Unit VI: Conservative Reaction (1981-1992) Flashcards

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the Unit VI lecture notes covering Reagan's presidency, economic policies, and foreign relations from 1981 to 1992.

Election of $1980$

A presidential contest between Carter and Reagan where Governor Reagan promised a different vision and direction for America.

Military Buildup

A defense expansion including the B-1 Bomber, M1 Abrams Tank, and a $600$ Ship Navy.

The Reagan Doctrine

A foreign policy approach implemented in Latin America, exemplified by the Invasion of Grenada.

Reaganomics

An economic plan characterized by Tax Cuts, Reduced Money Supply, Reduced Social Spending, and Reduced Regulation.

"Trickle-Down Economics"

A term used to describe the Reaganomics approach to the American economy.

Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars)

A defense program developed during the Reagan era military buildup.

Lebanon Intervention ($1983$)

An intervention involving the Embassy & Barracks Bombing and the taking of hostages.

Iranian Hostage Crisis ($1981$)

The hostage situation that concluded at the start of the Reagan era.

Invasion of Grenada ($1983$)

A military action that serves as a specific example of the Reagan Doctrine in practice.

Economic Problems of $1981$

Issues faced by Reagan upon taking office, including Stagnant Wages, Inflation, Weak Growth, and Unemployment.

Laffer Curve

A theoretical concept related to tax rates and Reagan's economic plan.

Nicaragua: Sandinistas v. Contras

A conflict in Latin America involving opposing groups that the Reagan Administration engaged with via the Reagan Doctrine.

Iran-Contra Affair

A scandal involving the Reagan Administration that led to a Congressional Investigation and the Tower Commission.

Mikhail Gorbachev

The Soviet leader who engaged in US-Soviet Summits and productive discussions with Reagan.

Glasnost & Perestroika

Reform concepts associated with Mikhail Gorbachev and Soviet relations.

Boland Amendment ($1982$)

Legislation related to foreign policy constraints during the Iran-Contra context.

Lt. Col. Oliver North

A key figure associated with the Iran-Contra Affair.

Able Archer $83$

A war scare event associated with Autumn Forge.

Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan ($1979$-$1989$)

A decade-long conflict involving the Mujahideen that influenced Reagan's foreign policy.

Tower Commission

A body tasked with investigating the events of the Iran-Contra Affair.

"The Evil Empire"

A term used by Ronald Reagan to describe the Soviet Union.

Latin American Dictators

Leaders in Chile, El Salvador, Panama, and Guatemala involved in regional politics during the Reagan era.