U.S. Political History and Policies

The video covers key events and policies from Period 9 in APUSH, focusing on the presidencies of Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Clinton, George W. Bush, and Obama. It discusses Reaganomics, the end of the Cold War, the Persian Gulf War, Clinton's NAFTA and impeachment, the War on Terror, and the Affordable Care Act. The video also highlights globalization, technological advances, and shifts in immigration patterns.

What was the primary focus of Reagan's economic policy known as Reaganomics?

• Increased government spending

• Supply-side economics and tax cuts

• Expansion of social welfare programs

• Nationalization of industries

Which event is associated with the Reagan administration's illegal activities involving arms sales?

• Whitewater Controversy

• Iran-Contra Affair

• Teapot Dome Scandal

• Watergate Scandal

What was a significant outcome of the Persian Gulf War during George H.W. Bush's presidency?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• Liberation of Kuwait

• Collapse of the Soviet Union

• End of the Vietnam War

Which trade agreement was a major policy achievement of the Clinton administration?

• NAFTA

• TPP

• USMCA

• CAFTA

What was a major legislative focus of George W. Bush's presidency in response to the 9/11 attacks?

• Affordable Care Act

• No Child Left Behind Act

• Dodd-Frank Act

• USA Patriot Act

Which operation led to the removal of Saddam Hussein from power?

• Operation Desert Storm

• Operation Neptune Spear

• Operation Enduring Freedom

• Operation Iraqi Freedom

What was a key feature of the Affordable Care Act implemented during Obama's presidency?

• Privatization of Medicare

• Expansion of healthcare access

• Deregulation of the insurance industry

• Reduction of Social Security benefits

Which technological advancement significantly impacted American society during Period 9?

• Invention of the television

• Rise of personal computers and the internet

• Development of the steam engine

• Introduction of the telegraph

What was a major effect of globalization on the American economy during Period 9?

• Isolation from global markets

• Decline in industrial states

• Increase in manufacturing jobs

• Decrease in international trade

Which act lifted strict quotas on Asian immigrants, leading to increased immigration from Asia?

• DACA

• Immigration Act of 1924

• Immigration Act of 1965

• Immigration Reform and Control Act