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2. 2 Click a subsection to advance to that particular section. Advance through the slide show using your mouse or the space bar. New Directions for a Nation (1977–2000) A Conservative Surge End of the Cold War A New Role in the World Conflict in the Middle East Chapter 28: New Directions for a Nation (1977–2000)

3. A Conservative Surge Sec 1: A Conservative Surge Carter's Troubled Presidency Main Idea: President Jimmy Carter struggled with problems both at home and abroad. The Conservative Movement Main Idea: Riding a conservative tide, Republican Ronald Reagan was elected President in 1980. Reagan's Presidency Main Idea: President Reagan tried to cut back taxes while shifting spending from social to military programs. The Clinton Years Main Idea: The economy revived under President Clinton, but scandal marred his second term. President George W. Bush Main Idea: President George W. Bush pushed through tax cuts and new rules on education. continued…

4. A Conservative Surge (Continued…) Sec 1: A Conservative Surge MapMaster: Election of 2000 Color Transparencies: Jimmy Carter Progress Monitoring Transparency

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7. End of the Cold War Sec 2: End of the Cold War The End of Détente Main Idea: Rejecting the policy of détente, President Reagan took a strong stand against the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union in Decline Main Idea: Economic and military pressures weakened the Soviet Union, and a new Soviet leader introduced reforms. The Cold War Ends Main Idea: The Soviet Union dissolved in 1991, and the Cold War came to an end. History Interactive: Explore the End of the Cold War Color Transparencies: End of the Cold War Progress Monitoring Transparency

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10. A New Role in the World Sec 3: A New Role in the World Promoting Democracy and Peace Main Idea: The United States used its influence to shape developments in other nations. Easing the Arms Race Main Idea: to control nuclear arms continued after the end of the Cold War. MapMaster: Nuclear Weapons Status, 2005 Color Transparencies: Fidel Castro: A Continuing Problem Progress Monitoring Transparency

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13. Conflict in the Middle East Sec 4: Conflict in the Middle East A Vital Region Main Idea: The oil-rich Middle East is the site of dangerous conflicts among nations and religious groups. Arab-Israeli Conflict Main Idea: A bitter conflict between Arabs and Israelis has dragged on for decades. Increasing Tensions Main Idea: A rise in Islamist extremism complicated the many conflicts in the Middle East. MapMaster: Arab-Israeli Conflict, 1948–2005 Progress Monitoring Transparency

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