Reagan Presidency Flashcards

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Sandra Day O'Connor

Nominated by Reagan in 1981 to the US Supreme Court; the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the US

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Reaganomics

Economic policies of Reagan that called for widespread tax cuts (Laffer Curve), a decreased social spending, increased military spending, and the deregulation of domestic markets

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"Just Say No" campaign

Led by first lady Nancy Reagan sought to discourage youth from using drugs

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Peace Through Strength

A strong military would deter military aggression towards the US. Military strength would promote peaceful international relations

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Reagan Doctrine

US would aid anti-communist freedom fighters

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Iran-Contra Affair

Political scandal that involved selling US weapons to Iran despite an embargo in return for US hostages held by Iranian terrorist group in Lebanon. The sale from the weapons would be diverted to the Contras in Nicaragua