Conservative Movement
People advocating for smaller government, less regulations, and disliking large government programs/spending.
Supply-Side Economics (Reaganomics)
Reagan's theory of tax cuts and deregulation to stimulate the economy, favored by conservatives, and led to increased national debt.
Moral Majority
Conservative Christian group founded by Jerry Falwell with the goal of politically engaging Christians.
Roe v. Wade
Supreme Court case that controversially legalized abortion.
A Nation at Risk
1980s report highlighting American students falling behind in standardized test scores compared to other countries.
Crack
Inexpensive form of cocaine that caused an epidemic, particularly affecting inner-city neighborhoods.
AIDS
Critical health issue in the 1980s, leading to mass protests from the gay community due to lack of understanding and medical attention.
Brady Bill
Gun control law that prohibited criminals from purchasing firearms.
Oklahoma City Bombing
Act of domestic terrorism by Timothy McVeigh, bombing the Alfred P. Murrah federal building.
Columbine Shooting
Major mass school shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado.
Challenger Explosion
Tragic event where the space shuttle Challenger exploded after takeoff, resulting in the death of all 7 astronauts.
Contract for America
Conservative goals outlined in a plan by Republican Newt Gingrich as a response to Clinton's policies.
Internet
Global computer network revolutionizing information access, with concerns about privacy.
Sandra Day O'Connor
First woman appointed to the Supreme Court, appointed by Reagan.
Marines in Lebanon
Reagan sent Marines to Lebanon where a massive attack with a car bomb killed over 200 people, leading to US withdrawal.
Iran-Contra Affair
Reagan's government scandal involving secret weapon sales to Iran to fund Contras in Nicaragua.
Bosnia
Civil war in Yugoslavia resulting in the creation of 5 new countries, with US and UN intervention to restore peace.
Somalia
Civil war leading to a massive famine, with US and UN efforts to provide relief.
Apartheid
Segregation system in South Africa, ended with US sanctions.
Nelson Mandela
First elected black president of South Africa, instrumental in ending Apartheid.
Al Qaeda
Islamic terrorist group responsible for numerous attacks, led by Osama Bin Laden.
Bill Clinton
Moderate Democrat President of the United States.
Family Medical Leave Act
Legislation guaranteeing 12 weeks of leave for emergencies or family reasons.
Impeachment
Clinton was impeached for perjury and obstruction of justice but not removed from office.
Biotechnology
Technology utilizing living organisms or biological systems.
George H.W. Bush
Republican President after Clinton, involved in the Persian Gulf War and criticized for raising taxes.
Persian Gulf War
Conflict where Bush sent troops to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi invasion led by Saddam Hussein.
Clinton's Foreign Policy
Collaboration with the UN for humanitarian efforts in war-torn countries.
Reagan's Economic Policy
Reaganomics involved tax cuts and deregulation to stimulate the economy, criticized for widening income gaps.
End of the Cold War/ Collapse of the Soviet Union
Soviet collapse due to economic issues, Gorbachev's reforms, and eventual independence of satellite nations.