presidents Flashcards
(26 cards)
What was unique about President Gerald Ford’s election?
He was the first President who was not elected to either the Presidency or the Vice-Presidency.
What significant event did President Jimmy Carter achieve in 1978?
The Camp David Accords, which provided a foundation for a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.
What was significant about the Camp David Accords?
They represented the first peace agreement between Israel and an Arab nation.
What was one of President Jimmy Carter’s focuses in foreign policy?
Emphasized moral principles.
What economic policy is associated with President Ronald Reagan?
Supply-Side Economics.
What does Supply-Side Economics advocate?
Lowering tax rates on personal and business income to stimulate business growth.
What is Trickle-down Economics?
The belief that economic growth depends on making increased amounts of capital available to business.
What major event marked the end of the Cold War during Reagan’s presidency?
The fall of the Berlin Wall.
What was a significant consequence of Reagan’s federal budget proposals?
They included very large deficits.
What was President George H. W. Bush’s primary reason for committing U.S. troops to the Persian Gulf War?
To assure the flow of Middle East oil to the U.S. and its allies.
What was a direct result of the Persian Gulf War?
The U.S. liberated Kuwait from Iraqi control.
What economic crisis occurred during George H. W. Bush’s presidency?
Savings and Loans Crisis.
What was the main goal of the Oslo Accords during President Bill Clinton’s administration?
To bring peace to the Middle East.
What scandal involved President Bill Clinton and led to impeachment charges?
Monica Lewinsky Scandal.
What is NAFTA?
North American Free Trade Agreement.
What were the effects of NAFTA?
Increased commerce and eliminated tariffs, encouraging globalization.
What was a major military involvement of President Bill Clinton?
Sent U.S. troops to Haiti and Bosnia.
What was one of the significant outcomes of President Bill Clinton’s economic policy?
First Balanced Budget since Andrew Jackson.
What was the outcome of the 2000 Presidential Election for George W. Bush?
He lost the popular vote but won the Presidency.
What Supreme Court case determined the outcome of the 2000 Presidential Election?
Bush v. Gore.
What major terrorist event occurred on September 11th during George W. Bush’s presidency?
Hijacking of four US commercial flights by Al Qaeda operatives.
What was the War on Terror focused on during George W. Bush’s presidency?
Removal of the Taliban, Al Qaeda, and Osama Bin Laden.
What was the justification for sending U.S. troops to Iraq?
Belief that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction.
What was the economic crisis during George W. Bush’s presidency?
Worst economic recession since the Great Depression.
