1980s & 1990s Test review K

1st factor that made up Reagans economic policy to address stagflation

1st) Reduce government spending

2nd factor that made up Reagans economic policy to address stagflation

2nd) Reduce Government Regulation

3rd factor that made up Reagans economic policy to address stagflation

3rd) Cut Taxes

4th factor that made up Reagans economic policy to address stagflation

4th) Reduce Inflation

What was the agenda of the Moral Majority?

prayers in school, opposition to the equal rights amendment and straight interpretation of the bible

What was Billy Grahams role in Reagans presidency?

he would talk to and give prayers and advice on ethics and morals which provided a spitirual foundation for reagan

What ideas did the Heritage Foundation promote?

conservative policies on free enterprise,limited government, individual freedom, traditional values and strong national defense

How did groups such as the heritage foundation and the moral majority impact the 1980 election?

they would lobby congress ( try to influence congress to support conservative policies)

Discuss the war on drugs during the 1980s

they were highly addictive and there were high rates of drug offenses and crimes in cities

What did the first lady nancy reagan do to raise awareness for the drug issue?

she launched the “Just say NO” campaign

What does MADD stand for?

Mother Against Drunk Driving

why was MADD formed?

to address alcohol issues and drunk driving

who is Sandra Day O’Connor?

she was the first woman in the supreme court

Describe Reagans policy of “Peace Through Strength”

having a strong military and large nuclear arsenal to prevent conflict with enemies

What was the primary reason US troops were sent to lebanon?

they were sent on a peace keeping mission

Why did the US support the contras in Nicaragua?

they were anti communist

Explain the Iran-Contra Affair

the military secretly sold weapons to Iran and diverted the money to the contras in nicaragua

What impact did the Iran-Contra affair have on the american people?

it caused americans to not trust the government

Describe the Strategic Defense Initiative

a plan to create a shield that can intercept nuclear missiles from space

What did critics of SDI call the program?

star wars

What issues did Reagan and Gorbachev discuss at the summits?

reducing the numbers of nukes but disagree of the SDI

What was the purpose of the INF treaty?

to eliminate an entire class of nuclear weapons specifically intermediate range missiles

What event marked the end of the cold war?

The soviet union collapsed and became 15 independent countries

Discuss the space shuttle programs. How were shuttles different from other space crafts?

they were re usable

Explain the challenger disaster

it exploded on TV and killed 7 astronauts including a US history teacher

Discuss the impact Bill Gates in the 1980s

he created microsoft and the first PC

How did country and western music influence american culture?

it brought rural traditions, values, life styles to urban and suburban audiences.

Explain the events that led to the end of the cold war

• The tearing down of the berlin wall

• Perestroika- a reform that gave businesses more freedom to make decisions

• Glasnost- allowed more openness, free speech, and public discussion

Why were chinese citizens protesting in Tiananmen square?

the communist governement and the demand for more freedom and less corruption

How did the chinese government respond to these protests?

they sent the military with troops and tanks, they arrested hundreds and killed thousands

How did the US and Europe respond to these events?

put economic sanctions (lower trae with them_ and pressuring them to improve human rights

Why didnt President Bush impose further punishment on china?

he thought it would hurt out economy but many people criticized him

What was the 1989 invasion of Panama called?

What was operation “Just Cause”

What was the goal of this invasion?

ti capture manuel noriega

who is manuel noriega?

he was a spy for cuba, the sandinistas and the US

Who was the leader of Iraq?

Saddam Hussein

What were two reason Iran invaded Kuwait?

to get access to persian gulf and for oil

Why was the US involved?

they might invade saudi arabia and we got scared because they are our oil supply

What was the result?

Kuwait is liberated form Iraq

What agreements were made at the end?

• must recognize Kuwait as a sovereign nation

• hussein must agree to random UN inspection for weapons of mass destruction

What was George HW Bush broken campaign promise?

no new taxes

How did americans with disabilities act impact businesses and society?

it became more accessible; had ramps, wider doorways, accessible restrooms, and prevented businesses from denying service to disabled people.

How did Ross Perot impact the 1992 election?

he stole votes from the republican side

Who won the 1992 election

Bill Clinton

What was first lady Hilary clinton put in charge of during Clintons administration?

Healthcare Reform

Did she accomplish her goal?

NO

describe the family medical leave act

grants 12 weeks of unpaid leave for birth, adoption, or illness protecting your job but not your position

Describe gun control laws under president clinton

increased funding for prisons and police and congress passed a law that required a waiting period and a background check to buy a gun

what impeachment charges were brought against President Clinton?

perjury and obstruction of justice

was clinton removed from office?

no because the senate didnt get 2/3 majority

How did this trial impact americans?

they lost trust in the government

what did scientists use to identify individuals, and in some cases link them to frimes.

DNA

define cultural diffusion/globalization.

increasing connection among countries through trade, communication, technology, and the movement of people and ideas

• the spread of beliefs, practices, ideas and items from one society to another

  
  

what is one reason people oppose globalization?

faster spread of disease and climate change, drug trafficking. trade wars and culture loss

what countries are apart of NAFTA?

canada US and mexico

how does NAFTA impact countrie?

it created the largest free market zone in the world and it lowered prices

T/F NAFTA created the largest free trade market in the world?

TRUE

what was the impact of computers in the workplace?

1.created automated systems to track inventory and shipping

2.Employees now have to sign internet use agreements at work

What are 2 effects of advances in robotics?

1st example: robot assisted surgery in medical fields

2nd example:self driving vehicles

Why was GPS originally created?

the military to improve navigation and troop movements

what is GPS used for today?

guided bombing, farmers to grow crops efficiently, transportation for best route