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What led to the emergence of the New Right?

Many Americans, especially conservatives suburban whites, had become wary of Great Society initiatives and the growth of government responsibility and called for the slashing of numerous programs to limit government spending

Election of 1980

Former Governor of California (and Hollywood actor), Reagan campaigned on the conservative values of the New Right, winning the presidency in 1980. With the Moral Majority's help, Republicans also established a majority in the Senate for the first time in almost 30 years

Economic Recovery Act

1981. to encourage economic growth through reductions in individual income tax rates, the expensing of depreciable property, incentives for small businesses, and incentives for savings, and for other purpose

What impact did Reagan have on the Supreme Court?

He appointed 3 conservative judges, including the first female Supreme Court justice, that would influence decisions for decades

Iran-Contra Affair

scandal including arms sales to the Middle East in order to send money to help the Contras in Nicaragua even though Congress had objected

Strategic Defense Initiative

Became known as Star Wars and would be able to shoot missiles down from space. Critics claimed it could never be perfected.

Reaganomics/Supply Side Economics

the economic policies of Reagan, associated especially with the reduction of taxes (disproportionately benefit the wealthy), promotion of unrestricted free-market activity, decreased federal spending

How did the diplomatic relationship with the USSR change during the 1980s?

Soviet reforms under Gorbachev's leadership led to new common ground between the rivals and led to the signing disarmament treaties. Gorbachev's reforms eventually led to the collapse of Soviet rule as independence movements emerged throughout the USSR

START I

The United States and the Soviet Union signed this treaty in July 1991 which called for a reduction in the number of long-range nuclear warheads and bombs held by each country by about one-third over a period of seven years.

Glasnost and Perestroika

Two reform movements in Russia. Glasnost was meant to provide opportunities to share new ideas. Perestroika was intended to give businesses more freedom for innovation and competition

Digital Revolution

a set of significant changes brought about by computers and other digital devices during the second half of the 20th century, expanded the reach of the American economy and increased economic activity

What impact did technology have on society?

Mobile access to the internet, via cellphones, created the occasion for constant connection across the country and world. Social media platforms even changed what those connections look like.

Which regions attracted the most immigration during the 1990s and 2000s? From where?

The South and West due to their growing economic opportunities and their proximity to Mexico and Latin America, in general.

Immigration Reform and Control Act

new, fairer process for entry into America, outlawed the hiring of undocumented immigrants, but offered legal status to those who had lived in the U.S. for five years. Debates over immigration policy persisted, however, as did efforts to tighten U.S. border controls.

Response to increased immigration

Nativist resentment of Latino-Americans and immigrants arose, citing the competition for jobs as the major frustration (like the Irish). Still, immigration contributed to significant economic growth throughout this period

Effects of 9/11

The declaration of a "Global War on Terror"led to increased US military intervention across the world, especially in the MiddleEast. Heightened national security concerns also led to increased surveillance measures and Islamophobia

Department of Homeland Security

US federal agency created in 2002 to coordinate national efforts against terrorism

Patriot Act

A controversial law overwhelmingly passed by Congress in 2001 after 9/11, It greatly expanded the power of federal law enforcement authorities to move against + surveil suspected terrorists.

Environmental concerns in this period

Global warming had long been a significant concern for over a half century but the increased dependence on fossil fuels was more deeply correlated with climate change. This led to calls for alternative energy sources and the "go green"movement.

Al Gore

Clinton's vice president, lectured across the country warning about the dangers of fossil fuels and the ozone layer