US History 9 Unit 4 Key Concepts

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Civil liberties

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Freedom from arbitrary interference in one’s speech or actions by other individuals or by the government, especially as constitutionally guaranteed.

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Communism

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Political theory that proposes individual ownership should not be allowed, but rather all people should collectively own property and the means of production.

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Détente

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Period in the 1970s when tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union lessened.

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Domestic terrorism

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Violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups to further ideological goals stemming from domestic influences.

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Genocide

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Deliberate annihilation of an entire people.

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Globalization

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Development of an increasingly integrated global economy marked by free trade, free flow of capital, and cheaper foreign labor markets.

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Gulf War (1990 - 1991)

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Conflict in 1990-1991 where a US-led coalition fought against Iraq after its invasion of Kuwait.

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IEP (Individualized Educational Plan)

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A plan developed to ensure that a child with a disability receives specialized instruction and related services.

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International terrorism

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Violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups inspired by, or associated with, designated foreign terrorist organizations or nations.

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Internet

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Global network of interconnected computer networks.