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What was the outcome of the 1980 Election?
Which key policies did Reagan emphasize during his campaign?
There was an assassination attempt on Reagan in March 1981.
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What were 'Boll Weevils' known for in the House?
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What was the main goal of Reagan's military spending?
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Reagan's initiative, known as ______, aimed to prevent missile attacks.
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What was a significant event that intensified tensions with the Soviets in 1983?
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What led to the Khobar Towers attack?
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What was a key feature of Gorbachev's leadership in the Cold War?
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What did the 1987 Treaty accomplish?
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Reagan was involved in the Iran-Contra Scandal.
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What is the term for a tool used by presidents to deny knowledge of illegal activities?
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What was one result of Reaganomics?
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Which event in 1986 is notable in US politics?
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Black Monday occurred on October 19, 1987.
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The aircraft carrier named after Reagan is the ______.
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What was the outcome of the 1988 Election?
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The Berlin Wall fell in 1989.
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What event occurred in Tiananmen Square in 1989?
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What occurred in Eastern Europe in the late 1980s?
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Study Notes
1980 Election
- Ronald Reagan defeats Jimmy Carter; Carter is president until 1981.
- Iranian hostages released immediately after Reagan's inauguration.
Reagan Campaign
- Capitalized on California's tax cuts through Proposition 13.
- Reduced welfare spending and lowered the top tax rate from 70% to 28%.
- Promoted supply-side or trickle-down economics to stimulate growth.
March 1981
- Attempted assassination of Reagan; gunman declared not guilty by reason of insanity.
"Boll Weevils"
- Southern conservative Democrats in the House who supported Reagan's tax cuts.
Reagan and the Cold War
- Increased military spending led to a higher US budget deficit.
- Aimed to win the Cold War rather than merely contain the Soviet Union.
- Described Soviets as the "Empire of Evil" and aimed for negotiations from a position of strength.
Killers to Soviet Economy
- Initiated the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), also known as "Star Wars," aimed at missile defense.
"Solidarity" Movement
- The first non-communist trade union in a Warsaw Pact country, emerged in Poland.
- Reagan imposed economic sanctions on the Soviet Union in response to the crackdown on labor movements.
Worsening Tensions with Soviets
- Polish government crackdown on labor movements in response to Soviet pressures.
- 1983 incident when a South Korean passenger plane was shot down.
- US Marines killed in Lebanon due to a terrorist bombing linked to Al Qaeda.
Khobar Towers
- Terrorist attack by Al Qaeda in Saudi Arabia on June 25, 1996, resulting in 19 deaths.
Reagan Involvement in Nicaragua
- Sent US advisors to assist El Salvador against left-wing Sandinista insurgents in Nicaragua.
1983 Grenada Invasion
- Military intervention to oust the communist government under the guise of rescuing American medical students.
1984 Election
- Reagan defeats Walter Mondale in a landslide; Mondale campaigns on the need for new leadership.
Gorbachev and Cold War
- Mikhail Gorbachev becomes leader of the Soviet Union in 1985.
- Aims to reduce military spending and improve US-Soviet relations.
Glasnost
- Policy promoting openness and public debate within the Soviet government; aimed at reducing censorship.
Perestroika
- Economic restructuring of the Soviet Union, incorporating elements of capitalism to modernize its economy.
1987 Treaty
- Agreement with the US to eliminate all nuclear missiles in Europe; reduces Soviet missile presence.
Iran-Contra Scandal
- Reagan's administration secretly sold arms to Iran and funneled profits to support Nicaraguan contras.
- Reagan denied knowledge of the operations.
Plausible Deniability
- A strategy used by politicians to claim ignorance about controversial actions or decisions.
Reagan's Budget Legacy
- Reaganomics resulted in tax cuts that contributed to economic recovery but also created significant national deficits.
Reagan Court
- The Supreme Court became more conservative, influencing policies on affirmative action and abortion based on the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
1986 Senate Elections
- Democrats regained control of the Senate after the mid-term elections.
Black Monday
- On October 19, 1987, US stock market faced its largest single-day drop in history.
USS Ronald Reagan
- An aircraft carrier named in honor of President Reagan, symbolizing military strength.
1988 Election
- George H.W. Bush defeats Michael Dukakis.
Tiananmen Square Protests
- In 1989, Chinese students protested against government actions; protests were violently suppressed.
Eastern Europe late 1980s
- Pro-democracy movements gained momentum, toppling communist regimes in several Eastern European countries.
Fall of the Berlin Wall
- The Berlin Wall fell in 1989, leading to the reunification of Germany in 1990.
End of the Soviet Union
- Gorbachev resigns as the last Soviet president in 1991, resulting in the dissolution of the Soviet Union into 15 independent states.
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Test your knowledge of significant events in the 1980s with this flashcard quiz. Covering major political events, campaigns, and economic policies from the decade, it's a great way to refresh your memory or learn something new. Perfect for history enthusiasts and students alike!
