UNIT 10 RECREATING A NATIONAL POLITICAL IDENTITY

CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT A political philosophy that emphasizes tradition, tending to oppose change and preserve established institutions and values Skeptics of government involvement in social and economic programs

Election of 1964 Johnson (D) v. Goldwater (R) Goldwater said that North Vietnam should be constantly bombed and question the Social Security System didn’t agree with The Great Society (leader of the conservative movement) Johnson deemed “candidate of peace” Goldwater deemed “militaristic candidate” Johnson wins overwhelmingly

Carter Energy Crisis: National Energy Act Tax on gaz guzzlers, removed price controls, extended tax credits for the development of alternative fuels Inflation Human rights Camp David Accords Iran Hostage Crisis

Ronald Reagan’s Presidency 40 th president of the United States from Oldest man to be inaugurated First actor to hold office Joined the Republican party in 1966 as a conservative Won the election in 1980 over Jimmy Carter

Domestic Affairs under Reagan Platform: Reganomics Balancing the budget Downsizing the federal government Reducing federal spending Congress slashed spending on welfare, medicaid, school lunches Reducing taxes supply side economics: pay less taxes have more money to spend and invest Increasing military strength Strategic Defense Initiative: asked the country’s scientists to develop a program to keep America safe from enemy missles Under his presidency he failed to balance the budget and the national debt soared

Assassination Attempt Regan was shot and was hospitalized for several weeks XnDg

Collapse of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev becomes Soviet leader in 1985 Advocates a more open government called glasnost: Allowed for open criticism of the Soviet Union and took steps toward freedom of press In 1991 Soviet Union collapsed after staunch Communists failed to overthrow the government 15 Republics (satellite nations) declared their independence Soviet Flag was lowered for the last time on Dec. 25, 1991

George H.W. Bush Persian Gulf War Iraq/Saddam Hussein invades Kuwait Intends to invade Saudi Arabia Operation Desert Storm: Feb. 24 th 1991 ends 27 th

President Bill Clinton 42 nd president Clinton v. George H.W. Bush: Clinton won by a landslide Platform: Balanced Budget Economic Boom: federal budget had a surplus Reforming welfare: Congress and Clinton cooperated to reduce the number of years a person could receive benefts

NAFTA: North American Free Trade Agreement Legislation would bring Mexico into the free trade zone with US and Canada Took effect January 1, 1994 Trade with Mexico increased

Clinton Scandal Whitewater scandal: accused of improperly using money from a land deal to fund his gubernatorial campaign Clinton allegedly lied under oath (perjury) about having an improper relationship with a White House intern (Monica Lewinsky) House of Reps: 2 articles of impeachment Perjury Obstruction of justice Senate fell short of removing Clinton Remained in office and apologized for his actions QQ79NTqS-8U

2000 Presidential Election George W. Bush (R) v. Al Gore (D) Gore received the popular vote Bush won Electoral College vote 271 to 267 Controversy over Florida’s election results Bush ahead by on 1200 vote in Fla. Recount is done Recount went to Supreme Court ending the recount. Bush won the state and electoral votes

Terrorism in the U.S. Sept. 11, 2001 Al-Qaeda hijacked four U.S. commercial jets Two planes were flown into the WTC 2750 ppl died after the bldgs. Collapsed Another plane struck the Pentagon killing 184 ppl The last plane with an unknown target crashed in Penn. Killing 40 ppl. after its passengers rebelled against the hijackers

George W. Bush No Child Left Behind

Results of the War on Terror Afghanistan: al-Qaeda funded by a group called the Taliban headed by Osama Bin-Laden. October 7, 2001 U.S. goes to war (still in war) Iraq: WMD’s (weapons of mass destruction) are believed to be in Iraq. U.S. and other UN countries decide to wage war. We do not find WMD’s but do oust Saddam Hussein. (still in war) ?v=MDQupxACWE8 ?v=MDQupxACWE8

Election of 2004 George W. Bush (R) v. John Kerry (D)

Election of 2008 Obama/Biden (D) v. McCain/Palin (R)

Obama Economy Healthcare Stimulus Package Bail Outs Obama Doctrine Kanye West