Unit 9 Vocab

Ronald Reagan

40th President of the United States known for his policies that favored conservative values and economic reforms.

Neo-Conservatives

A political movement characterized by a pragmatic approach to international relations and a belief in promoting democracy.

New Right/Conservatism

A political movement that emphasizes traditional values and a strong market economy, often opposing liberal policies.

Supply Side Economics/Reaganomics

An economic theory that advocates tax cuts and deregulation to stimulate economic growth.

Yuppies

A slang term for 'young urban professionals' characterized by their affluent lifestyles in the 1980s.

Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars)

A proposed missile defense system intended to protect the U.S. from nuclear missiles, announced by Reagan.

Reagan Doctrine

A foreign policy strategy supporting anti-communist movements worldwide during the Reagan Administration.

Geraldine Ferraro

The first female vice presidential candidate on a major party ticket in the U.S., running with Walter Mondale in 1984.

Mikhail Gorbachev

The last leader of the Soviet Union, known for his reforms of Glasnost and Perestroika.

Glasnost and Perestroika

Policies introduced by Gorbachev aimed at increasing transparency and restructuring the Soviet economy.

Iran-Contra Scandal

A political scandal during Reagan's presidency involving secret arms sales to Iran to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua.

George Bush

41st President of the United States, who served from 1989 to 1993 and was Reagan's Vice President.

Saddam Hussein

The former President of Iraq, known for his invasion of Kuwait in 1990.

Operation Desert Storm/Persian Gulf War

A military operation in 1991 to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation.

Bill Clinton

42nd President of the United States who served from 1993 to 2001.

Ross Perot

A businessman and political candidate known for his third-party run in the 1992 presidential election.

NAFTA

North American Free Trade Agreement aimed at eliminating trade barriers between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Welfare Reform Bill (Opportunity Act)

Legislation aimed at overhauling the welfare system and promoting work over dependency.

Family and Medical Leave Act

A law allowing employees to take unpaid leave for family and medical reasons without losing their job.

Election of 2000/Bush v. Gore

A highly contested presidential election ultimately decided by a Supreme Court ruling regarding Florida's vote.

George W. Bush

43rd President of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009.

Immigration Reform and Control Act (1986)

Legislation aimed at curbing illegal immigration by granting amnesty to certain undocumented immigrants.

War on Terrorism

A global campaign launched by the U.S. following the September 11 attacks to combat terrorism.

September 11, 2001

Date of terrorist attacks on the United States by al-Qaeda, resulting in significant loss of life and national response.

Osama Bin Laden

The leader of al-Qaeda, responsible for plotting the September 11 attacks.

Patriot Act of 2001

Legislation passed to enhance national security in response to the September 11 attacks.

Axis of Evil

A term used by President George W. Bush to describe governments that he accused of helping terrorism.

Operation Iraqi Freedom

The military operation initiated in 2003 to oust Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq.

Department of Homeland Security

A federal agency established in response to September 11 to coordinate national efforts to protect the homeland.

No Child Left Behind

Education reform law aimed at improving educational outcomes and accountability in U.S. schools.

Barack Obama

44th President of the United States, known for his Affordable Care Act and being the first African American president.

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)

Health reform law aimed at expanding access to healthcare and reducing costs.

Defense of Marriage Act

A law that defined marriage for federal purposes as the union between one man and one woman.