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Civil Rights Act of 1964
Eliminated racial discrimination, however judicial decisions and government regulations broadened reach of act -
Latino Education
Many schools started offering education for non-native students who spoke English -
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Moral Majority
1970s religious revival uses TV and radio, and is strong upon fundamentalists -
1980's War on Drugs
Reagan Administration launched war on drugs -
Gay Rights Movement
Many gays and lesbians began to fight openly for equal rights -
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Tax Cuts
Congress lowers taxes by 25% for three years, which causes people to spend more money to buy goods and help the economy -
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Health Issues in the 80's
AIDS grows quickly and becomes an epidemic. There is increasing concern over prevention and cure. -
The 1980 Presidential Election
Ronald Reagan wins the 1980 Presidential Election 51% of the popular vote, and he won 44 states from the Electoral College -
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Defense Spending
Defense Spending almost doubles -
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Recession and Recovery
Worst recession since Great Depression occurs -
Education Risk
A report came out that showed American children lagged behind other students in industrialized countries -
1984 Presidential Election
Reagan got reelected without a challenge -
Stock Market Crash
The Stock Market crashed losing 508 points in one day, it recovered -
INF Treaty
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty eliminated two classes of weapon systems in Europe -
1988 Presidential Election
George H.W. Bush beat Michael Dukakis with 426 Electoral Votes and a 53% popular vote -
Abortion
The Supreme Court restricts woman's right to an abortion -
Berlin Wall
East Germany opened the Berlin Wall -
Operation Desert Storm
President Bush launched this to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi control