Reagan Part Two Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the lecture about Ronald Reagan's presidency, economic policies under Reagan, the Iran-Contra scandal, and social issues of the 1980s.

Iran-Contra Scandal

A political scandal in the 1980s involving the illegal sale of arms to Iran, with proceeds used to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua.

Contras

Nicaraguan rebel group fighting against the Sandinista government, receiving funds from illegal trades during the Iran-Contra scandal.

Boland Amendment

Legislation that restricted U.S. government assistance to the Contra rebels in Nicaragua.

Reaganomics

Economic policy associated with Ronald Reagan, focusing on supply-side economics, tax cuts, and reduction of government spending.

Supply Side Economics

An economic theory that advocates reducing taxes and decreasing regulation to stimulate economic growth.

Deregulation

The reduction or elimination of government rules controlling how businesses operate.

IRCA (Immigration Reform and Control Act) 1986

Legislation aimed at reforming immigration policies, making it illegal to hire illegal immigrants, with amnesty for those present before 1982.

AIDS Epidemic

A public health crisis that emerged in the 1980s, affecting perceptions of the disease and leading to increased awareness and research.

Planned Parenthood v. Casey

A 1992 Supreme Court case that upheld the right to have an abortion but allowed states to impose regulations as long as they didn't place an 'undue burden' on women.

Webster v. Reproductive Health Services

A 1989 Supreme Court case that limited the protection of abortion rights established by Roe v. Wade.