Unit # 17 - Modern Era flashcards

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Camp David Accords

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A peace treaty between Israel and Egypt where Egypt agreed to recognize the nation state of Israel. Led in the US by President Jimmy Carter.

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Reaganomics (trickle-down economics)

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Rests on the assumption that if taxes are reduced, the wealthy would invest more into businesses and provide more jobs for the people.

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Persian Gulf War (1991)

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Saddam Hussein, leader of Iraq, invaded Kuwait over an oil dispute. The US and its allies invaded Iraq to liberate Kuwait, resulting in a quick victory. Also known as Operation Desert Storm.

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Invasion of Afghanistan 2001

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In October 2001, the United States began bombing Taliban centers in Afghanistan in response to the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York.

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Persian Gulf War Map

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Map indicating the geographical context of the Persian Gulf War.

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Patriot Act (2001)

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Law responding to 9/11. Expands anti-terrorist powers (wiretapping, surveillance); 4th Amendment concern for civil liberties.

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Capture of Saddam Hussein (2003)

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Captured by American forces at a farmhouse in ad-Dawr near Tikrit in a hole; called Operation Red Dawn. He was held in custody by U.S. forces at the U.S. base "Camp Cropper"; Iraq found him guilty of crimes against humanity and sentenced him to death by hanging on December 2006.

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The Affordable Care Act

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Also known as "Obama Care," this law was passed in 2010 to expand access to insurance, address cost reduction and affordability, improve the quality of healthcare, and introduce the Patient's Bill of Rights.

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Barrack Obama (2009-2017)

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44th President; 1st African American male to become President of the US.

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George W. Bush (2001-2009)

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43rd US President. Key events during his administration include 9/11, the USA Patriot Act, and the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq.