APUSH Unit 9

Reaganomics

Ronald Reagans economic plan

Family and Medical Leave act

Provided eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons.

North American Free Trade Agreement

Agreement to promote free trade in North American Countries. Removed tariffs between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Affordable Care Act

Mandated that all Americans had a form of health insurance and that businesses provide it to employees in many circumstances. It aimed to reduce healthcare costs and expand access to healthcare services.

Internet

Developed for high speed communication for Military, but expanded for everyday use. It became a global system of interconnected computer networks that enables data exchange and communication.

World Trade Organization

Group that oversees global trade agreements and facilitates negotiations to promote fair trade practices. Many workers were against it as it promoted low-wage labor.

Facebook

An application that quickly attracted billions of users. Misinformation and disinformation was quickly spread as a result of this platform, influencing calls towards content moderation.

Microsofts violation of the Sherman Antitrust act

In the late 1990s, Microsoft's practices, including bundling its software products and maintaining monopoly power in the operating system market, led to a landmark antitrust lawsuit, arguing that it stifled competition and innovation.

Keystone Pipeline

A system of pipelines in North America designed to transport crude oil from Canada to various locations in the United States. Controversial for environmental reasons and its impact on indigenous lands.

Fracking

A method of extracting oil and natural gas by injecting liquid at high pressure into subterranean rocks, creating fractures. It has raised concerns about water contamination and seismic activity.

Recession of 2008-2009

A severe economic downturn resulting from the financial crisis, characterized by high unemployment, declining GDP, and significant foreclosures.

Occupy wall street protests

A series of protests that began in 2011, highlighting issues of economic inequality, corporate greed, and the influence of money in politics. The movement's slogan was "We are the 99%".

Sunbelt population gains

Refers to the significant increase in population in the southern and southwestern United States during the late 20th century, driven by economic opportunities and favorable climates.

Sunbelt presidents

Refers to the U.S. presidents who significantly impacted or were influenced by the Sunbelt region, including economic policies and demographic changes during their administrations.

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

A federal law that aimed to reduce illegal immigration by requiring employers to verify the legal status of their employees and providing a pathway to legal status for certain undocumented immigrants.

Growth of Latino Immigration

Refers to the increasing numbers of immigrants from Latin American countries to the United States, particularly during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, contributing to demographic shifts and cultural diversity.

Welfare Reform Act

A law enacted in 1996 that aimed to decrease welfare dependency by promoting job preparation, work, and personal responsibility among recipients.

Legalization of same sex marriage

Refers to the process by which same-sex couples are granted the legal right to marry, culminating in a landmark Supreme Court decision in 2015(obergefell v hodges) that ensured this right nationwide.

SDI missile defense system

Also knows as Star Wars Missile Defense proposed by President Reagan in 1983 to protect the US from nuclear missile attacks through satellite systems.

Iran-Contra Scandal

A political scandal during the Reagan administration involving the secret sale of arms to Iran to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua, which violated US law.

Gorbachev’s Glasnost

A policy initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev in the 1980s aimed at reforming the Soviet Union's political system by increasing transparency and encouraging open discussion about political and social issues.

START 1

The Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty signed in 1991 between the United States and the Soviet Union to reduce the number of nuclear weapons held by each side.

Persian Guf War

A conflict that arose in 1990 when Iraq, led by Saddam Hussein, invaded Kuwait, prompting military intervention by a coalition led by the United States to liberate Kuwait.

Oslo Accords

A set of agreements between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization in the 1990s aimed at achieving peace and establishing a framework for Palestinian self-governance.

9/11 Attacks

A series of coordinated terrorist attacks carried out by the Islamist extremist group al-Qaeda on September 11, 2001, targeting the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, resulting in significant loss of life and leading to major global security changes.

DHS

A U.S. federal agency created in response to the 9/11 attacks, responsible for coordinating national efforts to protect the country from terrorism and responding to natural disasters.

USA Patriot Act

A law enacted in 2001 that expanded the government's surveillance and investigative powers to combat terrorism, aiming to enhance national security post-9/11.

Guantanamo Detainees

Individuals held at Guantanamo Bay detention camp, many of whom are suspected terrorists, who have faced controversies over their detention without trial and allegations of torture.

British Petroleum Oil Spill

A major environmental disaster that occurred in 2010 when millions of barrels of oil leaked into the Gulf of Mexico, causing widespread ecological damage and leading to significant legal and financial repercussions for BP.

Global Warming Debate

The ongoing discussion regarding the causes, impacts, and responses to rising global temperatures, often centered around human activities and carbon emissions.

ISIS

A militant group that emerged in the early 2000s, known for its extremist ideologies and territorial control in parts of Iraq and Syria, promoting a violent interpretation of Islam.

Debate over Iran Nuclear Treaty

The contentious political discussion surrounding the 2015 agreement aimed at limiting Iran's nuclear capabilities, involving negotiations between Iran and six major world powers, including the U.S.