Chapter 18 & 19 Review
Boat people People who fled communist-controlled Vietnam on boats, looking for refuge in Southeast Asia, the United States, and Canada
What did we return to Panama in 1999? The Panama Canal Zone
Who seized power in Iran and took 66 American hostages? Ayatollah Khomeini
Who came to power in Iran during WWII? The Shah of Iran
List the improvements made during the White Revolution. Divested the clergy of their vast landholdings Declared new rights for women Right to vote Right to attend university Dramatically increased urbanization and industrialization
What did most Iranians not want to give up? Their rich heritage
What did Iranian demonstrators demand after the Shah fled to the US? Demonstrations increased demanding the shah be deposed Demonstrators demanded the return of the exiled Ayatollah Khomeini
When did the Shah leave Iran? January 16, 1979
After the shah leaves, who is invited back from exile? Ayatollah Khomeini
When the Islamic State returns, what actions are imposed on the Iranians? Enemies of the Islamic Revolution are tried and executed All political parties and organizations are banned Independent and non-Islamic newspapers are closed. Banks and Industries are Nationalized.
Because of the Iranian unrest, where were US interests threatened? Persian Gulf
When was our embassy in Teheran stormed? November 4, 1979
What were Carter’s responses to the hostage situation? Refused to send the Shah back Froze all Iranian Government financial assets Forbade American companies from buying Iranian oil 13 hostages freed
Operation Eagle Claw April 24, helicopters from the Nimitz were to rendezvous with 6 transports at Desert One Then fly to Desert Two to drive to Teheran where the CIA had arranged for several Iranians to help storm the embassy The first mission for the newly formed Delta Force Pilots did not have experience, flying at night, flying low, and in sand storms. The sandstorm disabled three helicopters, one collided with a transport and both burst into flames killing eight Americans
Who became President in 1980? Ronald Reagan
Liberalism Democrats Valued social programs Bigger Government/Government should take care of the people
Conservatism Republican Lower taxes/keep money in the hands of people Smaller Government
Supply Side Economics Reduce taxes People have more to spend Factories must make more, putting more people back to work Government can collect more taxes
How did Reagan challenge Communism? Most military peace time spending ever Simply outspent the Soviets Strategic Defense Initiative/Star Wars Supported Anti-communist movement around globe
In what year did the Berlin Wall come down? 1989
When did the Soviet Union fall apart and the Cold War end? December 25, 1991
What happened to the Soviet Union as a result? Breaks into 15 independent Republics
Who becomes President after Reagan? George Bush Sr.
Which Middle Eastern Leader invades Kuwait in 1990? Saddam Hussein
As a result what did Bush make absolutely clear? President Bush made it clear he wouldn’t tolerate Iraq’s aggression and built an international coalition & demanded Iraqi troops withdraw
What Operation took place as a result of Iraq’s aggression? Operation Desert Storm
Who became President after Bush? Bill Clinton
Who did we finally kill on May 2, 2011 in Pakistan? Osama Bin Laden