Term coined in the early 1970s to describe a period of high inflation and high unemployment

An international oil cartel formed to establish oil-exporting policies and set prices

Nixon's national security adviser, and later, Secretary of State

A policy aimed at easing Cold War tensions (usually between the USA and either China or Soviet Union)

Established by the U.S. and the Soviet Union that limited the number of ICBMs and submarine-launched missiles for five years

-President from 1977-1980; Had success promoting Middle East Peace(Camp David Accords); He looked weak due to economic problems(energy crisis) and his handling of Iran Hostage Crisis

A period of inflation in the 1970s caused primarily by OPEC Embargo and raising oil prices

Iranians held 52 Americans hostage at the U.S. embassy in Tehran; hostages were eventually released after 444 days in captivity

Government organization established in 1970 to establish pollution standards, conduct environmental research, and assist state and local governments in pollution control

Legislation that identifies threatened and endangered species in the U.S., and puts their protection ahead of economic considerations

Supreme Court ruled that state criminal abortion laws violated a woman's right to privacy

-President from 1981 to 1989; Cold War President who cut taxes and greatly increases military spending; Also associated with Lebanon Civil War and Iran-Contra Affair.

American nonprofit organization that advocates for gun rights. Founded in 1871, the group has informed its members about firearm-related bills since 1934

Ensured that women will have equal opportunity and funding for sports.

She was the first woman to serve on the Court. Retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States

President from 1968-1974 (Resigned) in his presidency

The northern industrial states of the United States, including Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, in which heavy industry was once the dominant economic activity.

Scandal concerning the burglary of the Democratic National Committee's headquarters-Increased credibility gap-Caused Nixon's resignation

A powerful evangelical preacher who counseled several U.S. Presidents from Truman through Obama

1974-1977, Republican, first non elected president and Vice President. He pardoned Nixon of all crimes that he may have committed. He runs again and debates Jimmy Carter but loses.

A secret U.S. government arms deal that freed some American hostages held in Lebanon but also funded armed conflict in Central America.

Reagan's policy of combating communism by building up the military, including aggressive development of new weapons systems.

Supreme Court upheld the notion of affirmative action, but said race could be only one factor in determining college admissions

Peace agreement between Israel and Egypt in which Israel agreed to withdraw from the Sinai Peninsula and Egypt agreed to formally recognize Israel

Constitutional amendment passed by Congress (but never ratified) that would have banned discrimination on the basis of gender