Duplicate of US History TN EOC Review 6

Person who pardoned Richard Nixon

Clinton legislation reconstructing the nation’s welfare system by giving state gov't more autonomy over welfare services

alternative ways of life during the 70's by rebelling and experimenting with drugs, consisted of young men and women

This was established by Nixon to protect the environment.

Pres. George W. Bush created this after the 9/11 attacks

agreements that provided the framework for a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel

the scandal that began with a burglary of Democratic Party headquarters and led to Nixon's resignation

Suburb of Niagara Falls NY built on a toxic waste dump

Terrorist group led by Osama Bin Laden that attacked America on 9/11

 first African American president; Illinois Senator who won the presidency in 2008

A three day music festival in upstate New York

first women speaker of the house

Scene of a near nuclear reactor meltdown

This was the first president to visit China

created a free trade zone between US, Mexico, and Canada, meaning no tariffs between any of these countries

1977, Pres. Jimmy Carter signs a treaty that will give Panama control over the Panama Canal beginning in the year 2000

appointed as President Obama's Secretary of State

first black women secretary of state

US promised to give control of this to the Panamanians by the year 2000.

52 Americans held hostage in Iran for 444 days, a diplomatic standoff between the United States and Iran

first women Supreme Court justice

what was Clinton charged with that led to impeachment hearings?

voters whom Nixon sought to reach who did not demonstrate, but rather worked and served quietly in "Middle America"

unanimous decision against Pres. Richard Nixon, ordering him to deliver tape recordings and other subpoenaed materials

the redevelopment of areas within a large city, typically involving the clearance of slums.

a national health insurance program for older people

A War (1990-1991) that took place between Iraq and the U.S./Kuwait started by Iraq invading Kuwait

significantly reduced the number of american families living in poverty before it was cut back to pay for the Vietnam

attacks on World Trade Center and Pentagon caused US to attack Al Qaeda bases by invading Afghanistan to remove the Tali

African American, Secretary of State under GWB; Jamaican immigrant at a young age

The time period when Americans were asked to conserve fuel and electricity.

1989 Pres. Bush sent troops to overthrow General Manuel Noriega, He was under indictment in the USA for drug trafficking

Johnson's program; abundance & liberty for all; end to poverty; end to racial injustice