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5th Amendment and Property Rights
5th Amendment and Property Rights protects the property rights of individuals requiring the government follow a legal procedure if it needs to seize an individual's property. -
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Nixon and China
Nixon was able to re-establish Diplomacy with China. He also negotiated arms reductions with the Soviet Union in an effort to reduce tensions between the U.S. and communist governments. -
Watergate Scandal
The Watergate Scandal was a political scandal that occurred in the United States in the 1970s as a result of the June 17th 1972 break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., and the Nixon administration's attempted cover-up of its involvement. This caused a rapid decline in public trust of the U.S. government. -
Billy Graham
William Franklin "Billy" Graham, Jr. (born November 7, 1918) is an American Christian evangelist, ordained as a Southern Baptist minister. He was basically a widely respected Christian evangelical preacher who served as a religious counselor to many American presidents. -
The Endangered Species Act
The Endangered Species Act forced government agencies to consider how any actions may threaten the habitat of certain species. -
Gerald Ford
Gerald Ford was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and prior to this, was the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974. He was the first person appointed to the Vice Presidency under the terms of the 25th Amendment, after Spiro Agnew had resigned. -
Bill Gates
William Henry "Bill" Gates III is an American business magnate, investor, programmer, inventor and philanthropist. Bill was born October 28, 1955. He was known as a big entrepenuer during this time period. -
U.S. Israel Relations
U.S. Israel Relations included billion of dollars in aid and diplomatic support. This was known as a U.S. foreign policy towards Israel. -
Sam Walton
Sam Walton was an example of an entrepreneur who created a large successful business. He is widely known for the creation of WalMart. -
Community Reinvestment Act
Community Reinvestment Act was a legislation implemented by congress to reduce discriminatory practuces in banks. -
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter was the 39th president of the U.S. and he responded to the Iran Hostgae Crisis. He initiated immediate economic sanctions, attempted a military rescue, and negotiated for the release of hostages. -
Jerry Falwell
Jerry Falwell was an American evangelical fundamentalist Southern Baptist pastor, televangelist, and a conservative political commentator. He was known for the development of the Moral Majority in 1979. -
The Moral Majority
The Moral Majority was a conservative political organization was founded by Southern Baptist Jerry Falwell and advocated social policies that reflected the point of view of evangelical Christians. -
Iranian Hostage Crisis
The Iranian Hostage Crisis was a diplomatic crisis between Iran and the United States which involved fifty-two Americans that were held hostage for 444 days. In response, president Jimmy Carter initiated immediate economic sanctions, attempted a military resuce, and negotiated for the release of the hostages. -
Nancy Reagan and the “Just Say No” Campaign
Nancy Reagan headed the national campaign which addressed the social issue of illegal drug use. -
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was a disease that emerged in the 1980s and led to a worldwide epidemic. It is one of the largest health concerns in recent history. -
Conservatism in the 1980s
The term conservatism was the political characteristic that best describes the U.S. from 1970-1990. -
Four Pillars of Reaganomics
The Four Pillars of Reaganomics included reducing government spending, income and capital gains taxes, governent regulations, and inflation by controlling the money supply. -
Lionel Sosa
Lionel Sosa was a business entrepreneur who ran a $100 million dollar advertising agency and also helped U.S. companies win the Latino market. He was the top 25 most influential Hispanics in America. -
Sandra Day O'Connor
Sandra Day O'Connor was the first female justice appointed to the U.S. supreme court. She served as an Associate Justice from her appointment in 1981 by Ronald Reagan until her retirement from the Court in 2006. -
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States from 1981–1989. As president, Reagan implemented sweeping new political and economic initiatives. His supply-side economic policies, dubbed "Reaganomics", advocated reducing tax rates to spur economic growth, controlling the money supply to reduce inflation, deregulation of the economy, and reducing government spending. -
Impacts of Cold War Defense Spending and the American Space Program
Impacts of Cold War Defense Spending and the American Space Program included expanded business and employment, growth of high-tech industries, and new research and development. -
American Movies and Cultural Diffusion
American movies and Cultural Diffusion was an important element. They have impacted people around the world because people have incorporated aspects of American culture into their own.
