Modern Era Vocab Flashcard

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Economic policies of Ronald Reagan: tax cuts & free-market promotion.

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Reaganomics

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US support for freedom fighters against Communist regimes (Nicaragua, Angola, Cambodia, Afghanistan)

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Reagan Doctrine

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Believe in personal responsibility, free markets, limited government, personal freedom, preserving tradition, and maintaining social hierarchy.

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Conservatism

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Reagan's policy to combat communism by military buildup and new weapons development.

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Peace Through Strength

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First female Supreme Court justice; Appointed by Reagan

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Sandra Day O'Connor

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First Hispanic Supreme Court Justice

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Sonia Sotomayor

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Scandal involving arms sales to the Middle East to fund Contras in Nicaragua despite Congressional objections.

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Iran Contra Affair

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Free trade agreement: US, Canada, Mexico

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NAFTA

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International body for trade rules between nations

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WTO

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International trade treaty promoting global trade among members.

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GATT