cultural shit and terrorist attacks

What caused systemic decline in American cities during the mid-1980s?

Deindustrialization and 'white flight' to the suburbs.

What major social issue emerged in the mid-1980s impacting urban neighborhoods?

The Crack Epidemic.

How did the Crack Epidemic affect urban crime rates?

It led to a rise in gang violence and increased homicide rates.

What are mandatory minimum sentencing laws related to in the context of the 1980s?

They were implemented in response to the rise of crack cocaine offenses.

What was the evolution of Hip Hop music in the 1980s?

It transitioned from celebratory block party music to powerful social commentary.

Which song by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five addressed social issues in the 1980s?

The Message.

What significant cultural impact did MTV have on hip hop in the late 1980s?

It helped mainstream hip hop and brought urban narratives to white suburban audiences.

What was the key event at Ruby Ridge in 1992?

An 11-day armed standoff involving Randy Weaver and federal law enforcement.

What was the outcome of the Waco Siege in 1993?

It ended in a fire that killed 76 people, including many children.

What was the motive behind the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing?

It was a terrorist attack orchestrated by Ramzi Yousef and others, marking a shift in security concerns.

What was significant about the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995?

It was the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history, resulting in 168 deaths.