US History - STAAR Test Review

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Who was elected President of the United States in November of 2016?

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Donald J. Trump

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The surprise attack by terrorists on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon that changed America and the world forever.

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September 11, 2001

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Reagan's plan to have a strong national defense in order to make the world a safer place from Communism and the Soviet Union.

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Peace Through Strength

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Created after 9/11 in order to prevent future terrorist attacks from happening. However, can violate Americans' privacy.

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Patriot Act

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Reagan's biggest scandal involving the illegal selling of military arms in order to prevent the spread of Communism in Latin America.

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Iran-Contra Affair

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The president after Nixon that pardoned him from Watergate and also created the Helsinki Accords with the Soviet Union.

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Gerald Ford

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The economic policy during Reagan's presidency that believed in tax cuts for the wealthy and reducing spending on government programs like food stamps, social security, etc.

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Reaganomics

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During Reagan's presidency the Marine Corps barracks were attacked here and he had to decide whether to go to war or not.

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Lebanon

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Who won the Election of 2008?

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Barack Obama

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Created during President Carter's presidency to try and establish peace in the Middle East, mainly between Israel and Egypt.

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Camp David Accords