Tax Cuts, Deficits, and Income Inequality

The Religious Right

Influence of Evangelical Christians in Politics

Conservatism in the Courts

Reagan's Judicial Appointments and Impact

Referendum on Reaganism in 1988

Setbacks and George H. W. Bush's Election

George H

Global Changes and New World Order

The Persian Gulf Crisis

Operation Desert Storm and Aftermath

Bush on the Home Front

Achievements and Criticisms