APUSH Period 9 1980 to the present study guide

What is the Reagan Doctrine?

A foreign policy promoting U.S. support for anti-communist guerrillas in the 1980s.

True or false: The Gulf War was fought in the 1990s.

True, because it occurred between 1990 and 1991.

Difference between NAFTA and WTO

NAFTA is a trade agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico; WTO regulates international trade globally.

Fill in the blank: Clinton's health care plan was ___A failure___

Clinton's health care plan failed to pass Congress in 1993.

What was 9/11?

The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, led to significant U.S. policy changes.

Define 'Dot-Com Bubble.'

A rapid rise and fall in the stock market due to internet company speculation in the late 1990s.

What is the significance of the Affordable Care Act?

A healthcare reform law enacted in 2010 aimed at expanding access to health insurance.

True or false: The Iraq War began in 2003.

True, as it started with the U.S.-led invasion in March 2003.

What is the 'Tea Party Movement'?

A conservative political movement that emerged in the U.S. in the late 2000s, advocating for reduced government spending.

Name a key feature of the Obama presidency.

Implementation of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 was a landmark achievement.

How did the Great Recession begin?

It was triggered by the collapse of the housing bubble and financial institutions in 2008.

What was the purpose of the USA PATRIOT Act?

To strengthen national security measures following the September 11 attacks.

Difference between Medicare and Medicaid

Medicare provides health coverage for the elderly; Medicaid supports low-income individuals.

What is the 'No Child Left Behind' Act?

A 2001 law aimed at improving educational standards and accountability in schools.

True or false: The U.S. has never had a female president.

True, as of 2023, the U.S. has not elected a female president.

What caused the rise of the Digital Age?

Advancements in technology, particularly the internet, revolutionized communication and commerce.

What was the impact of the 2008 financial crisis?

It led to global economic recession, widespread unemployment, and significant government intervention.

Fill in the blank: The ___Supreme Court___ upheld the Affordable Care Act in 2012.

The Supreme Court ruled on the constitutionality of the ACA.

Who was George W. Bush?

The 43rd U.S. president (2001-2009), known for the War on Terror.

What is the significance of the Black Lives Matter movement?

A social movement advocating against systemic racism and police violence against Black individuals.

What is a defining feature of the 2016 presidential election?

The election saw Donald Trump, a political outsider, defeat Hillary Clinton.