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Question 1

Jimmy Carter

Answer 1

President (1977–1981): DEM, known for his emphasis on human rights and the Camp David Accords, The Iran Hostage Crisis, the oil embargo, and the energy crisis

Question 2

“Law and Order”

Answer 2

A phrase used to describe policies aimed at reducing crime, especially in urban areas, through stronger law enforcement and criminal justice measures.

Question 3

Jerry Falwell

Answer 3

evangelical “Pro-america, pro-life, pro-Chistrian” politician
founder of the Moral Majority.

Question 4

“Moral Majority”

Answer 4

A political organization founded by Jerry Falwell that aimed to promote Christian conservative values in American politics. (Reagan campaign).

Question 5

Grand Old Party (GOP)

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The Republican Party, one of the two major political parties in the U.S. conservative policies, including limited government and free-market capitalism.

Question 6

Immigration Reform and Control Act (1986)

Answer 6

A law that provided amnesty to millions of undocumented immigrants while strengthening border controls and penalties for employers hiring undocumented workers.

Question 7

Beverly LaHaye

Answer 7

Founder of Concerned Women for America, an organization advocating for conservative Christian values.

Question 8

Concerned Women for America

Answer 8

A conservative Christian advocacy group that promotes traditional family values and opposes abortion and same-sex marriage.

Question 9

PACs (Political Action Committees)

Answer 9

Organizations that collect and distribute campaign contributions to candidates, political parties, or causes.

Question 10

Jesse Jackson

Answer 10

Civil rights leader, founder of the Rainbow Coalition, and two-time presidential candidate. A key figure in advancing racial justice and economic equality, particularly in the 1980s.

Question 11

Economic Divide (1980s)

Answer 11

The growing gap between the rich and poor in the U.S. during the Reagan years, exacerbated by tax cuts for the wealthy and deregulation.

Question 12

Mikhail Gorbachev

Answer 12

Leader of the Soviet Union (1985–1991), known for his reforms of glasnost (openness) and perestroika(restructuring). Played a central role in the end of the Cold War and the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union.

Question 13

Fall of the Soviet Union (1991)

Answer 13

The dissolution of the Soviet Union, ending the Cold War.

Question 14

Operation Desert Shield/Storm (1991)

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U.S.-led military operations to remove Iraqi forces from Kuwait.

Question 15

George H. W. Bush (George Bush Sr.)

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President (1989–1993), former CIA director, and vice president under Ronald Reagan. Oversaw the end of the Cold War, the Gulf War, and the beginning of the first Iraq War.

Question 16

NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)

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Agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to remove trade barriers.

Question 17

U.S. Industry Relocation (Maquilas)

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The movement of U.S. manufacturing jobs to Mexico, where labor is cheaper, often in assembly plants known as maquilas.

Question 18

George W. Bush Jr.

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President (2001–2009), son of George H. W. Bush, known for the War on Terror and the invasion of Iraq.

Question 19

Bush v. Gore (2000)

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The Supreme Court case that ended the contested 2000 presidential election in favor of George W. Bush.

Question 20

The Patriot Act (2001)

Answer 20

Legislation passed after 9/11, expanding surveillance and law enforcement powers.

Question 21

The Great Recession (2006-2010)

Answer 21

A severe global economic downturn, caused by the collapse of the housing bubble and financial crisis.