APUSH Review Part 6

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This set explores the end of the Cold War, focusing on the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the collapse of the Soviet Union, highlighting key factors like Eastern European independence movements and Gorbachev's reforms.

Fall of the Berlin Wall

The removal of the wall that separated East and West Germany in 1989. Symbolized the end of the Cold War.

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Fall of the Berlin Wall

The removal of the wall that separated East and West Germany in 1989. Symbolized the end of the Cold War.

End of the Cold War

Marked by the fall of the Soviet Union which was the result of Eastern European countries gaining independence, Gorbachev's reform policies, and a ...

Persian Gulf War (1991)

Conflict between Iraq and a coalition of countries led by the U.S. to remove Iraqi forces from Kuwait which they have invaded in hopes of controlli...

Clinton's budget plan (1993)

A plan to reduce deficit and provide investments to stimulate economy and repair the nation's decaying public infrastructure.

Welfare reform

Ended guarantees of federal aid to children, turned over programs such programs to states, food stamp spending cut, added five year limit on paymen...

Bill Clinton's impeachment

Impeached for perjury, suborning perjury, and obstruction of justice stemming from his affair with intern Monica Lewinsky; he was acquitted of all ...

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TermDefinition

Fall of the Berlin Wall

The removal of the wall that separated East and West Germany in 1989. Symbolized the end of the Cold War.

End of the Cold War

Marked by the fall of the Soviet Union which was the result of Eastern European countries gaining independence, Gorbachev's reform policies, and a series of nuclear limitation treaties.

Persian Gulf War (1991)

Conflict between Iraq and a coalition of countries led by the U.S. to remove Iraqi forces from Kuwait which they have invaded in hopes of controlling the oil supply. A very one-sided war with the U.S. coalition emerging victorious

Clinton's budget plan (1993)

A plan to reduce deficit and provide investments to stimulate economy and repair the nation's decaying public infrastructure.

Welfare reform

Ended guarantees of federal aid to children, turned over programs such programs to states, food stamp spending cut, added five year limit on payments to any family.

Bill Clinton's impeachment

Impeached for perjury, suborning perjury, and obstruction of justice stemming from his affair with intern Monica Lewinsky; he was acquitted of all charges.

Election of 2000

George W Bush vs. Al Gore. Florida had re-counts; Supreme Court made final decision (George Bush)

9-11

Terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon; led to a focus on eliminating terrorism.