proposition
represents the diverse range of issues and challenges faced by the United States
boll weevils
destructive beetle that had a major impact on American agriculture particularly in the south
Tax reform act
Legislation passed by a government to make significant changes to its tax laws and policies
Supply-side economics
Promoting economic growth by stimulating the production supply of goods and services
Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)
Missile defense system announced by Ronald Reagan and it was meant to develop a comprehensive missile defense system capable of protecting the us and its allies from missile attacks particularly from the Soviet Union
INF treaty
Agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union in response to the development of intermediate range nuclear missiles in Europe during the Cold War
Iran-contra affair
Political scandal during the Regan administration. It involved two covert operations that were carried out simultaneously but separately by officials within the Regan admin
Moral majority
Promoted conservative social and lor values, including opposition to abortion, homosexuality and perceived moral decay in society
Identity politics
Political activism or movements based on shared identity characteristics
Black Monday (stock market crash of 1987)
Global stock markets experienced a severe crash this event had significant repercussions on the global economy and financial markets
Operation desert storm
It was a code name for the military operations conducted by a coalition of nations led by United States against Iraq in response to iraqs invasion of Kuwait
Americans with disabilities act (ADA)
Civil rights law the prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities
Oklahoma City bombing
Domestic terrorist attack in which a truck bomb exploded outside a federal building which was carried by extreme anti government sentiments
NAFTA
It was signed by Canada and Mexico and the United States and it came with the goal of eliminating barriers to trade and investment
Multiculturalism
Social/political philosophy that promotes the coexistence of different cultural groups within a society, valuing diversity and recognition
9/11
Series of coordinated terrorist stacks carried out by the extremist group Al-qaeda which targets prominent symbols of American economic and military power
USA patriot act
Law passed after the 9/11 attacks and it aimed to enhance the governments ability to prevent terrorism by expanding surveillance and investigative powers
Affordable care act (ACA)
United States healthcare reform law enacted and it aimed to increase access to health insurance coverage, improve the quality of healthcare and reduce healthcare costs