Period 9: 1980-Present Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is the main economic approach associated with Ronald Reagan’s presidency?
Reaganomics (Supply-Side Economics)
This approach included tax cuts, deregulation, and reduced social welfare spending.
What theory suggests that benefits to the wealthy would ‘trickle down’ to others?
Trickle-down theory
This theory was a key justification for Reagan’s economic policies.
Who mobilized Christian conservatives during the rise of conservatism in the 1980s?
Moral Majority / Religious Right
They focused on issues like anti-abortion and pro-prayer in schools.
What significant legislation simplified the tax code during Reagan’s administration?
Tax Reform Act of 1986
This act cut taxes and aimed to simplify tax regulations.
What coalition emerged during the rise of conservatism in the 1980s?
New Right Coalition
This coalition included evangelicals, fiscal conservatives, and anti-communists.
What was a key foreign policy strategy of Ronald Reagan against the USSR?
Increased military spending (Star Wars/SDI)
This strategy involved confrontational rhetoric and military buildup.
What policies did Mikhail Gorbachev introduce that contributed to the end of the Cold War?
Glasnost and perestroika
Glasnost means openness, while perestroika refers to restructuring.
What event in 1989 symbolized the end of the Cold War?
Fall of the Berlin Wall
This event marked the decline of Soviet influence in Eastern Europe.
What agreement established free trade between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada?
NAFTA (1994)
NAFTA stands for North American Free Trade Agreement.
What was a significant impact of the internet revolution in the economy?
E-commerce and digital communication
The internet transformed how businesses operate and communicate.
What was the longest war in U.S. history following the Cold War?
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
This conflict began after the 9/11 attacks.
What act increased government surveillance after the 9/11 attacks?
Patriot Act (2001)
This act raised concerns regarding civil liberties.
What was Bill Clinton’s approach to governance known as?
Centrist Democrat / ‘Third Way’
This approach aimed to balance liberal and conservative policies.
What major healthcare legislation was passed during Barack Obama’s presidency?
Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)
This act aimed to expand healthcare coverage.
What Supreme Court case legalized same-sex marriage in 2015?
Obergefell v. Hodges
This landmark ruling recognized the right to marry for same-sex couples.
What demographic trend has been influenced by the Immigration Act of 1965?
Increasing immigration from Asia and Latin America
This act significantly changed U.S. immigration patterns.
What significant social issue was highlighted by the Black Lives Matter movement?
Race and policing
The movement addresses systemic racism and police brutality.
What caused the 2008 Great Recession?
Housing bubble collapse and risky banking practices
This financial crisis led to significant economic intervention.
What was a significant outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Highlighted systemic inequality and strained healthcare systems
The pandemic exacerbated existing social and economic disparities.
True or False: The War in Iraq began due to the discovery of weapons of mass destruction.
False
No WMDs were found, which led to controversy over the invasion.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a controversial act that cut welfare benefits during Bill Clinton’s presidency.
Welfare Reform Act of 1996
This act aimed to overhaul the welfare system.
What Supreme Court case weakened the Voting Rights Act?
Shelby County v. Holder (2013)
This ruling limited federal oversight of state voting laws.
What was a major political issue regarding immigration in the U.S.?
Debates over undocumented immigrants and DACA
These discussions highlight the complexities of U.S. immigration policy.
