APUSH Period 9 - URP

APUSH Period 9 Flashcards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_70wFjYtdC8

Who won the election of 1980?

Ronald Reagan won the election of 1980 against Jimmy Carter.

What was Reagan's economic policy known as?

Reaganomics, emphasizing supply-side economics, tax cuts, and deregulation.

What event caused Reagan's approval ratings to drop?

The Iran-Contra affair.

Which Soviet leader did Reagan challenge to tear down the Berlin Wall?

Mikhail Gorbachev.

When did the Berlin Wall fall?

November 9th, 1989.

Who won the presidential election of 1988?

George H.W. Bush.

What was the Persian Gulf War also known as?

Desert Storm.

When did the Soviet Union dissolve?

1991.

Who won the election of 1992?

Bill Clinton.

What was Clinton's controversial policy regarding gay and lesbian individuals in the military?

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell".

What was the NAFTA agreement?

An agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada to reduce trade barriers.

What led to Clinton's impeachment proceedings?

His affair with intern Monica Lewinsky.

Who won the presidential election of 2000?

George W. Bush, son of George H.W. Bush.

What Supreme Court case decided the 2000 election?

Bush v. Gore.

What caused the 2008 economic crisis?

A lack of oversight in the financial industry, including poor lending practices, which led to a housing crisis.

What was the No Child Left Behind Act?

Legislation that set standards for academic achievement and held schools more accountable for student performance.

What event triggered the War on Terror?

The September 11th, 2001 attacks by Al-Qaeda on the World Trade Center.

What was the USA Patriot Act?

An act that expanded surveillance and law enforcement powers to combat terrorism.

What were Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom focused on?

Removing weapons of mass destruction from Iraq and bringing down Saddam Hussein, and ending the Taliban and Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, respectively.

Who became the first African-American president of the U.S.?

Barack Obama.

What was the Affordable Care Act also known as?

Obamacare, which aimed to expand healthcare access.

What was the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act?

A series of measures that sought to stabilize the economy, create jobs, and prevent similar economic collapses in the future.

Who was behind the 9/11 terrorist attacks?

Osama bin Laden.

What is the Rust Belt?

A decline in manufacturing, especially in industrial states.

What regions benefited from the decline of the Rust Belt?

The suburban Sun Belt region.

What caused the influx of Southern states influence on national politics?

The influx of prior city dwellers into more rural regions.

Where were most American immigrants coming from after 1980?

Latin America and Asia.

Which act led to a rise in immigration from Asia?

The Immigration Act of 1965, which lifted strict quotas on Asian immigrants.