1980-2001

By Gabby Gordon

  • Ronald Reagan Becomes President

    Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the 40th president of the United States. He spent great efforts trying to decrease the federal deficit.

  • Immigration Reform and Control Act

    This made it illegal to knowingly employ an undocumented immigrant and discouraged illegal immigrants.

  • Berlin Wall Destroyed

    The people of Germany tore down the Berlin wall, bringing the Cold War to its end and displaying freedom and peace to the world,
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    Gulf War

    After being warned by the U.S., Iraq invaded Kuwait because of oil debate, but the U.S. had a swift victory.

  • Cold War Ends

    With rapid changes in their economy and government, the USSR collapsed and dissolved, officially marking the end of the Cold War.

  • Bush Becomes President

    George W. Bush, son of former President George H.W. Bush, was inaugurated as the 43rd U.S. president, He succeeded Bill Clinton.

  • 9/11

    The September 11 attacks occurred when terrorist suicide pilots crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, and the Pentagon.

  • Patriot Act

    Implemented by George W. Bush, the Patriot Act allowed the government to monitor American citizens closer to prevent terrorist attacks.