U.S. History ~ Ch. 16 ~ American Foreign Policy Since 1972 FLEOC

Reagan Doctrine

• The Reagan administration's commitment to ending communism by providing military assistance to anti-communist groups.

• A policy of economic sanctions against communist countries.

• A strategy to promote democracy in Eastern Europe through diplomatic means.

• An agreement to reduce nuclear weapons between the US and the Soviet Union.

A final hijacked plane was diverted from its mission, crashing in Pennsylvania

• September 11, 2001 attacks

• Boston Marathon bombing

• Oklahoma City bombing

• Hurricane Katrina

Watergate

• A political scandal involving a break-in at the Republican National Committee headquarters in 1972.

• A series of events leading to the resignation of President Johnson in 1968.

• The events and scandal surrounding a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972 and the subsequent cover-up of White House involvement, leading to the eventual resignation of President Nixon under the threat of impeachment.

• A scandal involving the illegal funding of a presidential campaign in 1980.

Gulf War (1990-1991)

• Conflict between Iraq and a coalition led by the United States to remove Iraqi forces from Kuwait. The coalition emerged victorious.

• A territorial dispute between Iraq and Iran over oil fields.

• A civil war within Iraq that led to the rise of ISIS.

• A peacekeeping mission in the Middle East to stabilize the region.

Saddam Hussein

• Dictator in Iraq who attempted to take over Iran and Kuwait.

• A famous scientist known for his work in physics.

• A renowned artist from the 20th century.

• A political leader in the United States during the Cold War.

Day of attacks by terrorist cells connected to the Al Qaeda network, led by Osama bin Laden

• August 12, 2001

• September 11, 2001

• July 4, 2001

• October 31, 2001

NAFTA

• A trade agreement between Canada, the United States, and Mexico that encourages free trade between these North American countries.

• A military alliance formed in the 20th century between North American countries.

• A cultural exchange program between Canada and Mexico.

• An environmental treaty aimed at reducing pollution in North America.

Bill Clinton

• U.S. President in 1992 and 1996; Democrat. Known for policies like 'Don't Ask Don't Tell'.

• U.S. President in 1988 and 1992; Republican. Known for the 'War on Drugs'.

• U.S. President in 1992 and 1996; Democrat. Known for the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993.

• U.S. President in 1996 and 2000; Independent. Known for the Affordable Care Act.

Iraq War

• A war fought to end Saddam Hussein's influence in Iraq and disarm them of WMDs (Weapons of Mass Destruction).

• A conflict primarily aimed at establishing a democratic government in Iraq.

• A military operation to secure oil resources in the Middle East.

• A peacekeeping mission to support the United Nations in Iraq.

Geographical location of Iraq and Kuwait

• A map showing Iraq, Kuwait, and surrounding countries.

• A map of South America.

• A map of Europe and Asia.

• A map of Africa.