US History Chapter 23

By TDW
  • Engel v. Vitale

    In 1962, the Moral Majority went against the Supreme Court's decision Engel v. Vitale, which did not allow religous teaching in schools.
  • 1964 Elections

    The elections in 1964 marked a low point for conservatives within the post WWII era. The conservative's favorite canidate, Barry Goldwater lost the election.
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  • Roe v. Wade

    The Roe v. Wade was a decision which legalized abortion. It also condemend the Equal Rigts Admendment and homosexuality.
  • The Moral Majority Founding

    In 1964 The Moral Majority was founded. It was founded by Jerry Falwell. It is a political orginization helping to fulfill religous goals
  • AIDS

    In 1981,a terrifying disease known as AIDs first appeared. It later on became one of the most deadliest diseases.
  • Unemployment

    When Ronald Reagan was in office his economy polocies helped the economy have severe recession. The unemployment rate went up to more than 10 perecent.
  • Bomb Truck Tragedy

    In 1983, a truck filled with thousands of pounds of explosives crashed into the barriers of a US HQ in Beriut, which carried thousands of US soldiers. The explosion killed 251 marines.
  • Gernada Invasion

    US troops invaded Gerneda to prevent the island nation from becoming a communist outpost to save and protect the lives of American Medical students.
  • The Challenger

    In 1986 a space shuttle carrying a school teacher Christa McAuliffe and seventher astronauts. After 73 seconds of lift off the ship shockingly blew up killing all on board.
  • S&L Crisis

    In 1989, the S&L Crisis faced deficit problems. About 1,000 saving and loan banks failed. They failed because some of them had fraudulent behavior and others because they made too many risky loans.

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