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Sam Walton
small entrepreneur that created the well known Wal-Mart retailer. in 1970, Wal-Mart was first traded as a publicly-held company. his coontribution to the economy has kept the prices of goods low. -
5th Amendment and Property Rights
in addition to the protection from self-incrimination, the 5th amentment also includes a clause that makes government officials follow a legal procedure in order to seize private property. -
American Movies and Cultural Diffusion
American cinema has been viewed throughout the world and has caused cultural diffusion. some aspects of American culture that is portrayed in the movies has been incorporated in other cultures now, such as blue jeans. -
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Unit 12 Key Terms
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Billy Graham
widely respected Christian evangelical preacher. he was widely known for functioning as the religious coundelor for presidents, including Nixon. -
Nixon and China
Nixon visited China, which was a significant advance in re-establishing diplomacy between the two countries. -
Watergate Scandal
this scandal caused the most rapid decline in public trust of the American Government. five men were found breaking into the Democratic National Committee, and Nixon ordered a cover-up for all involved. the scandal was soon linked to the presidential administration. due to this incident, Nixon resigned from office. -
Bill Gates
small entrepreneur that created Microsoft, the successful business that sells software, with his friend Paul Allen. He went to Harvard, but dropped out when he decided to create this franchise. his contribution to technological advancements shaped the way technology progressed. -
Endangered Species Act
act passed that forced government agencies to consider how their actions may threaaten the habitat of species that are wanting. -
Gerald Ford
appointed Vice President when Agnew resigned from office, and became President when Nixon resigned after the Watergate scandal. his first action in office was to pardon Nixon for his crimes. during his presidency, the Helsinki Accords was signed, and Americans and Vietnamese allies were rescued from South Vietnam. -
Jimmy Carter
39th President of the United States. he contributed a lot of positive political actions, such as the Camp David Accords, negotiating a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, the SALT II treaty with the Soviet Union, worked on human rights worldwide. Also, his administration created a new energy program, major educational programs, and environmental protection. -
US Israel Relations
the US provides billions of dollars and supplies in aid as well as political support to Israel. in 1976, President Carter actually got Egypt and Israel to sign the Camp David Accords, a peace treaty. -
Community Reinvestment Act
Congress enacted tthis act in an attempt to reduce descrimination that was taking place in banks, such as with investment rates and loans. -
Jerry Falwell
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Iranian Hostage Crisis and President Carter's Response
at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, students took 90 people hostage. some escaped while a few others were released, leaving 52. the Iran students were acting against the US giving medical aid to Shah, a disliked leader. these hostages were released after 444 days on Reagan's inauguration day because he made a secret deal to trade them weapons. -
The "Moral Majority"
a conservative political organization founded in 1979 by Jerry Falwell. it supported Reagan's presidential campaign, and advocated the social policies of evangelical Christians. -
Lionel Sosa
founder of Sosa, Bromley, Aguilar, and Associates (Bromley Communications), which became the largest U.S. Hispanic agency. he also helped other U.S. companies win the Latino market. starting in 1980, he became the Hispanic Media Consultant for Republican campaigns. -
Conservatism in the 1980's
conservatism is the political characteristic that best describes the U.S. during the 1970-1990 time period. the US saw a rise in conservatism with the election of Ronald Reagan as president, as there was a shifft from the liberal 60s and early 70s. the government power was limited, and beliefs moved toward the protection of individual freedom. -
Ronald Reagan
he was the 40th President. his presidency is most known for the ending of the Cold War and the implementation of Reaganomics. Before he became President, he made a secret deal with the Iran hostage-takers: weapons in return for the release of the hostages on the day of his inauguration. -
Sandra Day O'Conner
first female judge appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, appointed by Ronald Reagan and unanimously confirmed by the Senate. -
Four Pillars of Reaganomics
Reagan's economic policies while in office. they included the reduction of government spending, income and capital gains taxes, government regulations, and inflation. -
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
disease that emerged in the 1980s. it led to a worldwide epidemic, and is now one of the largest health concerns in society. it greatly lowers the body's immune system and can be transmitted through bodily fluids. -
Nancy Reagan and the "Just Say No" Campaign
national campaign started by First Lady Nancy Reagan, it addressed the increasing social issue of illegal drug use. -
Impacts of Cold War Defense Spending and the American Space Program
the Cold War resulted in an increase in science and math education, the creation of a space program in the US, and advancements in weaponry. also, the spending included expanded businesses and employment opportunities, the growth of high-tech industries, and it led to new research and development.
