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Nixon and China
Nixon was able to re-establish diplomacy in China. He also negotiated arms reductions with the Soviet Union in an effort to reduce tensions between the U.S. and communist governments. -
Watergate Scandal
Watergate caused the most rapid decline in public trust in the U.S. government. -
Endangered Species Act
It forced government agencies to consider how any actions maythreaten the habitat of certain species. -
Gerald Ford
Only president that was never elected into an office. He basically just held the fort down until the next president could take over. -
US Israel relations
US foreign policy towards Israel involves billions of dollars in aid and diplomatic support. -
Jimmy Carter
Carter's tenure was a time of continuing inflation and recession, as well as an energy crisis. He cancelled military pay raises during a time of high inflation and government deficits. Carter attempted to calm various conflicts around the world, most visibly in the Middle East with the signing of the Camp David Accords; giving back the Panama Canal; and signing the SALT II nuclear arms reduction treaty with Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. His final year was marred by the Iran hostage crisis. -
Community Reinvestment Act
legislation implemented by Congress to reduce discriminatory practices in banks -
Sam Walton
Example of a small entrepreneur who created a largesuccessful business. Walmart -
Jerry Falwell
Founder of the "Moral Majority" -
The “Moral Majority”
Conservative political organization founded by Southern Baptist pastor Jerry Fallwell and advocated social policies that reflected the point of view of evangelical Christians. -
Iranian Hostage Crisis
President Carter initiated immediate economic sanctions, attempted a military rescue, and negotiated for the release of hostages. -
Four Pillars of Reaganomics
included reducing government spending, income and capital gains taxes, government regulations, and inflation by controlling the money supply. -
the “Just Say No” campaign
Nancy Reagan headed the national campaign “Just Say No” which addressed the social issue of illegal drug use. -
Ronald Reagan
During his Presidency, Reagan pursued policies that reflected his personal belief in individual freedom, brought changes domestically, both to the U.S. economy and expanded military, and contributed to the end of the Cold War.Termed the Reagan Revolution, his presidency would reinvigorate American morale and reduce the people's reliance upon government. -
Impacts of Cold War defense spending and the American Space program
Space exploration improved the quality of life for people around the world by offering new technolgies and innovations that have been used globally. Cold War Defense SPending included expanded businesses and employment, growth of high-tech industries, and new research & development. -
Lionel Sosa
A business entrepreneur who ran a $100 million dollar advertising agency, helped U.S. companies win the Latino market. -
Sandra Day O'Connor
The first female justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. -
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
AIDS is a disease that emerged in the 1980’s and led to a worldwide epidemic. It is one of the largest health concerns in recent history. -
American movies
are an important element of cultural diffusion. They have impacted people around the world because people have incorporated aspects of American culture into their own. -
Conservatism in the 1980’s
The political characteristic that best describes the U.S. from 1970-1990 -
Bill Gates
Example of a small entrepreneur who created a largesuccessful business. Microsoft. -
5th Amendment
protects the property rights of individuals requiring the government follow a legal procedure if it needs to seize an individual’s property. -
Billy Graham
He was a widely respected Christian evangelical preacher who served as a religious counselor to many American presidents. Date he recieved star on hollywood walk of fame
