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1970's to the 1980's
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Nixon and China
Nixon wa able to re-estanlish the Diplomacy with China. He also negotiated arms reductions with the Soviet Union in an effort to reduce tensions between concerns in recent history. -
Watergate Scandal
The Watergate caused the most rapid decline in public trust of the US governemnt -
Endangered Species Act
The Endangered Species Act forced governemnt agencies to consider how any actions may threathen the habitat of certain species. -
Gerald Ford
Gerald Ford was the 38th President and he died on my birthday! -
Billy Graham
Billy Graham was a widely respected Christian evangelical preacher who served as a religious counselor the habitat of certan species. -
US Israel Ralations
srael–United States relations are an important factor in the United States government's overall policy in the Middle East, and Congress has placed considerable importance on the maintenance of a close and supportive relationship. The main expression of Congressional support for Israel has been foreign aid. -
Communitty Reinvestment Act
The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 was legislation implemented by Congress to reduce discriminatory practices in banks. -
Lional Sosa
Lional Sosa a business entrepreneur who ran $100 million dollar advertising agancy, helped US companies win the Latino market -
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter was the 39th who was all about keeping piece but he filled in for Nixon who resighned as well as his VP. -
Jerry Falwell
Jerrry Falwell was an American evangelical fundamentalist Southern Baptist pastor, televangelist, and a conservative political commentator. -
Iran Hostage Crisis and President Carter's Repsonse
In response to the Iran Hostage Crisis, President Carter initiated immediate economic sanctions, attempted a military rescue, and negotiated for the release of hostages. -
The "Moral Majority"
Conservative political organization "The Moral Majority" was founded by Southern Baptist pastor Jerry Fallwell and advoated socail policies that reflected the point of view of evangelical Christians. -
Conservatism
Conservatism is the policitcal characteristics that best describes the U.S. from 1970's - 1990's. -
Four Pillars of Reaganomics
The Four Pillars of Reagonomics included reducing government spedning, income and capital gain taxes, government regulatations, and inflation by controlling the money supply. -
Nancy Reagan and te "Just Say No" Campaign
Nacny Reagan headed the national campaign "Just Say No" which addressed the social issue of illegal drugs. -
5th Amendment and Property Rights
The 5th Amendment protects the property rights of individuals requiring the government follow a legal procedure if it needs to seize an individual's property. -
Impacts of Cold War Spending and the American Space Program
Cold War included expanded business and employment, growth of high-tech industries (like the American Space Program which turned into NASA) and new reasearch and development. -
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
AIDS is a disease that emerged in the 1980's and led to a worldwide epidemic. It is one of the largest health concerns in recent history. -
American Movies and Cultural Diffusion
US Motion Pictures are an important element of cultural diffusion. They have impacted people around the world because people have incorporated aspects of American culture into their own. -
Ronald Reagan
Reagon was the 40th President of the U.S. and he was forcused on the ecnomics of the country. -
Sam Walton and Bill Gates
Sam Walton and Bill Grates are examples of small entreprenuers who created large successful business. -
Sandra Day O'Connor
Sandra Day O'Connor was the first female justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
