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The Republic Revolution Flashcards

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Know stuff about Reagan’s Background

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  1. He used to be an actor and a lifeguard

2. He was the president of SAG

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What state was Reagan the governor of and for how long?

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California, 2 terms

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Who did Reagan lose the Republican nomination to in 1976?

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Ford

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What is the New Right

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It is a wave of conservatism to the republican party

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What is Reagan’s moto?

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Let’s make America great again

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Who was prez. during the Iran Hostage Crisis?

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Jimmy Carter

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What is the Iran Hostage Crisis?

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There was a revolution in Iran and their king, Shah, was forced to flee to the U.S. The U.S. wouldn’t give him back, in response to this the Iranians stormed the U.S. embassy and took 52 Americans hostage for 444 days.

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What is the name of the failed special forces operation to get the hostages?

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Operation Eagle Claw

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Who was the leader of the revolt in Iran?

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Ayatollah Khomeini

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When were the Iran hostages released?

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They were released moments after Reagan was sworn in

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What was the name of the thing that was supposed to lower top income tax rate to encourage investing?

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Trickle Down

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What was the name of the space program that would emit a laser to shoot other missiles?

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Star Wars

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Who did the Soviets invade in 1979?

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Afghanistan

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In 1979, what two countries were having a civil war?

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El Salvador & Nicaragua

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What is the Boland Amendment?

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It states that no U.S. government aid can be given

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In 1983 what did a Soviet fighter plane shoot down?

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A Korean Passenger plane

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In 1983 where was there a rebel uprising?

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Grenada

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Who was Reagan running against in the election of 1984?

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Walter Mondale

19
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Who was the first female to run on a presidential ticket?

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Geraldine Ferraro

20
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Who won the election of 1984?

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Reagan/Bush

21
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What is the Iran-Contra Affair?

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It is when the U.S sold weapons to Iran for profit and then used the profit to supply the Contra

22
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What does the Iran-Contra Affair violate?

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The Boland Amendment

23
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Who took responsibility for the Iran-Contra Affair?

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Oliver North

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Who is the new leader of the Soviets?

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Gorbachev

25
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What is Glasnost?

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Gorbachev’s policy for more openness & freedom

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What is Perestrokia?

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Gorbachev’s promise to restructure the USSR’s economy & government, increase foreign trade, and reduce military funding

27
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What does the INF Treaty of 87 do?

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It eliminates medium range nukes from Europe

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What famous structure falls in 1989?

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Berlin Wall

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What happens to Reagan in 1981?

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There was an assassination attempt

30
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Who tries to assassinate Reagan?

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Charles Hinckley

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Who is the 1st female supreme court justice?

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Sandra Day O’Connor

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What is the name of the space craft that exploded?

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Challenger

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