US History: 1970s-2001

US History: 1970s-2001

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In 1980, Ronald _____________________ was elected President.

Back

Reagan

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Clinton had personal trouble, which led to him lying under oath. He was only the second US President to be __________________________________, or accused of a crime.

Back

impeached

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In 1993, 1995, and 2001, _______________________________ attacked public places and hurt innocent people. This includes attacking the World Trade Center (the Twin Towers). Terrorism was a new problem Americans had to face.

Back

terrorists

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

President Richard M. ______________________ had accomplished important things with other countries. One example of this is how he established arms (weapon) control with the Soviet Union (Russia).

Back

Nixon

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In 1990, Iraq invaded and took control of a small country called ______________________. This started the ______________________________ Gulf War. The US went to help Kuwait fight against Sadam Hussein.

Back

Kuwait

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the US in the 1950s, there was a big economic boom. In the 1970s, the economy slowed down a lot. Many people lost their jobs. This is called a _________________________.

Back

recession

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was the only President to resign? Options: John Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Barack Obama

Back

Richard Nixon

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was Y2K?

Back

potential computer errors for dates in and after the year 2000... and everyone freaked out.