The Republic Revolution Flashcards
Know stuff about Reagan’s Background
- He used to be an actor and a lifeguard
2. He was the president of SAG
What state was Reagan the governor of and for how long?
California, 2 terms
Who did Reagan lose the Republican nomination to in 1976?
Ford
What is the New Right
It is a wave of conservatism to the republican party
What is Reagan’s moto?
Let’s make America great again
Who was prez. during the Iran Hostage Crisis?
Jimmy Carter
What is the Iran Hostage Crisis?
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.
What is the name of the failed special forces operation to get the hostages?
Operation Eagle Claw
Who was the leader of the revolt in Iran?
Ayatollah Khomeini
When were the Iran hostages released?
They were released moments after Reagan was sworn in
What was the name of the thing that was supposed to lower top income tax rate to encourage investing?
Trickle Down
What was the name of the space program that would emit a laser to shoot other missiles?
Star Wars
Who did the Soviets invade in 1979?
Afghanistan
In 1979, what two countries were having a civil war?
El Salvador & Nicaragua
What is the Boland Amendment?
It states that no U.S. government aid can be given
In 1983 what did a Soviet fighter plane shoot down?
A Korean Passenger plane
In 1983 where was there a rebel uprising?
Grenada
Who was Reagan running against in the election of 1984?
Walter Mondale
Who was the first female to run on a presidential ticket?
Geraldine Ferraro
Who won the election of 1984?
Reagan/Bush
What is the Iran-Contra Affair?
It is when the U.S sold weapons to Iran for profit and then used the profit to supply the Contra
What does the Iran-Contra Affair violate?
The Boland Amendment
Who took responsibility for the Iran-Contra Affair?
Oliver North
Who is the new leader of the Soviets?
Gorbachev
What is Glasnost?
Gorbachev’s policy for more openness & freedom
What is Perestrokia?
Gorbachev’s promise to restructure the USSR’s economy & government, increase foreign trade, and reduce military funding
What does the INF Treaty of 87 do?
It eliminates medium range nukes from Europe
What famous structure falls in 1989?
Berlin Wall
What happens to Reagan in 1981?
There was an assassination attempt
Who tries to assassinate Reagan?
Charles Hinckley
Who is the 1st female supreme court justice?
Sandra Day O’Connor
What is the name of the space craft that exploded?
Challenger
