USA - Topic 3 - Political Change Flashcards
(30 cards)
What was Kennedy’s key policy initiative called?
The “New Frontier,” aiming to unite the nation and create a fairer society.
What major civil rights achievement occurred under Kennedy?
He supported James Meredith’s integration at university and introduced the Civil Rights Bill.
How did Kennedy aim to boost the economy?
By cutting taxes and increasing spending on defence and space, which created jobs.
What space-related promise did Kennedy make?
To put a man on the Moon.
What limited the success of Kennedy’s reforms, but increased his publicity as a president
His assassination in 1963.
What was Johnson’s domestic policy called?
The “Great Society,” focused on ending poverty and racial discrimination.
What major civil rights legislation did Johnson pass?
The Civil Rights Act (1964) and the Voting Rights Act (1965).
What health programs did Johnson expand?
Medicare for the old and Medicaid for the poor.
What education policy did Johnson implement?
Elementary and Secondary Education Act to ensure equal education across the USA
What war hurt Johnson’s reputation and spending power?
The Vietnam War.
What scandal led to Nixon’s resignation?
The Watergate Scandal.
What was CREEP and what did it do?
Nixon’s re-election group that broke into the Democrats’ HQ.
What did Nixon initially claim about his involvement in Watergate?
He denied involvement, but tapes later proved otherwise.
What did the Senate investigation uncover about Nixon?
He had installed a taping system in the White House and refused to release unedited tapes.
When and why did Nixon resign?
August 1974, to avoid impeachment after his involvement in the scandal was revealed.
What economic policy was Reagan known for?
Reaganomics – tax cuts for businesses and the wealthy to boost the economy.
What major budget issue occurred under Reagan?
The budget deficit rose significantly due to tax cuts and military spending.
What significant health policy did Reagan oppose?
Government intervention in healthcare; also underfunded AIDS research.
What space-related event occurred under Reagan?
The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986.
What nickname did Reagan’s critics give to his wealth-focused policies?
Trickle-down” economics.
What act did Bush sign to support disabled Americans?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)
How did Bush’s reputation change regarding taxes?
How did Bush’s reputation change regarding taxes?
What economic issue hurt Bush’s presidency?
Rising unemployment and a recession with reduced income from taxes.
What civil rights legislation did Bush support?
The Civil Rights Act of 1991.
