Unit 9 (1980-Present) Flashcards
1980-Present
What is globalization?
The process of increased interconnectedness in world affairs among countries.
What does international diplomacy involve?
Negotiations and relations between countries often leading to a New World Order.
How did unity manifest post-9/11?
A sense of national solidarity in response to the September 11 attacks.
What is popular culture?
Trends and phenomena in music art
What is Reaganism?
A political ideology characterized by trickle-down economics restrained government spending
What technologies have emerged in recent decades?
Innovations like the internet cellphones
What is mainstream recycling?
The widespread practice of collecting and processing recyclable materials to reduce waste.
What happened during Hurricane Katrina?
A devastating hurricane in 2005 that caused extensive destruction particularly in New Orleans.
What is climate change?
Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns largely caused by human activities.
What are fossil fuels and renewable energy?
Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy sources (like coal and oil) while renewable energy comes from sustainable sources (like solar and wind).
What is the Paris Climate Agreement?
An international treaty aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change.
What was the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986?
Legislation aimed at controlling illegal immigration and providing a path to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants.
What trend occurred with Latin American and Asian immigrants?
A significant increase in immigration from these regions to the U.S. in recent decades.
What is DACA?
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that protects eligible immigrant youth from deportation.
What is significant about the U.S.-Mexico border?
It serves as a focal point for discussions on immigration policy and security.
What was the Reagan Revolution?
A conservative political movement that began in 1980 promoting limited government and traditional values.
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
A law passed in 1990 prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various areas.
What was the Bush v. Gore case?
A Supreme Court case that resolved the disputed 2000 presidential election effectively awarding Florida’s electoral votes to George W. Bush.
What is Guantanamo Bay known for?
A U.S. military detention facility used to hold terrorism suspects often criticized for human rights concerns.
What is the Affordable Care Act (2011)?
A healthcare reform law aimed at increasing access to health insurance and reducing healthcare costs.
What was the Iran-Contra affair?
A political scandal involving secret arms sales to Iran to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua during the Reagan administration.
What contributed to increased military spending and diplomacy during the Cold War?
Economic pressures and debts in the USSR led to the Cold War’s eventual end.
What were the controversial military efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq?
U.S. military interventions following the 9/11 attacks resulting in prolonged conflicts.
What is the War on Terrorism?
A global campaign launched by the U.S. to eliminate terrorist groups and their influence.
What does foreign policy encompass?
A government’s strategy in dealing with other nations including diplomacy and military intervention.
What was the tech/.com boom?
A period of rapid growth in internet-based companies and technology in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
What was Y2K?
A potential computer crisis anticipated at the turn of the millennium which largely resulted in minimal actual issues.
What were the 9/11 attacks?
Terrorist attacks on September 11 2001
What debates arose about the scope of government?
Discussions around government roles in healthcare the economy
What issues do mass shootings raise?
Concerns about gun control public safety
How has social media changed global connection?
It has facilitated instant communication and information sharing across the globe.
What factors contributed to stagnant wages for the middle class?
Economic shifts and policies leading to increased income inequality.
What is significant about same-sex marriage?
The legalization of same-sex marriage in many states symbolizes progress in LGBTQ+ rights.
Who are Millennials and Gen Z?
Generations born roughly between the early 1980s and early 2010s known for their technological savviness and activism.
What is activism?
Efforts to bring about social or political change through various forms of advocacy and protest.
