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Education for Latinos
Starting in 1968, many public schools started offering bilingual education for non-native English speakers. -
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The Moral Majority
Religion is being promoted during the 1970's. Activists use the TV and the radio to promote their cause and message. -
Health Issues in the 1980's
The virus AIDS or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome grows quickly. Soon it becomes an epidemic and many people are stressing to find a cure for it. AIDs weakens the immune system, makes the body more prone to infection, and is linked to causing cancer. -
Abortion
During the 1980's the battle over Abortion intensifies. The nation is split between pro-life and pro-choice. But, with more safety guidelines and regulations are put into place. -
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Tax Cuts
Congress lowers taxes by 25% for three years. Lower taxes causes people to spend more money and buy more goods. -
The 1980 Presidential Election
Ronald Reagan wins the Republician nomination. He also wins the Presidental Election with 51% of the Popular Vote, 44 states from the Electoral College, and the Senate Majority. -
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Recession and Recovery
Between July 1981 and Novermber 1982 the United States had the worst recession since the Great Depression. -
Fuel Boosts Economy
Many consumers spend money of fuel, helping to boost the economy. -
Education 1983
Students in the US lag behind other students from different nations. President Bush proposes using public money so parents can decide what school their children go to. -
Iran Terrorists take Americans as Hostage
As trouble begins to brew in the Middle-East Iran terrorists take Americans hostage in Lebanon. The terrorists demand weapons for the hostages in return. -
The US in Grenada
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan sends troops over to Grenada to replace a pro-Cuban government with a pro-American government. -
1984 Presidential Election
Republician party canidates Reagan and Bush run against Democrat canidates Walter Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro. Ferraro is the first women on a major political party ticket. Reagan and Bush make a landslide victory. -
African Americans in Public Offices
By the mid to late 80's African Americans started getting more involved in politics. Many get positions in local, state, and national offices. L. Douglas Wilder became the first African American Governer. -
Stock Market Crashes but Shortly Recovers
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The Iran-Contra Scandal
Committees in Congress begin to hold joint TV hearings about the hostage situation in Iran and how weapons were sold in return of the hostages. -
The 1988 Presidential Election
Republican George H. W. Bush runs for the Presidential seat. What helped him win the election was that his promise not to add new taxes. He got 53% of the Popular Vote, and 426 of the Electoral Votes. -
Abortion in the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court orders States to put certain guidelines and regulations on abortions. They state that an abortion must take place in the first trimester and anything after that is considered unsafe. -
Free Speech in China
Students in China demand the right of Free Speech. They put on many protests and riots, like the demonstration in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, and in other major cities. Government leader Li Peng orders the military to "crush" the protestors and many innocent, unarmed students were hurt and killed. -
The Berlin Wall is Torn Down
In 1989, President Ronald Reagan orders for the Berlin Wall to be torn down. Shortly after in 1990 the two parts of Germany are reunited once more. -
Kuwait is Invaded
After the Iran-Iraq War Saddam Hussein was left with war debt and invadeds Kuwait for its oil supply and wealth. -
Operation Desert Storm
Secretary of State James Baker helps to organize Operation Desert Storm to liberate Kuwait from Iraq. During the Operation, 400 US personal died and about 100,000 Iraqi's died. -
The Soviet Union Declares its Independence
In 1991, 14 republics in Russia declared independence from the Soviet Union. Their leader, Gorbachev, is forced to resign from office. -
The LA Riot of 1992
Riots in LA break out after police officers were taped beating Rodney King. -
START II is signed
