Untitled Flashcards Set

Camp David Accords

Peace agreement between Egypt and Israel brokered by Carter in 1978.

Iran Hostage Crisis

52 Americans held hostage in the U.S. Embassy in Tehran during Carter's presidency, released in 1981.

Soviet Union collapse/Cold War end

Dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, marking the end of the Cold War during Reagan and Bush presidencies.

NAFTA/GATT

NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) created a trade bloc with Canada and Mexico; GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) reduced global trade barriers.

Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare)

2010 law aimed at expanding healthcare access and reducing costs, enacted during Obama's presidency.

War on Terror

Global campaign led by the U.S. after 9/11 to eliminate terrorist organizations, initiated under George W. Bush.

Iran-Contra Affair

Scandal where the Reagan administration secretly sold arms to Iran and used the proceeds to fund Nicaraguan rebels.

Economic policies (Reaganomics)

Economic strategy involving tax cuts and deregulation aimed at stimulating the economy during Reagan's presidency.

9/11

Terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, orchestrated by al-Qaeda during George W. Bush's presidency.

Persian Gulf War

1991 war where U.S. led coalition forces to expel Iraqi troops from Kuwait under George H.W. Bush.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

1993 law providing workers with unpaid leave for family or medical reasons, enacted during Clinton's presidency.

Hurricane Katrina

2005 hurricane that devastated New Orleans, criticized for poor federal response during George W. Bush's presidency.

Economic growth (1990s)

Significant economic expansion occurring during Clinton's presidency, characterized by low unemployment and rising incomes.

Monica Lewinsky Affair

Scandal involving Clinton's impeachment due to his relationship with White House intern Monica Lewinsky.

Sandra Day O’Connor

First woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, appointed by Reagan in 1981.