TOPIC 9 STAAR Terms

Economic policies of President Ronald Reagan, which were focused on budget cuts and the granting of large tax cuts.

Only president to resign from office.

An easing of tensions, that was adopted by President Nixon, in dealings with communist nations.

1979, in Tehran; American were blindfolded, tied up, accused of working for the CIA, and kept in Iran for 444 days.

1971, changed voting age, right to vote at 18-years-old; the draft required males to register at the age of 18.

A law enacted in 1973, limiting a president’s right to send troops into battle without consulting Congress.

Selling weapons to Iran the money from these illegal sales was then given to “anti-communist” forces in Nicaragua.

45 year-long competition for world leadership between the U.S. and the Soviet Union after WWII

Told Gorbachev and the Soviet Union to tear down the Berlin Wall which symbolized the end of the Cold War of 45 years

War between Muslims and Christians; in 1982, a multinational force was ordered to Beirut to help; 18-month mission.

Oil-producing nations created an embargo (stopped selling) on the U.S. in 1973 which created a gas shortage.

Israel and Egypt negotiations in 1978 during the Jimmy Carter Presidency. Ended 30-year war.

Disease caused by a virus that destroys the immune system; Epidemic grew in the 1980s and 1990s.

1970s, Congress created the (EPA) and enacted such measures as the Clean Air Act and the Endangered Species Act

1970s public distrust of the government after the Pentagon Papers showed that U.S. had not been winning the Vietnam war.

Nixon administration’s attempt to cover up involvement in the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters

1972, five-year agreement between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, that limited the nations’ numbers of missiles.

First Lady Nancy Reagan toured the country to promote the campaign that admonished students to "Just Say No!"