US History – Unit 10 – Qs – Flashcards
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what group supported Ronald Reagan for president
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conservative groups such as the moral majority
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what crisis did Reagan face in 1981
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getting shot, strike by federal air traffic controllers which led to him ordering them back to work because they were a vital part of the country running
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what were some effects of Reagan's economic plan
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positive effects - inflation is going down, jobs were created at a rapid pace negative effects - the deficit increased due to military spending
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what is supply-side economics
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to increase the supply of money, to invest and create new goods and services
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how did Reagan deal with the Soviet Union during his first and second terms
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first term - large spending on defense, B1 bomber and MX missiles and strategic Defense initiative (SDI); military strength increased and Soviets were forced to spend more money on their military to keep up with the US causing shortages in their basic needs like food, shoes, and paper goods Second term - Gorbachev wanted to make changes in Soviet. Talks with Reagan and develops the INF ( intermediate range nuclear forces) Treaty reducing the number of nuclear missiles in both countries
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who were the Contras
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revolutionary group trying to overthrow sandinistas (fear of communism)
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the federal deficit increased during Reagan's presidency why?
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he spent a great deal of money on the military
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why did George Bush change his mind about raising taxes
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to reduce the deficit
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what two important laws help disabled veterans and the environment
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Americans with disabilities act and the clean air act of 1970
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what major events took place in Eastern Europe and South Africa during the late 1980s and 90s
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Berlin wall opens, African national conference (ANF) worked to end apartheid laws
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what happened to the US economy during the Clinton years
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the economy rose and people created businesses have invested in stock. There were a record low poverty rates
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how did Clinton respond to the conflict in Bosnia
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he and other NATO forces bombed the Serbs multiple times, then Clinton brought opposing groups together and they came up with the Dayton peace agreement which ended the air attacks
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what was unique about the election of 2000
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Gore won the popular vote but Bush won the electoral vote so Bush became president
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how did Americans react to the events of September 11, 2001
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rescuers risked their lives to save others, made the grief of strangers their own
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what are some ways that computers have changed daily life
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jobs, communication, access information, email, e-books, television, telephones and cameras
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how have changes in computer design helped to make computers part of our daily lives
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smaller, lighter, easy access, info readily available
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what are some recent advances in space exploration
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working with other countries to build an international spaceship, using high-powered telescope and possible solutions to use less fuel. Telescopes that operate in space and send pictures back to the earth
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the human genome
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the complete genetic make-up of a human
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in what way can mapping the human genome benefit people
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new medical cures and medicines better understanding and cure or prevention of many things such as; deafness, diabetes, kidney disease and cancer
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how do the economies of other countries affect the US economy
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governments and businesses have economic partnership and ties in other parts of the world
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how does globalization affect the United States
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US goods are now located in other parts of the world
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why have the types of jobs changed over time
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computers and technology can assist and replace humans
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what groups make up the largest number of recent immigrants to the US
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European and Latin countries
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what are some areas of the workforce that can be expected to grow in the future
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automated jobs, manufacturing jobs, skilled workers with technical skills
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how has immigration patterns change since the early twentieth century
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they would enter at the port of Chicago, stay in Chicago. Now they are migrating to suburbs
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why do many Americans have a hard time paying for healthcare
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part-time jobs do not offer healthcare self-employed people have to pay for their own healthcare plan medication can be very costly
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what are some current healthcare issues
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any expenses that are not covered by insurance like prescriptions and the affordability of health care
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what are some ways that global warming might affect people
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sea levels might rise low coastal areas could experience flooding agriculture changes due to climate patterns
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what steps have people taken to stop or slow damage to the environment
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the Treaty of Kyoto was written to slow down global warming
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what steps are being taken to combat disease
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the World Health Organization
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how might the United States be expected to face future challenges
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draw strength from diversity and commitment to freedom and equality
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Students can benefit from technology
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practical, readily available and lifelong
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how can technology harm students (Alliance for Childhood)
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too much gaming inappropriate adult material and advertising (drugs, drinking, cigarettes, vape) isolate children from their community = antisocial
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traditional and computer learning used together to benefit both students and teachers
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flexibility of time/location for both students/teachers access more information/resources further understanding of subjects different formats for different learners
