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Tonkin Resolution
Allowed president to take military action without declaration of war from Congress.
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Tonkin Resolution
Allowed president to take military action without declaration of war from Congress.
26th Amendment
Decreased voting age to 18; citizens believed if old enough to be drafted into war, then should have right to vote.
Anti-War Movement
As more troops were sent to Vietnam and the media reported setbacks, the US was viewed as the aggressor; people protested at mass demonstrations; viol...
War Powers Resolution
Congress limited the military power of the executive branch, result of actions during the Vietnam War.
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) - Government agency created to protect the environment, Earth Day.
US/China relations
Nixon's goal was to normalize relations with China; led to missile treaty with Soviets.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Tonkin Resolution | Allowed president to take military action without declaration of war from Congress. |
26th Amendment | Decreased voting age to 18; citizens believed if old enough to be drafted into war, then should have right to vote. |
Anti-War Movement | As more troops were sent to Vietnam and the media reported setbacks, the US was viewed as the aggressor; people protested at mass demonstrations; violence erupted at Kent State. |
War Powers Resolution | Congress limited the military power of the executive branch, result of actions during the Vietnam War. |
Environmental Protection Agency | (EPA) - Government agency created to protect the environment, Earth Day. |
US/China relations | Nixon's goal was to normalize relations with China; led to missile treaty with Soviets. |
Watergate | Nixon attempted to cover up information, led to growing cynicism and loss of trust towards the government. |
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries | OPEC- passed an embargo on U.S. due to its support of Israel; caused national energy shortage and gasoline price spike; continues to regulate oil production. |
Camp David Accords | U.S. helped (ally) Israel negotiate peace treaty with Egypt. |
Iranian Hostage Crisis | Iran revolutionaries kidnapped U.S. citizens in Iran in response to the Shah being in the U.S. |
Sandra Day O' Connor | 1st female Supreme Court Justice. |
Aerospace Technology | Equipment developed for space flight is now used in practical products; sunglasses, GPS, communications. |
Iran-Contra Affair | Reagan illegally sold weapons to Iran in exchanges for hostages and sent money to Contras in Nicaragua. |
North American Free Trade Agreement | (NAFTA) - Removed trade barriers, increased competition, decreased product prices. |
Entrepreneurs | Create new products (internet & iPhone) and ideas that change daily life and culture (online shopping). |
Bill Gates | Developed software for personal computers. |
2000 Presidential Election | Supreme Court ended recount in Florida, Bush wins, 3rd party drew votes from Bush & Gore. |
September 11, 2001 | Attack on the World Trade Center resulted in U.S. War on Terror; invasion of Afghanistan. |
Patriot Act | Passed to prevent further acts of terrorism; complaints that right to privacy was ignored. |
Hurricane Katrina | New Orleans flooded as a result of the city's low elevation and the failure of levees. |
2008 Presidential Election | Obama elected 1st African American president. |
Computers & Internet | Easy access to information; resulted in increased manufacturing efficiency (robots), work efficiency, telecommunications, advancements caused by competition. |
Alternative Energy | Oil reserves decrease, need a new for clean, renewable energy increases; wind turbines, solar panels. |
Environment | Population growth results in air and water pollution; need for additional housing and farmland disrupts natural ecosystem. |
Cultural diffusion | U.S. music and sports adopted worldwide; other cultures contribute to US identity. |