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Transforming America: Key Events and Policies of the Modern Era

Explore pivotal moments in U.S. history from Reaganomics to 9/11, including NAFTA, Gulf War, healthcare challenges, and financial reforms. Delve into the impact of terrorism, the complexity of Middle East stability, and the ongoing struggle with rising healthcare costs.

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Transforming America: Key Events and Policies of the Modern Era

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  1. Unit 12 Review

  2. Unit 12 Review • Reaganomics or Supply Side Economics – • Trickle down, tax cuts • Iran Contra – • Scandal; arms for hostages; Contras • Berlin Wall comes down – • Symbolic end to the Cold War • NAFTA – • Eliminate tariffs; global economy

  3. Unit 12 Review • Persian Gulf War – • Protect oil supply; stability to Middle East • Americans with Disabilities Act – • Eliminate physical barriers to disabled • Terrorism – • Long & difficult fight • 9/11 – • Taliban; Patriot Act; Homeland Security • Health Care – • Rising costs

  4. Unit 12 Review • Campaign Finance Reform – • $ has impact on American politics • Clinton Impeachment – • Acquitted by Senate (as was Johnson) • Operation Iraqi Freedom – • Remove Hussein, find WMD’s • National Debt – • Has greatly increased due to corporate bailouts, National Health Care

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