U.S. Presidential Study Guide: Nixon, Carter, Reagan Vocabulary

Flashcards covering key vocabulary related to the U.S. Presidential Study Guide, focusing on Nixon, Carter, and Reagan.

Stagflation

A condition of high unemployment combined with high inflation, experienced during Nixon's presidency.

New Federalism

Nixon's policy of providing block grants to states, increasing state autonomy.

Reaganomics

Reagan's economic policies based on tax cuts and supply-side theory.

Watergate Scandal

A major scandal during Nixon's presidency involving illegal surveillance and a cover-up, leading to his resignation.

Iran Hostage Crisis

A crisis during Carter's presidency where 52 Americans were held hostage in Iran for 444 days.

Iran-Contra Affair

A scandal during Reagan's presidency involving secret arms deals and the funding of the Contras, violating the Boland Amendment.

Detente

A policy of easing tensions with the USSR and China initiated by Nixon.

SALT I

A strategic arms limitation treaty signed between the U.S. and USSR during Nixon's presidency.

Camp David Accords

A peace agreement brokered by Carter between Egypt and Israel.

Reagan Doctrine

Reagan's policy of providing anti-communist support globally.

SDI (Star Wars)

Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative, a proposed missile defense system.

EPA

Environmental Protection Agency, created during Nixon's presidency.

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration, created during Nixon's presidency.

Moral Majority

A conservative religious group that supported Reagan.

Three Mile Island

Site of a nuclear meltdown during Carter's presidency.