Mod. 17: Transition and Conservatism (1967-1992)

Flashcards about Transition and Conservatism (1967-1992)

Richard Nixon

Former vice president to Eisenhower, presidential candidate in 1960, and president in 1968; supported federalism and appointed conservative justices.

Realpolitik

Basing foreign policy on realistic views of national interest, considering each issue from the standpoint of what is best for America. Associated with Henry Kissinger.

Richard Nixon

Former vice president to Eisenhower, presidential candidate in 1960, and president in 1968; supported federalism and appointed conservative justices.

Realpolitik

Basing foreign policy on realistic views of national interest, considering each issue from the standpoint of what is best for America. Associated with Henry Kissinger.

Détente

Nixon's policy of more relaxed relations with the Soviet Union and China, despite being an opponent of communism.

Watergate Scandal

A break-in at the Democratic party headquarters in the Watergate complex that led to Nixon's resignation due to his involvement in the cover-up.

Gerald Ford

Nixon's VP who became president after Nixon's resignation; he pardoned Nixon and continued to try and work with the Soviet Union.

Title IX

Passed in 1972, ensured equality for women in federally assisted educational programs, benefiting women's athletics.

Jimmy Carter

Won the 1976 presidential election; his foreign policy focused on human rights, and the economy struggled during his presidency.

Neoconservatives

An influential group that emerged with a faltering economy and political mistakes by Carter, promoted small government, free market, anti-Soviet policies, and traditional values.

Iran Hostage Crisis

Militants stormed the US embassy in Tehran, taking everyone in the building hostage, which Carter was never able to resolve during his presidency.

Ronald Reagan

Won the 1980 presidential election; desired to attack the inflated federal budget, roll back the New Deal style tax-and-spend programs, reduce the bureaucracy, and free up the markets (Reaganomics).

Reaganomics

Reagan's plan to attack the inflated federal budget, roll back the New Deal style tax-and-spend programs, reduce the bureaucracy, and free up the markets.

Mikhail Gorbachev

New Soviet leader in 1985 that was committed to radically restructuring and opening the Soviet Union so military spending could be re-directed.

Iran-Contra Affair

An effort by the Reagan administration to fix problems in Central America and the Middle East, this deception cast a negative light to what would have most likely been an overwhelmingly positive legacy of foreign policy

Sandra Day O’Connor

Appointed by Reagan in 1981, she was the first female Supreme Court justice.

George H.W. Bush

Reagan's VP who won the 1988 presidential election.

Tiananmen Square

In 1989, student demonstrators filled Tiananmen Square, Beijing – the movement was violently crushed by Chinese Communist leaders.

Operation Desert Storm

February 1991, a land war led by the US to expel Iraqi troops from Kuwait in only four days.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Signed in 1990 to prohibit discrimination against citizens with mental of physical disabilities.