Give Me Liberty! Chapter 26 Flashcards

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What major scandal was associated with the Nixon administration?

Watergate (correct)

Monicagate

Climategate

Irangate

What was the significance of Swann vs. Charlotte Board of Education?

It emphasized busing for school integration.

What tragic event occurred at Kent State?

Anti-war protest leading to the death of students (correct)

Earthquake

Fire

Flood

Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination in education.

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Who are neoconservatives?

Former liberals advocating strong anti-communism and free-market capitalism. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Religious Right?

A political faction advocating social conservatism and religious values. Signup and view all the answers

Roe vs. Wade established a woman's right to an abortion.

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Who is Phyllis Schlafly?

An anti-feminist leader opposing the Equal Rights Amendment. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Moral Majority?

To lobby for Christian-oriented political issues. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Equal Rights Amendment aim to achieve?

Equality of rights regardless of sex. Signup and view all the answers

What disease is associated with the acronym AIDS?

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Signup and view all the answers

What was PATCO?

A union of air traffic controllers that went on strike. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Berlin Wall symbolize?

The division between East and West Germany. Signup and view all the answers

What is American Exceptionalism?

The belief that America is unique due to its values and government. Signup and view all the answers

What does NAFTA stand for?

North American Free Trade Agreement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the WTO?

The World Trade Organization. Signup and view all the answers

Define globalization.

The process of increased cultural and economic interconnectedness worldwide. Signup and view all the answers

What does AFDC stand for?

Aid to Families with Dependent Children. Signup and view all the answers

What tragedy happened in Rwanda in 1994?

A genocide resulting in the deaths of approximately 200,000 people. Signup and view all the answers

What were the Culture Wars?

Debates over issues arising from 1960s and 1970s social movements. Signup and view all the answers

What does EITC stand for?

Earned Income Tax Credit. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Enron?

It went bankrupt due to illegal accounting practices. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Rodney King?

An African-American driver beaten by police, sparking riots. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Bush Doctrine?

The policy asserting preemptive attacks against nations or groups threatening the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Patriot Act?

Enhancing authorities' monitoring capabilities for anti-terrorism efforts. Signup and view all the answers

What was Abu Ghraib known for?

American prison abuse during the Iraq War. Signup and view all the answers

What major disaster struck New Orleans in 2005?

Hurricane Katrina. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Osama bin Laden?

The leader of al-Qaeda responsible for the September 11 attacks. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Ayatollah Khomeini?

Religious leader who led the Islamic Revolution in Iran. Signup and view all the answers

What was the ruling of Hamdi vs. Rumsfeld?

U.S. citizens charged as enemy combatants have due process rights. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Lawrence vs. Texas?

State laws banning same-sex sexual activity were ruled unconstitutional. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Great Recession?

An economic crisis that occurred between 2007-2009. Signup and view all the answers

What is Bernie Madoff known for?

Operating the largest Ponzi scheme in history. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Kyoto Protocol focus on?

Reducing carbon emissions among developed countries. Signup and view all the answers

What characterized Reagan's domestic policies?

Cuts in taxes and spending on social programs. Signup and view all the answers

What were key aspects of Reagan's foreign policies?

Expansion of nuclear arsenal and military interventions. Signup and view all the answers

What were Clinton's policies focused on?

Establishing fiscal discipline and opening foreign markets. Signup and view all the answers

What role did George W. Bush play in U.S. politics?

He was a neo-conservative president focused on the war on terror. Signup and view all the answers

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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