Who was Ronald Reagan?
President of the United States from 1981-1989, known for conservative policies and supply-side economics.
Who was Jimmy Carter?
President of the United States from 1977-1981, faced stagflation and the Iran Hostage Crisis.
Who was Nancy Reagan?
First Lady who launched the 'Just Say No' campaign against drug use.
Who was Sandra Day O'Connor?
The first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, nominated by Ronald Reagan.
Who was Robert Bork?
A conservative nominee to the Supreme Court whose nomination was rejected by the Senate.
Who was William Rehnquist?
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who scaled back affirmative action and limited Roe v. Wade.
Who was George H.W. Bush?
President of the United States from 1989-1993, who signed the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Who was Bill Clinton?
President of the United States from 1993-2001, a 'New Democrat' who pursued some conservative policies.
Who was Newt Gingrich?
House Speaker who led the Republican 'Contract with America' in the 1990s.
Who was Kenneth Starr?
The special prosecutor who investigated Bill Clinton, leading to impeachment proceedings.
Who was Monica Lewinsky?
A White House intern whose affair with Bill Clinton led to impeachment proceedings.
Who was Matthew Shepard?
A 21-year-old gay college student whose fatal beating spurred calls for hate-crime legislation.
What were the causes and effects of Reagan's tax cuts?
Cause: Supply-side economics. Effect: Increased national debt, benefited upper-income groups, and economic recovery in the mid-1980s.
What were the causes and effects of the PATCO strike?
Cause: Labor dispute between air traffic controllers and the government. Effect: Reagan's firing of strikers, decertification of the union, and a demonstration of government authority.
What were the causes and effects of the AIDS epidemic?
Cause: Spread of HIV virus. Effect: Public health crisis, discrimination against gay men, and increased spending on treatment and prevention.
What were the causes and effects of the savings and loans industry crisis?
Cause: Lax regulation and fraudulent loan policies. Effect: Government cleanup costing $700 billion.
What were the causes and effects of Bush breaking his 'no new taxes' pledge?
Cause: Soaring budget deficit and pressure from Congress. Effect: Anger from voters and a slow recession.
What were the causes and effects of the Columbine shooting?
Cause: Two teens went on a shooting spree. Effect: Prompted a national debate on gun control and school safety.
What were the causes and effects of Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky?
Cause: Affair between President Clinton and a White House intern. Effect: Impeachment proceedings, but acquittal by the Senate.
What were the causes and effects of the Oklahoma City bombing?
Cause: Extremist anti-government sentiment. Effect: Increased scrutiny of militia movements and a somber national mood.
Compare supply-side and Keynesian economics.
Supply-side focuses on tax cuts and reduced government spending to stimulate investment. Keynesian economics relies on government spending during downturns to boost demand.
Compare the domestic policies of Reagan and Clinton.
Reagan focused on tax cuts and deregulation. Clinton, as a 'New Democrat,' adopted some conservative policies while maintaining some liberal initiatives.
Compare the approaches to the AIDS epidemic under Reagan and later administrations.
The Reagan administration was initially slow to respond, while later administrations increased spending on treatment and prevention.
