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What major scandal was associated with the Nixon administration?
What was the significance of Swann vs. Charlotte Board of Education?
It emphasized busing for school integration.
What tragic event occurred at Kent State?
Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination in education.
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Who are neoconservatives?
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What is the Religious Right?
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Roe vs. Wade established a woman's right to an abortion.
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Who is Phyllis Schlafly?
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What was the main goal of the Moral Majority?
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What did the Equal Rights Amendment aim to achieve?
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What disease is associated with the acronym AIDS?
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What was PATCO?
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What did the Berlin Wall symbolize?
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What is American Exceptionalism?
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What does NAFTA stand for?
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What is the WTO?
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Define globalization.
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What does AFDC stand for?
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What tragedy happened in Rwanda in 1994?
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What were the Culture Wars?
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What does EITC stand for?
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What happened to Enron?
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Who was Rodney King?
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What is the main focus of the Patriot Act?
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What was Abu Ghraib known for?
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What major disaster struck New Orleans in 2005?
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Who is Osama bin Laden?
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Who was Ayatollah Khomeini?
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What was the ruling of Hamdi vs. Rumsfeld?
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What was the outcome of Lawrence vs. Texas?
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What is Bernie Madoff known for?
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What did the Kyoto Protocol focus on?
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What characterized Reagan's domestic policies?
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Study Notes
Watergate
- Major scandal involving President Nixon's administration; linked to a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters.
- Nixon approved spying on Democrats via the Commission to Re-Elect the President.
- Resignation of Nixon in 1974 followed by impeachment proceedings after coverup attempts.
Swann vs. Charlotte Board of Education
- Landmark 1971 Supreme Court case advocating for busing to integrate public schools post-Brown v. Board of Education.
Kent State
- Site of a tragic anti-war protest in Ohio where the National Guard killed three unarmed students in 1970, igniting national outrage.
Title IX
- Federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in educational programs receiving federal financial assistance, enhancing women's rights in education.
Neoconservatives
- Group of former liberals advocating for a strong anti-communism stance abroad and free-market capitalism domestically, critiquing government welfare programs.
Religious Right
- A coalition of conservative evangelical activists advocating for social conservatism, banning abortion, and promoting school prayer, influencing Republican politics.
Roe vs. Wade
- Supreme Court decision affirming a woman's right to abortion based on the right to privacy; allowed abortion until the third trimester.
Phyllis Schlafly
- Anti-feminist activist who opposed the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s, arguing it would harm traditional family structures.
Moral Majority
- Political organization focused on lobbying for evangelical Christian values, campaigning against abortion and the acceptance of homosexuality.
Equal Rights Amendment
- Proposed constitutional amendment asserting gender equality; passed by Congress in 1972 but failed to secure enough state ratifications.
AIDS
- Serious disease affecting the immune system, with controversies surrounding testing and rights advocated by figures like Dr. Koop.
PATCO
- Air traffic controllers' union that went on strike; President Reagan's decision to fire strikers exemplified a tough stance against unions.
Berlin Wall
- Erected in 1961 to prevent East Germans from escaping to the West; its fall in 1989 marked the end of the Cold War.
American Exceptionalism
- The belief in America's uniqueness due to its democratic values and civil liberties, positioning itself as a global role model.
NAFTA
- Trade agreement established in 1994 between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico aimed at eliminating trade barriers.
WTO
- World Trade Organization focusing on enforcing international trade agreements; often criticized for prioritizing larger nations.
Globalization
- Increasing economic and cultural interconnectedness among countries, leading to significant changes in trade and society.
AFDC
- Aid to Families with Dependent Children program aimed at assisting low-income families; discontinued in 1996 due to ineffectiveness.
Rwanda
- Site of a devastating genocide in 1994; around 200,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutu were killed, and millions fled to neighboring countries.
Culture Wars
- Divisive conflicts in America over social issues from the 1960s and 1970s, including sexuality, gender, and multiculturalism.
EITC
- Earned Income Tax Credit program providing financial assistance to low-income working families through tax credits and cash payments.
Enron
- Major corporate fraud case leading to bankruptcy; showcased severe failings in oversight and accounting practices.
Rodney King
- African American man brutally beaten by LAPD in 1991; acquittal of officers led to the LA riots.
Bush Doctrine
- Post-9/11 policy supporting preemptive strikes against nations harboring weapons of mass destruction.
Patriot Act
- Controversial 2001 legislation enhancing government's surveillance capabilities to prevent terrorism post-9/11.
Abu Ghraib
- Prison in Iraq where U.S. forces were implicated in severe human rights abuses during the War on Terror.
Hurricane Katrina
- Catastrophic hurricane in 2005 that devastated New Orleans; led to significant criticism of federal and state response efforts.
Osama bin Laden
- Founder of al-Qaeda, responsible for orchestrating the September 11 attacks; significant figure in the War on Terror.
Ayatollah Khomeini
- Shiite cleric who led Iran's Islamic Revolution in 1979; known for his anti-American stance and the seizure of the U.S. Embassy.
Hamdi vs. Rumsfeld
- Supreme Court ruling affirming due process rights for U.S. citizens classified as enemy combatants in the War on Terror.
Lawrence vs. Texas
- Supreme Court decision striking down laws banning same-sex sexual activity, affirming privacy rights for consenting adults.
Great Recession
- Economic downturn starting in 2007 linked primarily to poor banking practices regarding home loans, resulting in high unemployment and home value declines.
Bernie Madoff
- Infamous financier responsible for the largest Ponzi scheme in history, defrauding investors out of billions before being sentenced to life in prison.
Kyoto Protocol
- International treaty aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions among developed nations to combat climate change.
Reagan's Domestic Policies
- Economic strategies focused on tax cuts and reducing welfare spending, leading to significant budget deficits and military expenditure.
Reagan's Foreign Policies
- Expanded nuclear arsenal, interventions in Grenada and Lebanon; aimed to counter Soviet influence globally.
Clinton's Policies
- Focused on fiscal responsibility, job creation, education, and trade; achieved notable economic growth and budget surpluses during his tenure.
George W. Bush
- Republican president noted for his neoconservative approach, emphasizing the War on Terror, education reforms, and significant tax cuts amid growing deficits.
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